Anna Villena
Dr. Anna Liza D. Villena, PhD, FNP-BC, RN
Dr. Anna Liza Villena brings over 30 years of experience in nursing, blending clinical expertise with a passion for education and research. She earned her PhD in Nursing from the University of California, San Francisco, School of Nursing, and is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Dr. Villena has served as an Assistant Professor at Ohio State University and currently holds the role of Senior Contributing Faculty at Walden University's School of Nursing. In her current role, she teaches in the Nurse Practitioner Program, where she leverages her vast experience to equip future healthcare leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.
Her research interests focus on improving health outcomes for individuals with co-occurring medical and behavioral health disorders. Dr. Villena has developed innovative models that integrate primary care into community mental health settings to foster holistic care. She has shared her findings at national and international conferences and contributed to the academic community through publications on co-occurring disorders.
With a career dedicated to advancing nursing practice and improving patient care, Dr. Villena continues to inspire students, healthcare professionals, and communities alike.
Courses Taught
NURS 6531 - Advance Practice Care of Adults
NURS 6541 - Primary Care Adolescent & Child
NURS 6565 - Synthesis in Advance NP Primary Care
NURS 6501 - Advanced Pathophysiology
NURS 6551 - Primary Care of Women
Education
PhD, University of California San Francisco
MSN, San Francisco State University
BSN, San Francisco State