My name is Andrea Urbanski, the Head Nurse at ASD. My family moved to Doha from the Charleston, SC area in June 2024 for my husband’s job at the US Embassy. I started as a Sub Nurse with ASD in October 2024 and I was able to help prepare for all of the WWW trips as well as accompany a group of wonderful 8th graders to the country of Georgia!
I’ve been supporting students and their families with healthcare needs as a School Nurse since 2019. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Medical University of South Carolina and became a licensed Registered Nurse in 2009. My hospital nursing experience includes working in Neurology/Neurosurgery and Postpartum/Women’s Surgical Units. Before becoming a nurse, I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Clemson and spent ten years in the social services field. During that time, I worked as a Child Protective Services Investigator, helped open a Child Advocacy Center in Upstate South Carolina, and served as the Shelter Coordinator for a Domestic Violence Shelter in North Charleston.
As a School Nurse, I’m able to bring together the skills I’ve gained throughout my career to support students, families, and staff with a wide range of health needs—all while staying close to my two sweet ASD students. My goal at ASD is to promote open communication among students, families, teachers, counselors, and administrators to ensure we’re providing the best possible healthcare both during the school day and in extracurricular activities. I’m always happy to connect and work together to help our students thrive.
I can be reached at andrea.urbanski@asd.edu.qa to schedule a Please feel free to reach out to me at andrea.urbanski@asd.edu.qa to discuss how we can work together to help our ASD learners thrive.
My name is Jan Ibarreta and I’m from the Philippines. I joined ASD in December 2019 as a sub-nurse. Over the years, I have transitioned to a part-time nurse in February 2023 and most recently, I have taken on the role of a full time nurse. Before joining ASD I had my clinical background in Emergency Nursing, Orthopedics, OB-Gyne and Delivery for 10 years. I had a leadership role in the Emergency Department. All of these exposures have equipped me with a well-rounded skill necessary to navigate complex medical situations. It is a gratifying journey for me to transition into the role of a school nurse and as I continue to grow in ASD, I am eager to apply my extensive experience and passion for pediatric care. I am also grateful for the opportunity to be a part of a healthcare organization that values excellence and compassion in students well-being.
My name is Laureen Tordecillas and I am from Quezon City, Philippines. I began working at ASD as a sub nurse in October of 2019 and went on to accept the position as a full-time nurse in ES in December of 2019. I became one of the MS/HS nurses in 2021. Before coming here, I worked as a Community Nurse in the Philippines for 5 years where I assisted in promoting wellness programs and preventing lifestyle diseases of the residents of the community. My clinical experience in a hospital setting which specializes in Medical-Surgical, OB-Gyne, Pediatrics, and Oncology refined my skills and attitude in attending the needs of our patients. Working in a school setting is a fulfilling nursing experience, especially the interaction among students with their health care needs. In addition, our role as school nurses is significant in promoting students’ physical, emotional, and mental wellness to maximize their potential and capabilities.
My name is Ifeoma Lilian Michael, and I am a Registered Nurse/Midwife licensed in Nigeria and Qatar (QCHP). I have lived in Qatar since 2015 and began working at ASD as a substitute nurse in November 2023, becoming a full-time staff member in October 2025. I previously served as a school nurse at Doha Academy for four years, and worked at Hamad Medical Corporation and PHCC for two years, gaining experience in triage, vaccination, infection prevention, and urgent care. I support student well-being through daily healthcare, chronic condition management, illness and injury response, and wellness promotion. I am committed to safeguarding, safety, and a caring learning environment for all students.
My name is Prima Vinod, ES Team Lead Nurse. I am from Kerala, India. I began at ASD in 2019 as a nurse in elementary school. Before coming to ASD I worked as a multi-specialty nurse in Aster Clinics - Qatar for 8 years. There I worked in different specialties like Pediatric, OB-Gyne, General Medicine, Dental etc. I am enjoying my work as a school nurse because I love to work with children to ensure their health, safety and wellness. I work in collaboration with the parents, teachers, counselors, and principals to promote the students' physical and mental wellbeing in school.
Hi, my name is Fatima Alano. I am one of the ES nurses and I’m from the Philippines. I started to work as a substitute nurse in 2019 and became a full time nurse in 2021. Before coming to ASD I worked as staff nurse in one of our local hospitals for 6 years wherein I handled various medical cases and mostly pediatrics. Being a school nurse is how I get to help children. And the biggest highlight for me is knowing that I play a role in their safety and wellness.