Faculty & Staff

Nursing Faculty

Mrs. Isidora Espadas

Lecturer
iespadas@ub.edu.bz
822-3680 Ext. 1166

Mrs. Isidora Espadas is a Lecturer at the University of Belize (UB). She has a Masters in Science in Nursing Administration and a Bachelors in Nursing Education from the University of West Indies. She received her education as a Registered Nurse Midwife from The Bliss School of Nursing. Her research interests include Reproductive Health and Women's Health.

Dr. Leolin Castillo

Lecturer
lcastillo@ub.edu.bz
822-3680 Ext. 1169

Dr. Leolin Castillo is a Lecturer in the Nursing Department at the University of Belize (UB) and the former Dean of the Faculty of Nursing, Allied Health, & Social Work, now known as the Faculty of Health Sciences. She is a Registered Nurse and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She possesses a Doctorate in Nursing Science, Masters Degree in Public Health from University of South Florida, a Bachelors Degree In Nursing Education from the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica. She is currently completing her PhD in Nursing Science from Texas Woman’s University. She received her education as a General Nurse from The Bliss School of Nursing. Mrs. Castillo has served in the nursing profession for 32 years (10 years in the nursing field and 22 years in nursing education). Her research interest is in Domestic Violence.

Mrs. Lecia Bevans

Lecturer
lbevans@ub.edu.bz
822-3680 Ext. 1168

Mrs. Lecia Bevans is the Interim Chair for Nursing and has been a Lecturer in the Nursing Department at the University of Belize (UB) since 2009. She holds a Master's of Science Degree in Nursing Education. Mrs. Bevans has nursing experience as a Midwife, General Nurse, Emergency Room Nurse and Nurse Anesthetist. She is an avid educator who believes that students bring much to the classroom and are self-directed. Therefore, she encourages students to know who they are, what they believe and to be themselves in the classroom.

Ms. Ann Matute

Lecturer
ann.matute@ub.edu.bz
822-3680 Ext. 1176

Ms. Ann Matute is an RNM with a background in Public Health. She has served at the MOH in various capacities such as Regional Health Manager, Nurse Administrator for Maternal & Child Health and more recently as the Deputy Director of Health Services and Chief Nurse up to the time of her retirement. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health from UTECH, Jamaica and a Master’s degree in International Public Health from the National Yang Ming University in Taiwan where her research paper “Analysis of Perinatal Deaths, a Belizean Perspective” was accepted for publication. Ms. Matute has received the MOH outstanding and dedicated award for 25 years of service in the nursing profession. She plans to continue molding and mentoring young nurses to be the best for Belize’s health care system.

Mrs. Caramyn Reid Sho

Chair of Nursing Department Clinical Instructor
cjsho@ub.edu.bz
822-3680 Ext. 1162

Mrs. Caramyn Sho has been a Clinical Instructor in the Nursing Department at UB since 2017. She is an RN with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Belize, and a Masters degree in Business Administration. She has recently completed her post graduate certificate in Midwifery, and is currently pursuing a Masters degree in International Public Health from Liverpool John Moore's University. Her areas of interests include management, and reproductive and child health.

Ms. Melissa Young

Clinical Instructor
melissa.young@ub.edu.bz
822-3680 Ext. 1172

Ms. Melissa Young has been a Clinical Instructor in the Nursing Department at the University of Belize (UB) since 2018. She is a Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She has a Certificate from the Belize Red Cross as a Home Healthcare Provider. She is a Belize Red Cross Caregiver and Volunteer. Ms. Young has nursing experience as an Auxiliary Nurse and a Unit Manager at the Belize Healthcare Partners Limited.

Ms. Melinda Guerra

Lecturer
melinda.guerra@ub.edu.bz
822-3680

Ms. Melinda Guerra is a Registered Nurse Midwife who received her education at the BlissSchool of Nursing, Belize. She possesses a Certificate in Public Health Nursing from School ofPublic Health, Jamaica, and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from UWI, Mona Campus. Shehas received numerous training such as in Quality Assurance and Leadership in InternationalHealth as a post Master’s Degree. She has served at the Ministry of Health & Wellness invarious capacities such as Regional Health Manager, Inspector of Midwives and NurseAdministrator.Her past work experience and strengths are in bridging the gap between clinical practice andpublic health, leadership and management, maternal and child health, surveillance, and qualityassurance of health services.She plans to continue contributing to the continuous professional development of nursing andstaying abreast of the of the latest nursing trends. To guide students, provide mentorship, andprepare them to provide holistic care all within the complexities of nursing practice andvalues.

Mrs. Marie Candy

Lecturer
marie.candy@ub.edu.bz
822-3680

My name is Dr. Marie D. Candy, BSN, MSN, FNP-C, DNP. My nursing career started in 1995 as a licensed practical nurse. In 2009, I obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Salem State University, Salem Massachusetts, USA. In 2012, I obtained a Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell Massachusetts, USA, with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner, along with a palliative care certification. In 2022, I obtained a Doctorate in Nursing Practice at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia, USA. I worked in many settings as a registered nurse and as a nurse practitioner, including primary care clinics, home care, hospice, nursing and rehabilitation hospitals. In addition, I worked as a clinical nursing faculty for 4 years at Salem State University, School of Nursing, Salem, Massachusetts, in the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. I moved to the state of Georgia, USA in 2019 and worked as a clinical nursing faculty at Georgia Baptiste College of Nursing, Mercer University from 2019 until 2023. Throughout my nursing career, I found the most rewarding position I held was as a nursing faculty. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with students and I incorporate clinical experiences into theory to emphasize learning and bring clarity to my teaching.

Mrs. Sharrie Gordon

Lecturer
sharrie.gordon@ub.edu.bz
822-3680 Ext. 1178

Mrs. Sharrie Gordon is a Nursing Lecturer in the Nursing Department at the University of Belize. She served with the Government of Belize for 24 years in various capacities such as Registered Nurse, Emergency Nurse, Infection Control Nurse and a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. She has a Bachelors’ of Science in Nursing from the University of Belize and a Masters in Health Education and Promotion from Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has received numerous trainings including Tuberculosis in Hospital Setting, Field Epidemiology Training Program, Strengthening of Community Health System for Infectious Disease Control and The Specialist of Nosocomial Infection and Prevention in Japan. She is an active member in Belize Diabetic Association, Nursing Association, Public Service Union and Secretary of National Garifuna Council. She plans to encourage and motivate young nurses in leadership positions. Also, she enjoys travelling.

Academic Support

Ms. Terrika Morris

Belmopan City, Nursing Faculty Secretary
terrika.morris@ub.edu.bz
822-3680 Ext. 1183

Ms. Martha Jonch

Belize City Faculty Secretary
mjonch@ub.edu.bz
223-0256 Ext. 2101

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