Mebel Christian-Ezeofor, ’26, is a doctoral student in the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) program at Seattle University. She was one of 11 Seattle University nursing students who received a Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization (MMPNO) scholarship in 2023 and currently serves as a class of '26 student track representative for the AG-ACNP program.
Christian-Ezeofor’s decision to pursue a career in nursing was influenced by her experience growing up in Cameroon, Africa, where she said, “socioeconomic disparities are not only apparent but consequential.” One of her central career goals as a future AG-ACNP, is to focus her efforts on making quality care accessible to everyone, saying “I believe it is my calling to bridge that gap wherever I can.”
When she has a break from her class schedule, Christian-Ezeofor said she enjoys traveling and event planning, but “most dear to my heart is spending my free days with my two boys (4 & 7 years old) and a supportive husband that embraces my calling.”
Learn about Christian-Ezeofor and her plans for the future.
What drew you to pursue your DNP degree through the Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion program at SU?
"I have had a diverse health care career from being a patient care assistant, pharmacy technician, hemodialysis technician, shift manager, and case manager coupled with my educational background obtaining a master’s in health care leadership to becoming an executive director of a Senior Living/Memory Care community for a multinational establishment. I was sitting on what appeared to be a career turning point and launch, but as I engaged with my community, I had a strong drive to do more for them. This coupled with the socioeconomic disparities I witnessed as a young girl that led to losing someone dear to my life drove me to make the difficult decision to further my education and gain the skills and licenses that would allow me to do more for the community.
In my search for an institution that would aid my learning and growth goals, Seattle University stood out because of their dedication to cultivating a ‘whole person’ through enriching all aspects of their life. This I think would give any student that passes through Seattle University an edge in being a better provider of ‘whole’ patient care."
What are your goals after you graduate?
"My career passion revolves around building a community and making quality care accessible to everyone. I grew up in Cameroon where socioeconomic disparities are not only apparent but consequential. I believe it is my calling to bridge that gap wherever I can.
My goal after graduation is to identify a community needing quality and compassionate care, establish facilities, and drive organization cultures and training to meet their needs. I also plan to pursue external leadership positions driving policies that affect the health care industry and advocate for quality and compassionate care through those policies.
As my husband would say, “You may not have control of the end of the journey, but you have control of taking the first step of the journey.” I have taken the first step toward my goals, and I look forward to what the future holds."