Craig Clifford MD, MS
Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Clifford earned his M.D. at Rush University, followed by a highly competitive transitional internship within the UCLA medical system. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Classical Studies and a Master of Science in Chemistry from University of Illinois - Chicago, where he participated in bench research focused on developing HIV treatments, and where he enjoyed working as an undergraduate lab instructor in the Chemistry department for several years. Dr. Clifford joined Ohio School of Phlebotomy in 2012 bringing his expertise, scientific knowledge, and experience as an educator to assist in curriculum building of our CCMA and EKG programs. Dr. Clifford currently oversees the development of OSP intellectual property.
Bronte Clifford BA, CPT
Executive Director
Having received her undergraduate degree in Mathematics at the University of Washington in Seattle, Ms. Clifford has an extensive background in clinical research, project management, and data analysis for organizations such as MathSoft, Inc., University of Utah Division of Medical Genetics, The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital, Nationwide Childrens Hospital and the Center for Perinatal Research. Ms. Clifford acts as Executive Director of Ohio School of Phlebotomy, Inc,. as well as Director at our 10 sister schools. Her belief is that everyone deserves access to affordable, quality education and her commitment to bringing this mission into every community began over 12 years ago when she opened the first school in Columbus, Ohio.
Nathaniel Flannery
Community Development Administrator
After working in business management for many years, Nate chose to change his career and gained his EMS/EMT certification in 2012. Nate worked as an EMT, responding to 911 calls and transporting patients, before joining the Indiana School of Phlebotomy team as a Campus Coordinator in 2016. Nate has since used his passion for advocacy to improve student experiences and build business relations within our community. Because of this passion and hard work, Nate has become an integral member of our administration team as the Community Development Administrator for all of Ohio School of Phlebotomy Affiliated Schools. Nate is dedicated to working with our community partners to provide more educational opportunities to our students and manage those partnerships to foster growth and access to education within our communities.
Melissa Vanderpool
Associate Academic Officer
Melissa has nearly 18 years of health care experience. She received her diploma in Medical Assisting in 2001 from Sanford-Brown College. Since then, she has worked as a MA in family medicine, surgery, and cardiology. After 9 years as a MA, Melissa realized her true passion was phlebotomy and chose to narrow her focus. She has worked as a phlebotomist for the past 9 years performing biometric health screenings, insurance exams, health fair screenings, and pre-employment screenings. Melissa joined the KCSP team in 2017 with the goal to change the face of healthcare one student at a time. She endeavors to give each student the skills and knowledge to provide not only outstanding patient care but also outstanding customer service. Melissa teaches with compassion and instills confidence in each student.
Rebecca Thomas, CCMA, CPT
Chief Operations Officer
Rebecca comes from an extensive background in patient care management, long-term care, pain management, and wound care. After 12 years of focusing on those areas, Rebecca decided to expand her skills by taking both the Phlebotomy and Certified Clinical Medical Assisting courses at Ohio School of Phlebotomy. Since then, she has worked as a full-time paramedical examiner and has enjoyed offering outstanding care to her patients. She also worked as a substitute instructor for OSP and leads instruction for many of our off-site learning opportunities. Rebecca quickly became the Campus Coordinator at the Ohio Campus and has since moved into overseeing operations as the Chief Operations Officer.
Tonya Naugle
Instructor
Tonya began her career in the medical field in 1991 when she started working as a CNA. Tonya received her CCMA certification in 2006 after completing her associates of applied science in medical assisting at Indiana Business College. Following the completion of her course,
Felicity Rennison, CCMA
Campus Administrator
Felicity worked in retail management for several years before completing her phlebotomy course at Ohio School of Phlebotomy in 2016. Following the completion of her program, she worked as a phlebotomist for institutions such as the America Red Cross and Adena Regional Medical Center before pursuing her CCMA certification. After successfully gaining her CCMA credential from Fortis College in 2018, Felicity gained experience in pediatric care at Nationwide Childrens Hospital. Felicity is passionate about healthcare and is excited to assist prospective and current students make their way into the medical field by overseeing school growth and operational quality standards for Ohio School of Phlebotomy and its network of sister schools.
Julie Harlow
Instructor
Julie is a Medical Laboratory Technician (ASCP) and experienced Certified Phlebotomy Technician working in hematology and oncology at Ingalls Primary Health Oncology since 2006. She performs lab testing, blood draws, and assists physicians with bone marrow procedures prior to chemotherapy, working closely with doctors, nurses, and pharmacists in a fast-paced clinical setting. She has extensive laboratory and patient care experience and holds certifications including MLT (ASCP), CCMA, CPR, and phlebotomy certification. Julie also earned an Associate degree in Hematology from ASCP, strengthening her clinical laboratory expertise in oncology-focused care.
Morgan Plambeck
Externship Coordinator
Morgan serves as the Externship Coordinator across all campuses, connecting students with valuable real-world hands-on training opportunities. She began her journey with the company in 2022 as a Campus Coordinator at the Ohio campus. Her healthcare background began in 2015 as a CNA, she later pursued and earned her phlebotomy certification.
Dana Myles
Instructor
Dana has 24 years of healthcare experience, including 5 years as a caregiver, 6 years as a medical assistant, and 24 years as a phlebotomist. She has worked extensively in clinical settings and is passionate about helping patients. With 13 years of teaching and clinical training experience, Dana enjoys helping others improve their skills. She is known for her caring nature and dedication to both patient care and education. She holds certifications as a Certified Trainer and Phlebotomist from the National Phlebotomy Institute, and BLS certification.
Megan Kosiek BS
HR Associate
Megan serves as a Human Resources Associate at Ohio School of Phlebotomy, Inc., where she is responsible for payroll processing, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee relations. She began with the organization as an HR Assistant and quickly advanced into her current role, demonstrating strong attention to detail and a commitment to organizational excellence. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Illinois State University and a Human Resources Management Certificate. During her time in college, Megan also contributed as a lab assistant for Human Memory and a teaching assistant within the Psychology Department.
Crystal Bentinez
Campus Coordinator
Crystal has 9 years of experience in healthcare, working as both a Medical Assistant and Phlebotomist. She is passionate about making a difference in patient lives and helping others achieve their goals and potential. Known for being supportive, Crystal enjoys shaping lives through her work and training, offering guidance and encouragement whenever needed. Crystal continues to work in the field, combining her clinical expertise with her dedication to teaching and mentoring others.
Emma Johnson
Instructor
Emma has been working in the medical field since 2021, specializing in phlebotomy and caring for patients with addiction. She is passionate about helping others and is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care. Emma is dedicated to lifelong learning and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and experience with students, empowering them to grow and succeed in their medical careers. She is excited to welcome students to the classroom and support them every step of the way.
LaShaunna Thomas
Instructor
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