Health and Life Sciences

Exterior View of the Keats Science Building
Contact Information

Nicole Winkler
Dean
Keats Building, K218
434.961.5427
NWinkler@pvcc.edu

Clarissa Moctezuma
Associate Dean of Nursing
Keats Building, K124
434.961.5486
CMoctezuma@pvcc.edu

Rebecca Spangler
Academic and Operations Coordinator
Keats Building, K224
434.961.5276
RSpangler@pvcc.edu

Jerry Payton 
Health Simulation Coordinator 
Keats Building, K109
434.961.5305 
GPayton@pvcc.edu
 

Shay Copeland
Clinical Compliance Coordinator
Keats Building, K224
434.961.5431
SCopeland@pvcc.edu

Lisa Zoë Willow
Academic and Clinical Coordinator, Nursing Programs
Keats Building, K123 and Giuseppe Center, G208
434.961.5242
ZWillow@pvcc.edu

Elspeth Tupelo
Administrative Assistant and 
Coordinator of Earn to Learn Programs
Keats Building, K224
434.961.5445
ETupelo@pvcc.edu

Welcome to the Division of Health and Life Sciences

We offer the following associate degrees, certificates, and career studies certificates which prepare students to be highly competent practitioners and thoroughly prepared learners in future academic programs. Our talented faculty and staff are focused on providing the distinguished educational experience that our community deserves. Please let us know how we can help you reach your educational and career goals.

Mission

The mission of the Health and Life Sciences Division is to provide exceptional transfer and workforce curricula to enable students to meet their educational and career goals.

Vision

Our vision is to contribute to the health and well-being of our patient community through integrated clinical practice, education, and research, as well as to train a new generation of scientific leaders. Our sciences are at the heart of this effort to continue to innovate, lead, and create the jobs of the future.

Lab Managers

Lucy Cullen
Chemistry Lab Manager 
434.961.5446
LCullen@pvcc.edu
 
Gwyn Puckett 
Biology Lab Manager 
434.961.5233
 
Vicky Stow 
Healthcare Lab Manager 
434.961.5305 
VStow@pvcc.edu
 

Upcoming and Open Applications

The Health and Life Sciences Division offers several programs with competitive admission cycles. These programs admit students in cohorts at specific times during the academic year and may receive more applications than available seats.

Applications for eligible programs are available on the division’s program webpages.

Additional Links

HLS Fall 2025 Newsletter

Keats First Floor Map

Keats Second Floor Map