Marlon Garzo Saria

About Marlon Garzo Saria

Dr. Marlon Garzo Saria, a distinguished leader in nursing, professional associations, and military service, proudly embraces his Philippine heritage as a cornerstone of his identity and career. He serves as the Nurse Scientist and Magnet Program Director at Providence Saint John\'s Health Center in Santa Monica, California. Additionally, he is a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, stationed with the 452d Aeromedical Staging Squadron at March Air Reserve Base, California. As President (20••••26) of the Philippine Nurses Association of America, Dr. Saria is committed to advocating for improved healthcare and representation within the nursing profession.Dr. Saria earned his Bachelor\'s Degree in Nursing from the University of the Philippines, highlighting his deep-rooted connection to his cultural origins. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Nursing and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of California, Los Angeles, complemented by a Master’s degree in Military Operational Art and Science from the Air University, US Air Force.Dr. Saria is a Coldiron Senior Nurse Executive Fellow at Case Western Reserve University’s Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy. He is board certified in multiple specialties—including Oncology Nursing, Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Advanced Nurse Executive, and Nursing Professional Development Specialist.Throughout his career, Dr. Saria has been a transformative force in education, research, and leadership. His global perspective is enriched by roles as a Summer Intramural Research Program Fellow at the National Institutes of Health and as a Visiting Researcher at Chiba University in Japan. As Adjunct Faculty at the University of the Philippines College of Nursing, he is committed to nurturing future nurses.Dr. Saria is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing. His accolades include awards from the Oncology Nursing Society, Global Caring Nurses Foundation, and others.A proud member of the Filipino community, Dr. Saria embodies his heritage in all aspects of his work. His leadership in the Brain Cancer Quality of Life Collaborative and Los Angeles Cancer Caregiver Consortium, along with editorial contributions to the Core Curriculum for Oncology Nursing, underscores his dedication to advancing healthcare globally.

Experience

1. Director Nurse Scientist

   Providence

   Sep 2021 — Present · Santa Monica, CA, US

Education

• University of the Philippines

  Bachelor's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

  1994 — 1998

• UCLA

  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Nursing Science

  2007 — 2016

• UCLA

  Master of Science in Nursing, Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist

  2002 — 2004

• USAF Air Command and Staff College

  Master of Military Operational Art and Science, Joint Warfare

  2019

Skills

• Clinical Trials
• Medicine
• Patient Safety
• Critical Care
• Acls
• Nursing
• Oncology
• Inpatient
• Emr
• Acute Care
• Medical Education
• Clinical Research
• Cancer
• Hospitals
• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Management
• Healthcare
• Public Health