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.
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.
Shontell Booker
Instructor
Shontell has over 25 years of experience working as a clinical coordinator, clinical trainer, and CMA in various areas of medicine. She brings her clinical expertise, along with a decade of teaching and training experience, to the students of Carolina School of Phlebotomy, where she loves watching students change their lives for the better by embarking on a journey into healthcare. Her credentials include a B.S. in Healthcare Management from Pfeiffer University, an A.A.S. in Medical Assisting from Miller-Motte College, and certifications in Medical Assisting, Administrative Assisting, Billing/Coding, and BLS/CPR Instruction. Her caring approach towards patients and students drives her to advocate for mental health awareness and Alzheimer`s research in the community and inspired her to open her own home care agency. She is also the owner of a healthcare awareness and safety preparedness company.
Michael Clark
Instructor
Michael has 8 years of healthcare experience, specializing in phlebotomy across ER, post-surgical, nursery, and outpatient settings, as well as blood donation and aphaeresis procedures. He has 2 years of clinical training experience and enjoys helping others succeed through education and mentorship. Known for being dependable, Michael is passionate about patient care and supporting others in their growth. He holds a Certificate in Phlebotomy from Wayne Community College and is a certified Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) through ASCP. Michael currently works as an Operations Assistant/Phlebotomist at Iora Primary 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.
Deirdre Mack-Odom
Instructor
Deirdre has 29 years of healthcare experience, including 24 years as a Medical Assistant (NCMA), 15 years in phlebotomy, and 10 years as a CNA. She has worked across geriatric care, internal medicine, urgent care, OB/GYN, and occupational health. With 15 years of teaching and clinical training experience, she is passionate about helping others succeed and making a meaningful impact in healthcare. Known as a team player and approachable, she brings both leadership and support to her work. Deirdre completed her Medical Assistant training at Advance Career Training and holds NCMA certification through NCCT, along with BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
Takeshia Davis
Instructor
Takeshia is a skilled Phlebotomy Instructor who brings valuable real-world experience and a supportive, student-centered teaching approach to the classroom. She is passionate about empowering her students to succeed, with a strong emphasis on patient care, professionalism, and confidence-building. Takeshia is dedicated to preparing future phlebotomists with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience needed to thrive in the healthcare field
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.
Christy Curenton
Instructor
Bio Coming Soon!
Jai Green
Campus Assistant
Jai is a dedicated Campus Assistant committed to delivering exceptional service and building meaningful connections within the community. With a positive attitude and a strong work ethic, she strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment for students and staff alike.
Tara Miller
Instructor
Bio Coming Soon