Meet the Faculty
A Good Instructor Will Make a Difference in Your Healthcare Learning and Life
When you attend college, it is truly the instructors who make a difference in your learning, confidence, and engagement. That’s why Northwest Suburban College is committed to hiring inspiring and qualified teaching faculty – so that you can experience how a good teacher can change your life and your future.
Khaja Khaleel Ahmad, MD, RMA
Lead Instructor
MA Program Lead Instructor
Dr. Khaja is a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) and Lead Instructor for many years for the NWSC Medical Assistant program. He is passionate about teaching in the medical field, drawing upon his prior medical degree and residency in internal medicine and neurology. Dr. Ahmad has previously served as a lecturer at St. Francis Hospital, Chicago Medical School, Illinois School of Health Careers, Olympia/Everest College, and Malcolm X College.
Bita Keshavarzy
Dental Assistant Program,
Lead Instructor & Externship Coordinator
Ms. Keshavarzy attended First institute in 2014, graduated Dental Assisting Program in 2015. She has 7 years of experience in the dental field from assisting to management, and now teaching students to get ready for the dental world!
Delilah Figueroa,(CCMA)
MA Program Lead Instructor &
Externship Coordinator
Delilah Figueroa is a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified Phlebotomy Technician and Certified CPR
Instructor. As Lead Instructor for the Medical Assistant program, she brings over 15 years of cumulative experience in medical assisting, externship coordination, curriculum management and accreditation support. Delilah is deeply committed to enriching the lives of students and helping them overcome barriers that impact their learning. Her optimum goal is student success.
Omar Abead
PharmD
Pharmacy Technician instructor
Mr. Abead received his Doctor of Pharmacy from Jordan University of Science and Technology. He is a trained Clinical Pharmacist with experience as a Pharmacy Technician in both clinical and retail settings (Walgreens and CVS). In addition, Mr. Abead has worked in the sales and marketing fields.
Sena Kinkle (CMA)
MA Program Lead Instructor &
Externship Coordinator
Sena Kinkle has been working in the healthcare ambulatory setting for the past16 years. She is a highly skilled medical assistant in the clinical and office setting. Her skills include patient care, phlebotomy, EKG, minor surgery, medical record-keeping, and knowledge of CPT ICD-10 Codes, and HIPAA. She has worked in multiple healthcare settings across the state. She educated patients on presurgical protocols such as medication regimens, fasting, and instructions. She enjoys teaching and serving students.
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