Biography

Dr. Kalena Lanuza is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from California State University, Northridge in 2011, her Master of Science in Nursing degree and FNP certificate from Western University of Health Sciences in 2014 and her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Frontier Nursing University in 2018. Throughout her career she has practiced across a wide range of specialities, and currently enjoys working in the field of Women’s Health. In addition to her clinical practice, she has experience in both undergraduate and graduate nursing education and is a faculty member in the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at FNU. Kalena’s clinical areas of interest surround perinatal emotional wellness and cultural and historical trauma as they relate to social determinants of health. She is the co-founder and chair of the Perinatal Mental Health Coalition in her county and sits on the board of directors for the National Pacific Islander Educator Network where she assists Pacific Islander youth in attaining higher education. She is honored to serve vulnerable populations and works diligently to ensure that under-represented people have a voice in important conversations, a seat at the table and are empowered to live their best lives.