Dominique Teaford

Dominique Teaford is a Lecturer at San José State University's Valley Foundation School of Nursing, teaching in RN-BSN and Concurrent Enrollment programs. She holds DNP, RN, PHN, and PMH-C credentials with clinical expertise in maternal-child health. Her professional practice includes dual coordinator roles for Santa Cruz County: Maternal/Child/Adolescent Health and Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding programs.

Teaford's research examines vascular interventions and biomedical innovations, including recent publications on venous stent complications and bioengineered vessel patency. She leads the Perinatal Mental Health Coalition of Santa Cruz County, facilitating community health initiatives.