Call Us Now

(564) 653-3626

Opening Times

By appointment only

Our Staff

  • Jessie Belonozhko

    Owner
    Hi, I’m Jessie Belonozhko, proud owner of Clark County CNA Training Center and Northwest NAC Training Center. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, administration, marketing, and business operations, I’m passionate about supporting future CNA's as they begin their healthcare journey. My goal is to help inspire compassionate, confident caregivers who truly love what they do. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my three children, ages 10, 13, and 16, our Golden doodle, Lucy, and making memories outdoors with my family.
  • Chelsea Nelson

    Manager
    Chelsea is the Manager of Clark County CNA Training Center and Northwest NAC Training. She is passionate about supporting students as they learn, grow, and gain the confidence and skills needed to begin their journey as caregivers. Chelsea takes pride in creating a welcoming and encouraging environment where students feel supported every step of the way. Outside of work, she loves spending time outdoors and making memories with her husband and two daughters, ages 8 and 12.
  • Jenny Griffis

    Program Director
    Jenny brings over 20 years of skilled nursing experience. With a lifelong passion for care giving, she has worked in nursing, education, and long-term care and holds an RN degree from Clark College and a Bachelor’s degree from Washington State University Vancouver. Outside of her career, Jenny enjoys spending time with her family, animal rescue, gardening, travel, reading, and up cycling.
  • Taylor Williamson

    Instructor
    Taylor Williamson is a skilled registered nurse and dedicated instructor with a passion for educating the next generation of healthcare professionals. With extensive clinical experience and a strong foundation in patient care, Taylor brings real-world knowledge into the classroom. She is committed to creating a supportive learning environment where students gain the confidence and competence needed for success in the nursing field. Her approach combines hands-on training, evidence-based practice, and a deep respect for the nursing profession.
  • Gregg Asprec

    Instructor
    Has been an LPN for 27 years. He spent about 20 years working in the ER/ Urgent Care for Peace Health Southwest. He has also been a CNA instructor for 12 years. Gregg truly enjoys being a part of our future healthcare workforce. For fun, he enjoys hiking, particularly hikes with waterfalls as well as traveling to other countries. His motto for life is work hard, play hard and enjoy life an all its moments whether large or small.
  • Tami Musik

    Instructor
    Tami is a mother of three wonderful children. Two girls and one boy. Twenty two plus years of CNA experience, and eight plus years of RN experience. I'm truly enjoying my career change as an instructor teaching NAC training classes. I enjoy cooking, baking, and hiking in my spare time.
  • Lisa Appel

    CPR Instructor
    Lisa is a mom to two awesome kids. Her husband (Justin) owns Makers Woodworks (custom quality furniture company), so she is lucky to have a lot of beautiful unique handmade furniture pieces. On her days off she bakes, works in the garden and does craft projects with her kids. As a family they love working in the yard, hiking, snow shoeing, kayaking and camping in their 4x4 van. She owns Anytime CPR, teaching CPR & First Aid. She also loves helping patients while she works in a small manual physical therapy clinic.
  • Melinda Grooms-Unruh

    NAC Evaluator
    Melinda Grooms- Unruh is the lead instructor at Clark County Training Center. She has taught CNA training in the Vancouver, Washington area for the past 13+ years. Melinda has a passion for teaching and has a passion for teaching and has a very unique style that makes learning fun and exciting. Ms. Grooms- Unruh has been a registered nurse in both Southwest Washington and Oregon for the past 30 years and owns nursing services, a private nurse consulting firm in Clark county Washington. Her focus is excellent case management. She is a case manager, and a consultant for a variety of individuals and organizations.