Dr. Mona Pearl
Treyball, a retired Air Force Colonel, brings a remarkable blend of
expertise from dance therapy to military medicine at CU College of
Nursing. During her distinguished 22-year military career, she led
medical evacuations in Bosnia and managed $2B in medical assets as
Director of the Medical Directorate.
Through
her research in deployment exposures and complementary therapies,
you'll discover innovative approaches to warrior care. Whether you're
interested in military nursing, trauma care, or policy development, Dr.
Pearl Treyball's wealth of experience and dedication to student success
will help guide your path in nursing leadership.
Education, Licensure & Certifications
- Master's in National Resource Strategy, National Defense University Industrial College of the Armed Forces 2011
- PhD in Public Policy and Public Administration, Auburn University 2003
- Certificate in Health Care Policy and Administration, Auburn University 1999
- Master of Science in Nursing, Pace University 1986
- Bachelor of Arts in Dance Therapy and Drama, New York University 1982
Awards
- Legion of Merit, United States Air Force, 2014
- Meritorious Service Medal, United States Air Force, 2010, 2008, 2002
- Air Force Commendation Medal, 2003, 1997, 1995
- Other military awards and medals include the Air Force Achievement Medal (Third Oak Leaf Cluster), Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (Second Oak Leaf Cluster), Combat Readiness Medal (Second Oak Leaf Cluster), Air Force Recognition Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal (with additional Star Device), Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (with additional Star Device), Global War on Terrorism Medal, Armed Forces Service Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon, Air Force Longevity Service Award (Third Oak Leaf Cluster), Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with 2 M devices and Bronze Hourglass), Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Pistol), Air Force Training Ribbon, and NATO Medal.
- Federal Nursing Essay Award, Association of Military Surgeons of the United States (AMSUS) 2008
- New Mexico Nursing Excellence Award in Education and Research, New Mexico Center for Nursing Excellence 2007
- Outstanding Graduate Faculty Award, University of New Mexico College of Nursing 2007
- Faculty Excellence in Technology Based Teaching Award, Old Dominion University, College of Health Sciences 2004
- Brigadier General E. A. Hoefly Award, Aerospace Medical Association, Aerospace Nursing Section 2001
- Outstanding Nurse Researcher, Alabama State Nurses Association 2001
- Faculty Excellence Award, Auburn University Montgomery, School of Nursing 2001 and 2000
- Brigadier General Claire E. Garrecht Award, Aerospace Medical Association, 2000
- Juanita Redmond Award, Air Force Association 1996