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Educators and Administration

  • Rev. Samuel C.M. Brown-Dawson

    Rev. Samuel C.M. Brown-Dawson–Certified Educator/Manager

    Rev. Samuel C.M. Brown-Dawson is a chaplain, CPE educator, and manager of the Department. Born and raised in Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, West Africa, he has served as a chaplain, pastor, and educator in churches and healthcare institutions, hospice providing pastoral/spiritual care for diverse patients and families.

    As a chaplain, Rev. Brown-Dawson knows what it means to be on the receiving side of medical care for himself and loved ones. He compassionately serves others, drawing from his knowledge and personal and professional experiences.

    Rev. Brown-Dawson enjoys spending time with his family, relatives, friends, and members of various religious and social groups, especially diasporan communities such as the Sierra Leone community in Sacramento. He also enjoys traveling for fun and missions and is a member of the Center of Praise Ministries.

  • Thomas Carter–CPE Educator/Supervisor

    Thomas Carter–CPE Educator/Supervisor

    Thomas is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University (B.S, Electrical Engineering, 1989) and Golden Gate University (M.Div., 2003). He was certified as a Clinical Pastoral Education Educator by ACPE, INC. in November 2013. Thomas served as an Educator in Texas, Tennessee, Michigan and California. He has also served as a staff chaplain, congregational assistant pastor, and project manager/engineer with the US Army Corps of Engineers. He has certifications in several other areas, as well. He is participating in D.Min. studies at Dallas Theological Seminary.

  • Rashida O’Bannon–Admin Officer 2

    Rashida O’Bannon–Admin Officer 2

    Rashida O’Bannon is a full time Administrative Officer II with Chaplaincy Services and Education at UC Davis Health. In her role, she supports the department by maintaining business operations and ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. Rashida provides essential program support for the Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program, contributes to Chaplaincy Services, and delivers comprehensive administrative assistance to the team.

    Dedicated, organized, and service oriented, Rashida brings a strong commitment to supporting the department’s mission of compassionate, person centered care.

    Rashida is married to Raymond O’Bannon Jr. of Sacramento Ca.