TNP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Purdue University
Joy John Atasie is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner based in Houston, Texas, currently pursuing a Postgraduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing. With a strong foundation in pediatric care, she works full-time in a pediatric clinic and is deeply passionate about addressing the critical shortage of mental health services for children and adolescents. Joy brings a wealth of experience from various nursing specialties, including labor and delivery and neonatal intensive care, where she earned recognition for her attentiveness and early intervention skills.
Balancing her roles as a healthcare professional, student, wife, and mother of three, Joy is committed to improving the well-being of families and communities. Her short-term goal is to gain specialized training in pediatric mental health, and her long-term aspiration is to become a leader in integrating mental health services into primary pediatric care.
Guided by faith and a deep sense of purpose, Joy believes in the power of compassion, resilience, and education to make lasting change. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, playing soccer, and traveling with her family.
