E6: Resilience and REST

Dr. Rajamohan is the Assistant Dean of the School of Nursing and Chief Nurse Administrator at University of Northwestern - St. Paul. As a health professional, Dr. Rajamohan specializes in psychiatric, geriatric, and leadership in nursing. She is an accomplished author, whose published articles demonstrate her passion for mental health, resilience, and person-centered care. Dr. Rajamohan brings a long history of training, mentoring, and leading discussions regarding mental health and suicide prevention. She also holds multiple certifications as a coach, teacher, and speaker. She earned a bachelor's degree in Nursing from Roberts Wesleyan University (RWU), a master's degree in Nursing from St. John Fisher University, a Post-Master’s Certification in Nursing Education from RWU, and a doctoral degree in Nursing from the University at Buffalo - The State University of New York. Born and raised on the island of Sri Lanka, she immigrated to Canada with her family during the Sri Lankan Civil War. Dr. Rajamohan came to the United States to pursue a Christian education in nursing and will be moving to Minnesota from New York. She has been married to her middle-school sweetheart and best friend, Rajamohan Thambirajah, for over 25 years. She and her husband are blessed with two sons, Ajan and Sujan, who are both pursuing doctoral degrees in New York.