Nicole Knight-Glass, DrPH, MSN, FNP-BC

Dr. Nicole Knight-Glass is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who began her nursing career in 1994 in the civilian sector as a pediatric nurse in Washington, DC.

In 1997, she moved back to her home state of California and continued in the private sector with the adult and geriatric populations.

Dr. Knight-Glass received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Loma Linda University, CA; a Master of Science Degree in Nursing from Howard University, DC; and a Doctorate in Public Health from Loma Linda University, CA.

Dr. Knight-Glass has over 20 years of experience as an Active Duty officer in the United States Public Health Service, whose mission is to protect, promote, and advance the health and safety of our nation.  Dr. Knight-Glass currently holds the rank of Captain (0-6).  Dr. Knight-Glass deployments include Hurricane Katrina, President Obama’s Inauguration, Hurricane Sandy, the Unaccompanied Alien Children Humanitarian Crisis, and Washington DC Independence Day.  She has earned various awards to include the COVID-19 Pandemic Campaign Medal, Presidential Unit Commendation, Hazardous Duty Service Award, and Crisis Response Service Award.  She maintains readiness to continue to assist in times of public health emergencies.

In January 2016, Dr. Knight-Glass founded Elizabeth Manor Housing Foundation, Inc.  A corporation that provides individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities a quality of life that allows them the opportunity to participate in everyday living in their community.  The corporation consists of homes that provide residential services in a structured environment with support services, and staff with specialized training.

Dr. Knight-Glass mentors junior officers and young adults with an interest in health care and/or entrepreneurship.  Dr. Knight-Glass’s passion is to make a difference by continuing to provide much-needed services to underserved populations.