Sulbrena Day, RN, MSN, PhD, Administrator

Dr. Sulbrena Day is a seasoned healthcare executive and educator with a distinguished career in hospital operations and workforce development. She currently serves as Administrator and Co-Founder of Midwest Career Source Vocational School, following her retirement as Chief Operating Officer of Touchette Regional Hospital in Cahokia Heights, Illinois.

A Registered Nurse by training, Dr. Day holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Southwestern Illinois College, formerly Belleville Area College, a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Education from McKendree University, a Master’s degree in Nursing and Education from Webster University, and a Doctorate in Healthcare Administration from Kennedy University. She is also a Six Sigma Black Belt and an accomplished grant writer, having successfully secured multiple state and federal awards to advance workforce and education initiatives.

As a co-founder of Midwest Career Source, Dr. Day has played a pivotal role in shaping the organization’s mission to deliver integrated career and technical education alongside employability and academic skill development. Her leadership has been central to the creation of a comprehensive wraparound model that supports low-income youth and adults from disadvantaged communities.

In collaboration with organizational leadership, Dr. Day helped design and implement an innovative apprenticeship training model that expands access to education and career pathways for individuals facing social, economic, and trauma-related barriers. Under her guidance, the organization has built strong partnerships with healthcare employers, integrated trauma-informed instruction, and achieved meaningful outcomes, including helping participants transition from homelessness to sustainable, long-term careers.
Dr. Day remains actively engaged in the community, serving on several healthcare and community boards. She is a passionate advocate for mental health, as well as social and economic equity, and continues to champion initiatives that create lasting impact for individuals and communities alike.