Petal Lemessy, Dr. HS, MSHS, RT(R)
Director, RAD-AID Grenada
Dr. Petal Lemessy is a finely-honed licensed medical imaging scientist, professor, Program Director Radiologic Technology, and radiation safety officer with 25 plus years of experience. She attended the University of Guyana, obtaining a Diploma in Medical Radiological Sciences. Later on, she attended Howard University in Washington, D.C., where she majored in Radiation Therapy, the University of Medicine & Dentistry (UMDNJ), and Thomas Edison State College (TESC) she majored in advanced medical imaging sciences, at Rutgers University, she completed her graduate studies in advanced medical imaging sciences. Dr. Lemessy completed her Doctor of Health Science studies at Nova Southeastern University and is an accepted scholar at the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Graduate Healthcare Law Program and Quinnipiac University Radiologist Physician Extender Program. She holds certification in Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), and mammography. She conducts volunteer lectures internationally on High-quality Medical Imaging – Radiation Safety. She has received many awards and recognition over her career, including the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Science (JRCERT) Certificate of Excellence for outstanding performance as a Clinical Educator of Radiologic Science, Honoree of the Arnold Fletcher Exceptional Achievement Vice President Award at TESC and notable recognition for her excellent patient and radiation safety practices. Dr. Lemessy is a Dale Carnegie double-award winner in leadership and exceptional Performance and has gained valuable experiences and immense knowledge that has made her an emphatic and efficient scientist and volunteer. She received membership in the Honor Society and serves as a consultant on the Board of Directors Review, Curriculum Advisory, Academic radiography student advisor, Achieving the dream, and the Interdisciplinary Simulation Board committees.