Inspiring the Next Generation of Nurses in Central Pennsylvania

• Asia Tabb
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  Asia Tabb is the Host and Producer for WITF’s The Spark.
  
  She began her start in radio when she joined legendary radio/ host producer, Doc Christian. She worked closely with Doc for her role on “The Gospel Express, on WHOV 88.1 FM and was a host for “Unrestricted Praise” at Praise FM.
  
  Previously she was an anchor in Shreveport, Louisiana at KTAL/KMSS. Asia also worked as a Multi-Media Journalist at WHP-TV here in Harrisburg, PA.
  
  Asia got her break into news at KTVO in Ottumwa, Ia. While the 2020 caucuses were gearing up. Asia followed many candidates through their campaign trail from Senator Cory Booker, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, and 46th President of the United States Joe Biden.
  
  Asia was born and raised in Norfolk, Va. She graduated from Old Dominion University in 2018 with a major in Communications.
  
  Asia is extremely friendly so don’t be afraid to say hi if you see her out and about.

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AIRED; March 3, 2026

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On this week’s show, we spoke with Penny Lenig-Zerby, Director of the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing in Harrisburg, and Joye Gingrich, UPMC in Central Pennsylvania’s Chief Nursing Officer, about their journeys in nursing and their work training the next generation of healthcare professionals. They discussed the wide range of career paths available to new nurses and how UPMC supports them through onboarding, continuing education, and professional development. Penny and Joye also shared practical steps for listeners interested in pursuing nursing, from preparing for nursing school to applying and building a rewarding career. With nursing careers in high demand, this conversation highlighted both the challenges and incredible opportunities in the field, while offering insight into how passionate educators and healthcare leaders are shaping the future of patient care in Central Pennsylvania.