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Fellows of the
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
20th Anniversary
2020 Induction Program
Table of Contents June 25, 2020
Welcome!
Inductees, Fellows, Family, Friends, and Colleagues,
On behalf of the Fellow’s Executive Committee, it is my honor to welcome you to the Fellows of the American Association
of Nurse Practitioners. It is our honor to recognize and welcome those Nurse Practitioners who have demonstrated their
Welcome from Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 expertise in two of the following areas: clinical practice, research, education, and health policy.
Becoming a Fellow reflects a significant personal accomplishment as well as individual contributions to our profession and the nation’s health.
2019 – 2020 FAANP Leadership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 The Fellow’s designation also comes with a commitment to support the mission, values, and goals of AANP as well as to advance the role of the nurse
practitioner through leadership and participation in Fellow’s initiatives.
History of FAANP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 These last few months have been difficult for our nation, our patients, and especially our colleagues who are on the front lines, serving the communities
they work in with extraordinary dedication and courage. We are sad that we have to forgo our normal Induction Ceremony this year, but we will be
honoring all our new Fellows as well as our Honorary Fellows, the Loretta Ford awardee, and our Legacy awardees at the AANP National Conference
2020 Legacy Award Recipients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 in June, 2021. Normally the Induction Ceremony serves as the official date of induction for our new Fellows but this year, in lieu of the ceremony,
all new Fellows will be considered inducted as of June 25th, 2020. After this date, you may use the credentials FAANP.
2020 Loretta C. Ford Awardee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 We also recognize other health professionals who have supported and contributed to the role of the NP. Our 2020 Honorary Fellows are Catherine J. Rick,
RN, NEA-BC, FAAN and Barbara Stilwell, PHD, RN, FRCN. Ms. Rick served as the Chief Nursing Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and
Senior Advisor for Leadership with Jonas Center for Nursing and Veteran Healthcare. Dr. Stilwell has held various high-level positions with the
2020 Honorary Fellow Inductees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 World Health Organization (WHO), co-authoring the WHO’s 2006 Health Report and is currently the Executive Director of Nursing Now.
The 2020 Loretta Ford Award is awarded to Dr. Madrean Schober, PhD, MSN, ANP, FAANP. Dr Schober is President of Schober Global Healthcare
2020 New Fellow Inductees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Consulting, where she provides consultancies to governments, academic institutions and healthcare clients. As the 1999-2000 Virginia Henderson Fellow
for the International Council of Nurses (ICN) in Geneva, Switzerland, the 1994-2014 International Relations Liaison for AANP, Dr. Schober’s
2020 FAANP Members List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 most outstanding contributions to the NP movement have been in the area of international networking. As a leader in the development of the ICN
International Network for APNs and NPs, she works to promote a visible presence of advanced nurses globally.
This year, the Fellows Executive Committee, in conjunction with the Past Chair’s Council, created a new award to honor, recognize, and memorialize a
member of FAANP whose lifelong career has had a profound and enduring impact on the profession and the NP role, articulating a dream that others
share and follow. The vision, innovation, courage, persistence, and inspiration of the honoree are essential components of the legacy. The 2020 FAANP
Legacy Awardees are Dr. Loretta C. Ford, Dr. Delia O’Hara and Dr. Jan Towers.
Loretta C. Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, NP-C, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP, co-founded the first Nurse Practitioner program in the country at the University of Colorado and
has been an active champion and challenger for the NP movement in areas of practice, education and research. Dr. Ford, an inaugural member of the
FAANP and inductee of both the National Women’s Hall of Fame and the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame, is commonly referred to as the “mother” of the
NP movement.
Delia O’Hara, CNP, JD, FAANP was instrumental on various legal issues that expanded practice authority for nurse practitioners, such as the Nurse Practice
Act for the District of Columbia and the Pharmacy Act. Dr. O’Hara, an inaugural member of the FAANP, served many years on the Board of the American
Academy of Nurse Practitioners and was influential in the development of the Academy’s Foundation.
Jan Towers, PHD, NP-C, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP is the Senior Policy Advisor for AANP and has served as a health policy and curriculum consultant for multiple
government and private educational programs and agencies, such as the National Advisory Committee for Primary Care Initiatives grants. Dr. Towers is an
inaugural member of the FAANP and founding editor of the Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Please join me in congratulating and welcoming our new 2020 Fellows and Awardees!
Sincerely,
Janet DuBois, DNP, FNP, PMHNP, FAANP, FNAP
Chair, Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
3FAANP 2019 – 2020 Leadership History of FAANP
FAANP Executive Committee The Fellows of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) program was established by the
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) in 2000 to recognize nurse practitioner (NP) leaders
Chair—Janet DuBois, DNP, FNP, PMHNP, FAANP, FNAP
who have made outstanding contributions to health care through NP clinical practice, research, education
Chair Elect—Diane Seibert, PhD, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP
or policy, and to provide a forum to extend and enhance such efforts. In 2013, FAANP became the
Secretary—Mary Anne Dumas, PhD, FNP-BC, GNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, FNAP
Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners with the merger of two national NP organizations.
Treasurer—Frank Manole, DNP, MBA, ACNP-BC, FAANP
Member-at-Large—Laurie Anne Ferguson, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC, FNP-C, CPNP, FNAP, FAANP
From Think Tanks to the Mentorship Program, FAANP is dedicated to advancing the NP profession and
Member-at-Large—Denise Link, PhD, WHNP, FAAN, FAANP
enhance the AANP mission. FAANP members are visionaries impacting national and global health through
BOD Liaison—Cynthia J. Edwards-Tuttle, MSN, FNP-BC, FAANP
priority initiatives, such as the creation and development of leadership and mentorship programs to foster the
advancement of nurse practitioners and nurse practitioner students. All active members maintain membership
Selection Committee in both AANP and FAANP. The FAANP leadership reports to the AANP Board of Directors.
Chair—Donna Hallas, PhD, PNP-BC, CPNP, PMHS, FAANP
Terri Lynn Allison, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP
Michelle Beauchesne, DNSc, RN, CPNP, FAAN, FNAP, FAANP
Susan Beidler, PhD, MBE, ARNP, FAANP
Kahlil Demonbreun, DNP, RNC-OB, WHNP-BC, ANP-BC, FAANP
Valerie Fuller, PhD, DNP, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP
Katherine Kenny, DNP, RN, ANP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Mary B. Neiheisel, MSN, EDD, FAANP, BC-FNP
Alicia Gill Rossiter, DNP, FNP, PPCNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Barbara Sheer, PhD, PNP, FNP, FAANP
Angela Thompson, DNP, FNP-C, BCADM, CDE, FAANP
Nomination Committee
Theresa Campo, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, ENP-C, FAANP
Shelly Hawkins, PhD, FNP-BC, GNP, FAANP
Margaret O’Donnell, DNP, FNP, ANP, B-C, FAANP
4 52020 Legacy Award 2020 Loretta C. Ford Award
Loretta C. Ford, EdD, RN, PNP, NP-C, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP Madrean Schober, PhD, MSN, ANP, FAANP
Dr. Loretta C. Ford, fondly named the “mother” of the NP movement, as she co-founded the first Dr. Madrean Schober is president of Schober Global Healthcare Consulting, where she provides
NP program at the University of Colorado. For decades, Dr. Ford has been an active champion consultancies to governments, academic institutions and health care clients.
and challenger for the NP movement in areas of practice, education and research, with
countless speaking engagements and publications. Dr. Ford, an inaugural member of the FAANP,
Dr. Schober has expertise in healthcare policy, curriculum design and program development
has been inducted into both the National Women’s Hall of Fame and the Colorado Women’s Hall
of Fame. Today, at 99 years young, Dr. Ford continues to inspire and influence the advancement for nursing. In capacities as educator, mentor, writer, and lecturer she advocates for insightful
of the NP role. care to diverse populations and strategic planning for improved access to healthcare for all.
Dr. Schober was the Region 5 director of the AANP Board of Directors and has been actively
involved in lobbying for legislative rules and regulations defining state NP practice, advocating
for and developing a coalition for NPs in Indiana.
Delia O’Hara, CNP, JD, FAANP
Dr. Delia O’Hara helped to draft and lobbied to pass the Nurse Practice Act for the District
As the 1999 – 2000 Virginia Henderson Fellow for the International Council of Nurses
of Columbia, which defined NP, nurse midwives and nurse anesthetists as advance practice
(ICN) in Geneva, Switzerland; and the 1994 – 2014 international relations liaison for AANP,
nurses with expanded practice authority. Following passage of the Nurse Practice Act, Dr.
O’Hara drafted rules and regulations for NP practice, which were adopted by the District of Dr. Schober’s most outstanding contributions to the NP movement have been in the area
Columbia. Also, she worked on legal issues, including change to the Pharmacy Act to allow NPs of international networking. As a leader in the development of the ICN International Network
to prescribe Schedule II-V controlled drugs and obtain state Drug Enforcement Administration for advanced practice nurses and NPs, she works to promote a visible presence of
numbers. Dr. O’Hara, an inaugural member of the FAANP, served many years on the board of advanced nurses globally.
the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and was instrumental in the development of the
organization’s foundation.
Jan Towers, PHD, NP-C, CRNP, FAAN, FAANP
Dr. Jan Towers is the senior policy advisor for the American Association of Nurse
Practitioners® (AANP) and has been active in health policy at the national level for many years,
working on behalf of NPs and their patients to facilitate appropriate utilization and support for
NP practice. She has held several faculty positions where she developed and directed family
nurse practitioner programs and has served as a health policy and curriculum consultant
for multiple government and private educational programs and agencies. Dr. Towers, an
inaugural member of the FAANP, has authored numerous publications, was the founding editor
of the Journal of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and one of the founders of the
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
6 72020 Honorary Fellows 2020 New Fellows
Catherine J. Rick, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, FAANP(H) Kristi A. Acker, DNP, PhD, FNP-BC, AOCNP, ACHPN, FAANP
Catherine Rick served as the chief nursing officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Primary Sponsor: Susan Appel
where she was responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of national Secondary Sponsor: Theresa Wadas
policy and strategic planning activities that support the missions of the Veterans Health Dr. Kristi A. Acker is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alabama and maintains a robust
clinical practice. She has a longstanding commitment to advancing palliative care competency
Administration. She was appointed senior advisor for leadership with Jonas Center for Nursing
within advanced practice. She was instrumental in developing a communication simulation
and Veterans Healthcare, 2014 – 2015. Now, as an AvaSure board member and health care
to equip nurse practitioner students in delivering difficult news. Her expertise includes
consultant, Catherine Rick’s focus on health care transformation continues. oncology, family practice, and palliative care. Dr. Acker has authored or co-authored several
contributions in journals and textbooks and has received several awards and honors in her
field. Certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Acker holds dual specialty certifications in
oncology and palliative care.
Barbara Stilwell, PhD, RN, FRCN, FAANP(H) Bimbola Fola Akintade, PhD, MBA, MHA, ACNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Amita Avadhani
Dr. Barbara Stilwell was one of the first NPs in the United Kingdom and has since held various
Secondary Sponsor: Deborah Chapa
high-level positions with the World Health Organization, co-authoring its 2006 World Health
Dr. Bimbola Akintade is an assistant professor and Associate Dean of the Master’s Specialties
Report. She has practiced in underserved areas of Africa, Australasia and the Caribbean, at the University of Maryland School of Nursing. He currently practices as an Acute Care Nurse
increasing her global expertise in the areas of health systems, improved health service quality, Practitioner at the University of Maryland Capital Region Health Center in the Trauma/Surgical
capacity building, maternal and child health, reproductive health and HIV/AIDS. In 2018, Intensive Care Unit. Impact of his work as an expert clinician and outstanding NP educator
Dr. Stilwell was appointed executive director of Nursing Now. is evident from his various peer reviewed publications, authored book chapters as well as
invited and selected presentations. Dr. Akintade’s contributions to the NP profession have been
recognized through several professional awards.
Anthony M. Angelow, PhD, APRN, ACNPC, AGACNP-BC, FAEN, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Brett Snodgrass
Secondary Sponsor: Wendy Wright
Dr. Anthony M. Angelow is the Interim Chair and Assistant Clinical Professor for the Department
of Advanced Practice Nursing at Drexel University. Dr. Angelow provides education to nurse
practitioners on both national and international platforms. He developed and presents
nationally recognized NP certification review courses, which result in a 99% first-time pass rate
for attendees. He has been influential in expanding clinical practice for NPs and influencing
advanced practice internationally. Dr. Angelow was recognized for his efforts through his
induction as a Fellow in the Academy of Emergency Nursing, and numerous other awards from
other professional organizations.
8 9Erin K. Athey DNP, FNP-BC, RN, FAANP Christy Blanco, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Joyce Pulcini Primary Sponsor: Allison Dimsdale
Secondary Sponsor: Arlene Pericak Secondary Sponsor: Lori Hull-Grommesh
Dr. Erin Athey is an assistant professor of nursing at the George Washington University. Dr. Christy Blanco is an Assistant Professor at Texas Tech University in El Paso and gained
She practices as a HIV and primary care nurse practitioner at United Medical Center in national visibility and became a voice for NP practice when she opened her clinic in a full
Southeast, DC. Dr Athey has leveraged her clinical expertise to develop innovative clinical and practice state while living in a red state. The exposure led her to being featured in Bloomberg
community-based initiatives in the Southeast, DC community. She was named a ‘Top Ten NP BusinessWeek, The New York Times and the Texas Tribune. Dr. Blanco uses a servant
to Admire’ from the Nurse Practitioner School’s Blog; the 2017 Rising Star Award from the leadership model as the President of Texas Nurse Practitioners and past Texas North AANP
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties; was among the first cohort of the RWJF State Representative. Due to her strong lobbying for NPs she has testified for NP legislation in
Clinical Scholars in 2016; and a 2019 Hillman Emergent Innovation Award recipient. the Texas House and Senate.
Hilary Barnes, PhD, APRN, NP-C, FAANP William J. Brown, Ph.D., APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Geraldine Budd Primary Sponsor: Richard Prior
Secondary Sponsor: Sharon Dudley-Brown Secondary Sponsor: Elizabeth Kostas-Polston
Dr. Hilary Barnes is an assistant professor in the University of Delaware (UD) School of Dr. William J. Brown is a Lieutenant Colonel and Chief, Center for Nursing Science and
Nursing. She is a health services researcher focusing on the nurse practitioner workforce Clinical Inquiry at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. He has over 21 years of experience
within the context of an evolving healthcare system and policy reform. She has multiple as a skilled clinician and nurse scientist serving in multiple leadership positions in both
publications in high-impact journals and invited presentations as a workforce and policy clinical and operational environments. His research focuses on human performance
expert. Dr. Barnes completed a competitive T32 post-doctoral research fellowship in the optimization to improve military readiness. He has been directly involved in nine research
Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (University of Pennsylvania). She practices in studies; co-edited a special- edition journal; and has been assigned to Army and Veterans
urgent care for Cooper University Hospital (New Jersey) and teaches in the Doctor of Nursing Administration work groups to help shape practice and policy. Dr. Brown has received
Practice program at UD. 13 awards and decorations for his military service.
Mary Mescher Benbenek, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, CPNP-PC, FAANP Susan Jean Bulfin, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Mary Chesney Primary Sponsor: Jacinto Garrido
Secondary Sponsor: Dianne Willer-Sly Secondary Sponsor: Lynne Dunphy
Dr. Mary Benbenek is a Clinical Professor and coordinator of the Family Nurse Practitioner Dr. Susan Bulfin is Professor and Director of the DNP Program at Florida Atlantic University and
program at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Benbenek exemplifies excellence in education has been a Family Nurse Practitioner for over 37 years. Her expertise and innovative leadership
by her consistent commitment to innovation in NP education, role development, community as a trailblazer for NPs extends to public health, women’s health, quality improvement, and
engagement and improving health care outcomes in the under-served. Her clinical expertise caring science arenas and have led to her fellowship nomination. Previous awards and
has been recognized through appointments to numerous state and county committees appointments include the National Human Genome Research Scholarship, Mercer University
including the Hennepin Community Health Services Advisory Committee, the Minnesota Drug Distinguished Faculty of the Year, $3.6 million in HRSA awards for nurse practitioner education,
Formulary committee, the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Committee and the Health and committee positions with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing and National
Care Home committee. Dr. Benbenek has received university and professional teaching, public Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty.
service, and practice awards.
10 11Deborah W. Busch, DNP, CRNP, RN, IBCLC, CNE, FAANP Jennifer M. Clifton, DNP, FNP-BC, CCHP, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Elizabeth Sloand Primary Sponsor: Michelle Litchman
Secondary Sponsor: Rita D’aoust Secondary Sponsor: Susan Vanbeuge
Dr. Deborah Busch is a leader in pediatric primary and lactation practice, with advanced Dr. Jennifer M. Clifton is an Associate Professor (Clinical) and Director of Faculty Practice
expertise in high/at-risk lactation-dyad populations. Dr. Busch is an Assistant Professor Primary Care at the University of Utah College of Nursing. She is a leader in the area of juvenile
whose practice, research, teaching, and curriculum development includes advanced justice health care. She sits on the National Commission on Correctional Health’s Board of
practice pediatrics, lactation, and DNP courses. She remains active in clinical practice, has Directors as the American Association of Nurse Practitioners liaison. In 2019, Dr. Clifton
received numerous awards for her work, and is a leader and member of several National, received American Nurses Credentialing Center’s 2019 Certified Nurse Award in the Family
State, and regional organizations. Most notably she is the author of the Tri-Core Breastfeeding Nurse Practitioner category. The team she leads was the recipient of the American Association
Conceptual Module for Primary Care, where her scholarly work aims to improve healthcare of Colleges of Nursing’s Exemplary Academic- Practice Partnership Award in 2018.
outcomes among maternal/infant populations and to promote lactation education amongst
healthcare professionals.
Keven J. Comer, MN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Virginia L. Carreira, DNP, RN, APN, CCRN, CDE, CSN, FAANP Primary Sponsor: Deanna Babb
Primary Sponsor: Angela Nelson Secondary Sponsor: Maria Kidner
Secondary Sponsor: Patricia Given Keven Comer provides primary care in an Internal Medicine Practice. She owned a private
Dr. Virginia Carreira is currently employed as a nurse practitioner in the Long Branch School independent practice for over 10 years before joining Bozeman Health Medical Group.
District. She has a long history of identifying health issues that confront the school-aged Ms. Comer has been active at the local, state and national levels and was instrumental in the
population and meeting the needs through program development, support, and education to passage of the Global Signature Authority bill by the 2019 Montana legislature. As an affiliate
change population health. Her leadership is seen with policy in serving on boards of both FNAP faculty for Montana State University College of Nursing, she has been a preceptor for NP
and Sigma Theta Tau as well as membership and committee work in multiple organizations. students for over 22 years. Keven Comer is passionate about NP issues and has served as the
She has expanded her scope lecturing internationally on programs that she has developed. Dr. AANP Montana State Representative for three consecutive terms.
Carreira has received awards acknowledging her clinical practice, leadership and mentorship.
Calli Cook, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, FAANP
Adele Marie Caruso, DNP, CRNP, FAANP Primary Sponsor: Carolyn Clevenger
Primary Sponsor: Lori Martin-Plank Secondary Sponsor: Maureen Moriarty
Secondary Sponsor: Joyce Knestrick Dr. Calli Cook works as a family nurse practitioner at Emory Brain Health Center and is a
Dr. Adele Caruso practices at Penn Medicine in Urologic Oncology. In clinical practice, Clinical Assistant Professor at Emory University School of Nursing. Calli has improved quality
Dr. Caruso is acknowledged for work on a shared decision-making model for small renal and reduced healthcare costs in neurology through her work on reducing unnecessary imaging
masses, bladder cancer therapies, and QI initiatives. She is the author of multiple publications and service on the American Academy of Neurology’s national quality measures task force for
and represents an advanced practice voice for Urology Times. Dr. Caruso is recognized for headache medicine. Additionally, she serves as Chair of the Consortium of Neurology Advanced
her expertise in health policy and pivotal contributions for advancing Pennsylvania’s efforts Practice Providers. She has improved professional and education development through a free,
towards “Full Practice Authority”! As President of the Pennsylvania Coalition, she is credited web-based neurology toolkit and identified efficient practice models for best utilization of the
for establishing “PCNP, A New Era in Shaping Health Policy”, a novel platform to issue formal neurology nurse practitioner workforce.
comments on proposed legislation.
12 13Kathleen M. Cox, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, CNE, FAANP Tearsanee Carlisle Davis, DNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Maria Amaya Primary Sponsor: Cindy Cooke
Secondary Sponsor: Leslie Robbins Secondary Sponsor: Jean Aertker
Dr. Kathleen M. Cox is the Director of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Dr. Tearsanee C. Davis is the Director of Clinical and Advanced Practice Operations for the
Program at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). As the director of the only AGACNP Center for Telehealth at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi.
program in this southwest region, Dr. Cox is a highly respected community leader in nursing She is a national educator, speaker, researcher, and content expert for rural Telehealth whose
education. She is frequently invited to speak on advanced practice issues in the region. Her expert opinion is sought after by local, state, and national legislators. Her outcomes research
expertise in delirium led to regional ICU nurses implementing delirium bundles in 5 area has been the basis for health care policy changes that have improved access to specialty care
hospitals. Her reputation in various research projects has led to her selection as a research for all, including rural communities. Dr. Davis was awarded the Excellence in Research award
judge in several regional contests. for her AARP remote monitoring study.
Wesley D. Davis, DNP, ENP-C, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC, FAANP
Nichole A. Crenshaw, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, ANP-BC, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Maria Kidner
Primary Sponsor: Douglas Houghton
Secondary Sponsor: Elda Ramirez
Secondary Sponsor: Cindy Munro
Dr. Wesley Davis is an assistant professor and the Emergency Nurse Practitioner Specialty
Dr. Nichole Crenshaw is an Assistant Professor of Clinical at the University of Miami School
Coordinator at the University of South Alabama. He also holds an adjunct faculty appointment
of Nursing and Health Studies and is the Director of the Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse
at the University of Wyoming Faye Whitney School of Nursing. Dr. Davis has worked to gain
Practitioner program. She teaches in the classroom, clinical setting, and in the simulation
recognition of the emergency nurse practitioner role and advance nurse practitioner education
and advanced skills labs. She has been a nurse practitioner for over 14 years and currently
through innovative health policy strategies and novel curriculum design. Dr. Davis is the
practices in a cardiovascular ICU. Dr. Crenshaw is a leader in advancing simulation to bridge
recipient of the 2019 AANP Wyoming State Award for Excellence and the 2020 Emerging Alumni
the gap between didactic instruction and clinical practice. As an expert acute care clinician,
Achievement Award from the University of South Alabama College of Nursing Alumni Society.
she has taught and mentored hundreds of students, nurses, and NPs.
Renee Dahring, MSN, CNP, CCHP, FAANP Carolyn Dickens, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Brian Goodroad Primary Sponsor: Susan Corbridge
Secondary Sponsor: Barbara Phillips Secondary Sponsor: Sheila Melander
Renee Dahring is a family nurse practitioner. She is an independent contractor providing Dr. Carolyn Dickens is a visionary leader, innovative thinker and dedicated clinician.
correctional healthcare and teaches at the University of Minnesota. Renee initiated and lead Dr. Dickens maintains a vibrant clinical practice focusing on heart failure patients from
legislative efforts achieving signature authority and the ability to sign death certificates. She has underserved communities in Chicago. Her passion for NP policy is evident by her tireless goal
authored numerous articles on professional issues educating NPs on the business of being an to advance policies that will promote NP practice and ultimately improve patient care.
employed NP and is known as the “NP Career Coach”. Renee Dahring received the 2018 state She serves on the Executive Board of Directors of a large community health center in Illinois
award for excellence. and is a NP leader on the Heart Failure Society of America policy committee. Dr. Dickens was
the 2017 recipient of the Pinnacle Nurse Leader Award in Illinois.
14 15Lauren Diegel-Vacek, DNP, FNP-BC, CNE, FAANP Christie Ehle Erickson, DNP, APRN, CNP, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Kathryn Rugen Primary Sponsor: Deb Kiley
Secondary Sponsor: Susan Corbridge Secondary Sponsor: Michaelene Jansen
Dr. Lauren Diegel-Vacek is Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of the Doctor of Nursing Dr. Christie Erickson, Essentia Health APRN/PA Director, is a leader who has developed
Practice program at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Nursing. She has served as innovative models in NP education and practice. She developed the Transition to Practice
secretary of the Practice Leadership Network Steering Committee for the American Association Program and a rural NP residency to support new NPs. She founded two community clinics for
of Colleges of Nursing and is currently Chair of the NONPF Faculty Practice Special Interest high risk youth. The first NP/PA Council for her three state health system was formed as a result
Group. From 2012-2017, she was Chair of the APRN Council of the University of Illinois at of her leadership. She was appointed to the first formal NP leadership position in her health
Chicago Hospital & Health Science Systems. Dr. Diegel-Vacek has presented at national and system with a focus on optimizing practice and continues to develop innovative programs to
regional conferences on innovations for supporting faculty practice and issues impacting nurse enhance and expand NP practice.
practitioner reimbursement.
Susan E. Davis Doughty, RN, MSN, WHNP-BC, FAANP Brooke M. Fought, DNP, WHNP, NCMP, FAANP, IF
Primary Sponsor: Nancy Browne Primary Sponsor: Diane Pace
Secondary Sponsor: Lorraine Reiser Secondary Sponsor: Anne Moore
Susan E.D. Doughty currently serves as Adjunct Clinical Faculty in the Family Nurse Practitioner Dr. Brooke Faught is Founder/Director of the Women’s Institute for Sexual Health (WISH)
Program, Simmons University. As a national expert on women’s health, Susan established the in Nashville, Tennessee. She is adjunct faculty for Vanderbilt University SON and faculty for
New England Women Center, Portland, Maine (a model for subsequent interdisciplinary 2019 AANP Women’s Sexual Health workshop and annual NPWH/ISSWSH sexual health course
centers in Maine) in 1997, and has presented and published extensively on the subject. for NPs. Dr. Faught is a fellow of ISSWSH and current Treasurer of Executive BOD. She is
She was instrumental in Maine nurse practitioners achieving full practice authority in 1996, immediate past Treasurer of NPWH and a NAMS certified menopause practitioner. She is widely
and third-party reimbursement in 1998. Board-certified as a Women’s Health Nurse published with 24 peer-reviewed manuscripts, 3 book chapters, and 2 ISSWSH position
Practitioner, Ms. Doughty was awarded Outstanding Nurse Practitioner for Maine from papers impacting international sexual medicine practice. Dr. Faught is a 2019 Vanderbilt
the Maine Nurse Practitioner Association (2012) and the American Association of Nurse University Founder’s Medalist.
Practitioners (2013).
Sharon M. Fruh, Ph.D., RN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Lacey Eden, MS, FNP-C, FAANP Primary Sponsor: Angela Golden
Primary Sponsor: Karlen Luthy Secondary Sponsor: Christine Kessler
Secondary Sponsor: Tami Thomas Dr. Sharon Fruh is a leader in research and education. Her research and educational
Lacey Miller Eden is an Associate Teaching Professor and Family Nurse Practitioner in a busy activities are found in the areas of obesity prevention, reducing obesity bias across multiple
clinic in Utah. Mrs. Eden has significantly contributed to the nurse practitioner’s clinical NP specialties, and promoting healthy lifestyles among nursing students. Dr. Fruh has
practice and profession by implementing immunization initiatives and advocacy. Her work received numerous awards for her excellence in research and scholarship, including the U.S.
with immunizations has led to several awards including the Utah Nurse Practitioner State Department of Health and Human Services Fifth Annual Secretary’s Award for Innovation in
of Excellence Award in Leadership (2015), the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Health Promotion and Disease Prevention.
Practitioners Shuren Grassroots Advocacy Award (2017), the American Academy of Nurse
Practitioners State Award for Excellence (2017), and the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) Childhood Immunization Champion Award (2017).
16 17Stefanie M. Glenn, Captain, US Public Health Service, MS, DNP, ANP-BC, ACNP-BC, FAANP Christopher Hemmer, DNP, ANP-BC, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Joel Dulaigh Primary Sponsor: Joanne Thanavaro
Secondary Sponsor: Susan Orsega Secondary Sponsor: Karen Moore
Captain Stefanie Glenn is a Senior Nurse Consultant and clinical subject matter expert at the Dr. Christopher Hemmer is an assistant professor with Saint Louis University School of Nursing.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. She leads quality improvement initiatives improving care of He has a current clinical practice in Saint Peters, Missouri treating adult spine pathology. He
Medicare beneficiaries and members of Native American tribes nationwide. CAPT Glenn utilizes is considered an expert in the treatment of patients with spinal disorders and has lectured
her expertise as the Operations Chief of an elite deployment team. She is in command of all extensively on adult spine pathology on the local, regional, and national levels. He is a member
aspects of the medical response for a large, multi-disciplinary, component of officers. She is of the AO Spine, NAON, Sigma Theta Tau International, and Association of Missouri Nurse
the recipient of the PHS Outstanding Service Medal, CMS Administrators Award for Execution of Practitioners. Dr. Hemmer has been awarded Shirley Martin Disguised Nurse, Preceptor
Major Projects, and Wilmington University’s Board of Trustees Award for Service. Award for Excellence in Practice and Clinical Education, and Excellence in Advanced Practice
Leadership.
Diane M. Hanna, DNP, ARNP, FNP-BC, DCNP, FAANP Rhonda Hensley, EdD, DNP, APRN, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Kathleen Haycraft Primary Sponsor: Sattaria Dilks
Secondary Sponsor: Susan Voss Secondary Sponsor: Kathy Baldridge
Dr. Diane Hanna received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Dr. Rhonda Hensley is an experienced Family Nurse Practitioner and educator with over 22
Kansas. Dr. Hanna is a certified Dermatology Nurse Practitioner at Modern Dermatology. years of experience . Currently Dr. Hensley is the Associate Director for Graduate Nursing at
Dr. Hanna’s career mission is to improve treatment options and outcomes for patients with the University of Louisiana Monroe. Dr. Hensley serves as the Editor-in-chief for the newly
atopic dermatitis. She chaired the first NP led atopic dermatitis guidelines. She was recognized developed Online Journal of Interprofessional Health Promotion. She demonstrates expertise
as the Dermatology Nurses’ Association Nurse Practitioner of the year and is the recipient of and contributions to NP practice, especially in the areas of practice and education that have
many additional awards and honors from her peers. She has over 40 publications and is a led to a Fellow nomination. Dr. Hensley has been awarded the AANP Awards for NP Advocate
requested public speakerand is a recognized expert in her field. and NP Excellence in Primary Care, as well as University and statewide awards for service and
practice.
Stacia Marie Hays, DNP, CPNP-PC, CCTC, CNE, FAANP Deborah Johnson, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Kim Curry Primary Sponsor: Allen Prettyman
Secondary Sponsor: Jessica Peck Secondary Sponsor: Beth Haney
Dr. Stacia Hays is an expert Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and coordinates Pediatric Primary/ Dr. Deborah Johnson is associate health sciences professor at University of California
Acute Care NP programs. She is a rural health practitioner and vocal NP advocate, San Francisco, School of Nursing, where she teaches and directs clinical placements for
demonstrating advocacy excellence through clinical practice and legislative engagement at Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice programs. Dr. Johnson was
state and national levels. She drives leadership in advancing the NP role through service on recently awarded the university’s Excellence in Clinical Mentoring Award. As president-elect
local, state, national committees and is an invited presenter nationally and internationally on of International Society of Psychiatric Nurses and past president of American Psychiatric
NP practice and vulnerable populations. She led a national workgroup for human trafficking Nurses Association California chapter, she serves as an expert on child/adolescent mental
protocol development and developed the first NP-led multidisciplinary care team at her health and leads scholarly inquiry and clinical guideline development for the use of
institution. She is the recipient of state, national, and international advocacy awards. tele-precepting in psychiatric nurse practitioner training.
18 19Honey Monet Jones, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP Katie Kemble, DNP, ARNP, FNP-C, AOCNP, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: James Dickens Primary Sponsor: Marie Brown
Secondary Sponsor: Marva Price Secondary Sponsor: Phyllis Zimmer
Dr. Honey Jones is an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Dr. Katie Kemble developed a replicable model of a cancer survivorship program, cancer
at the University of North Carolina. Her contributions to clinical practice and education have survivorship rehabilitation program, and founded a 501c3 non-profit organization supporting
impacted the delivery of care for over 1000 NPs across the nation. Dr. Jones is committed cancer survivors. She developed a rural health clinical training program, recruited preceptors,
to improving the process and delivery of inpatient care and advancing the impact of NPs in and implemented a quality improvement mechanism through doctoral projects. In 2018 she
acute and critical care settings nationally. Her contributions to the NP community led to the was a finalist for the Mary Pazdur Award for Excellence in Advanced Practice in Oncology,
development of the first AANP Diversity and Inclusion committee which she was appointed Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology. In 2012, Dr. Kemble was awarded
as the first chair and she co-authored AANP’s position statement for diversity. North Central Washington Nurse of the Year for Advancing and Leading the Profession.
Kirstyn Marie Kameg, DNP, PMHNP-BC, FAANP Debra Kosko, DNP, MN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Denise Ramponi Primary Sponsor: Deborah Chapa
Secondary Sponsor: Luann Richardson Secondary Sponsor: Wendy Lee
Dr. Kirstyn Kameg is a University Professor of Nursing at Robert Morris University and Dr. Debra Kosko is Clinical Professor, College of Nursing, and Adjunct Faculty, Brody School
Coordinator of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program. She has been a nurse of Medicine, East Carolina University. A pioneer advancing the role of NPs, Dr. Kosko helped
educator and practicing Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner since 2000. She has to found the American College of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse Practitioner Association of
published and presented extensively on topics related to mental health nursing. Her research Maryland. A renowned clinician dedicated to care of vulnerable populations, she co-founded
interests include use of simulation as an educational methodology in the psychiatric specialty the Adult HIV Program at University of Maryland, served on the White House National AIDS
and interprofessional education. Dr. Kameg also maintains a private practice diagnosing and Policy Council and, as a US Agency for International Development Fellow, launched the
treating individuals across the lifespan with mental health diagnoses. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief. Dr. Kosko has received recognition for NP
advocacy and global service.
Tsui-Sui Annie Kao, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FAANP Kathryn Evans Kreider, DNP, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Joanne Pohl Primary Sponsor: Margaret Bowers
Secondary Sponsor: Chin Hwa (Gina) Dahlem Secondary Sponsor: Katherine Pereira
Dr. Tsui-Sui Annie Kao is an Associate Professor at the Michigan State University. She has Dr. Kathryn Evans Kreider is an Associate Clinical Professor at Duke University School of
provided leadership in improving high-quality health care for at-risk adolescents who reside in Nursing and a nurse practitioner in adult endocrinology at Duke University Medical Center.
disadvantaged communities. She practices and mentors NP students at the Delonis Homeless Dr. Kreider is the founder and lead faculty of the first endocrinology specialty training program
Clinic where she serves the homeless population. Dr. Kao is recognized as a Robert Wood for NP’s in the world and is a nationally recognized expert in advanced diabetes management.
Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Nurse Faculty Scholar. Her unique educational experiences and Dr. Kreider is a co-author of the 2019 and 2020 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, the
her track record of clinically relevant research and scholarship have prepared her well to internationally renowned clinical guidelines published by the American Diabetes Association.
contribute to the AANP’s mission to advance quality health care and FAANP initiatives. She is a well-published author and national speaker on topics in diabetes and endocrinology.
20 21Karan Kverno, PhD, PMHNP-BC, FAANP Stanley Ivan Marchuk, DNP, MN, NP(F), CNeph(c), FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Roseann Velez Primary Sponsor: Minna Miller
Secondary Sponsor: Elizabeth Sloand Secondary Sponsor: Donna Coimbra-Emanuele
Dr. Karan Kverno is the Track Coordinator of the accelerated online Post-graduate PMHNP Dr. Stanley Marchuk is a family nurse practitioner with a specialized practice in nephrology in
program at Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing. Under her leadership, the program, Vancouver, BC, Canada. He has served as president of the British Columbia Nurse Practitioner
now in its 6th year, has graduated over 130 PMHNPs from all over the country and is ranked Association and membership director of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Canada.
by US News and World Reports as the #5 PMHNP program and contributes to the #1 ranking of His expertise in health policy led to full practice authority for nurse practitioners in BC where
JHU School of Nursing online program. he worked with senior government leaders to remove numerous legislative and regulatory
barriers to NP practice. He has received awards of distinction and excellence in nursing. Dr.
Marchuk remains an active global partner in advancing the role of the NP.
Denise M. Linton, DNS, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP Brenda Marshall, EdD, PMHNP-BC, ANEF, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Phyllis Adams Primary Sponsor: Susan Adams
Secondary Sponsor: Colleen Leners Secondary Sponsor: Laura Leahy
Dr. Denise Linton is a Tenured Associate Professor and Graduate Faculty at the University of Dr. Brenda Marshall is a tenured, full professor of nursing at William Paterson University. She
Louisiana at Lafayette. She is recognized as a leader in distance education and an expert has multiple recognitions for work in education and research and is a global representative of
Family Nurse Practitioner. She impacts nurse practitioner practice globally. Dr. Linton is a advanced practice nursing as a Fulbright Scholar Specialist in Mental Health. She is a fellow in
prolific writer and speaker and is known for her peer reviewed publications, presentations, the NLN American Academy of Nursing Education. Her research funded by the U.S. Department
and service in the area of cervical cancer prevention. She has received numerous awards and of Education was awarded national recognition for Model Program on College Campuses.
accolades related to education, clinical practice, scholarship, research, and service. She has written three nursing textbooks and scores of publications. Dr. Marshall presents her
She is the Founder and Chapter Leader of the Louisiana (Lafayette) Chapter of the National innovative pedagogy and research nationally and internationally at nursing and healthcare
Cervical Cancer Coalition. conferences.
Ryan Seth Mallo, PhD, DNP, NP-C, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Amelie Hollier Laura McRee, DNP, ACNP-BC, LMT, RNFA, FAANP
Secondary Sponsor: Vanessa Pomarico-Denino Primary Sponsor: Sally Reel
Dr. Ryan Mallo has over 10 years nursing experience in both critical care, emergent, and family Secondary Sponsor: Judith Berg
practice environments. He has a DNP in Family Practice as well as a PhD in Health Education Dr. Laura McRee has made highly significant contributions to NP practice and scholarship. She
Leadership. Dr. Mallo practices in both rural primary care and ER settings within central invented and patented the “Bed Sled”, for patients whose mobility is limited to prevent muscle
Michigan. His research centers on Men’s Health Promotion, the development of curriculum deconditioning and deep vein thrombosis. This will assist when mobility is compromised from
in Men’s Health Promotion, and dissemination of that research in the primary care, graduate hospitalization, surgical intervention or injury. Her revolutionary eMR Sepsis Surveillance
classroom. Dr. Mallo serves AAENP as a state representative for Michigan and a past chapter Evaluation, adopted by Tucson Medical Center, has demonstrated decreased patient mortality
president for MICNP. Dr. Mallo is Director of NP programs at Averett University. from septic shock via early identification and intervention. Dr. McRee was selected one
of Tucson’s Fabulous Fifty Nurses in 2015, nominated for Award of Excellence Saint Louis
University, 2013, and Excellence in Clinical Teaching, 2007, U. Arizona.
22 23Carol Gullo Mest, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FAANP Olivia M. J. Newby, DNP, FNP-BC, CDE, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Lenore Resick Primary Sponsor: Jane Kapustin
Secondary Sponsor: Lori Martin-Plank Secondary Sponsor: Deborah Gray
Dr. Carol Gullo Mest is Professor of Nursing and Chair of Graduate Nursing Programs at Dr. Olivia Newby is a Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified Diabetic Educator, and Entrepreneur/
DeSales University. She has been an Adult Nurse Practitioner for 35 years. Dr. Gullo Mest Owner of the Healthy Living Center providing affordable culturally sensitive primary care and
acquired over $1.9 million from multiple state and federal sources for tuition assistance, healthy lifestyle education and support to an underserved inner-city community in Virginia.
simulation initiation, and nurse-managed community programs, all related to NP education and Her HLC has obtained highly coveted national certifications from the American Association of
support. In recognition of her extensive contributions to community health, Dr. Gullo Mest was Diabetic Educators and CDC. She has published and presented nationally and internationally on
appointed the Pool Professor of Nursing. Dr. Gullo Mest serves on multiple public and private her innovative model of care and received grant and corporate funding to sustain her center.
boards and organizations, and maintains a clinical practice focused on the care of older adults. As regional NP association president, Dr. Newby developed a successful leadership mentoring
program and significantly increased membership, scholarship awards, and NP PAC donations.
Benjamin J. Miller, Ph.D., APRN, FNP-C, ACNPC, ENP-C, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Lorna Schumann
Johis Ortega, PhD, APRN, ACNP-BC, ENP-BC, FNP-BC, FAAN, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Cindy Munro
Secondary Sponsor: Robert Smithing
Secondary Sponsor: Susan Kelly-Weeder
Dr. Benjamin Miller is an associate professor at Seattle University where he is the track lead
Dr. Johis Ortega is Associate Dean for Hemispheric and Global Initiatives at the University of
of the FNP and AG-ACNP programs. He maintains an active clinical practice including family
Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies. Dr. Ortega designed and leads Healthcare Missions
practice, cardiology, emergency, and hospitalist. Dr. Miller has developed a comprehensive
to Haiti, whereby Advanced Practice Nurses students deliver healthcare to Haitian populations,
OSCE program for NP students, helped to develop post-graduate fellowship programs. He leads
while training Haitian healthcare workers in primary care delivery. As a U.S educated Hispanic
multidisciplinary teams to Tanzania and was instrumental in developing a health clinic in rural
immigrant nurse, Dr. Ortega is a driving force in Latin American nursing education, where
Tanzania. In addition to providing emergency care. He is director of behavioral health and
he consults extensively on curricular development. He has received several awards for his
helped to increase mental health services for Native Americans with suicidal ideation.
academic trajectory including induction as a Fellow of the American Academic of Nursing.
Michelle A. Nelson, PhD, MS, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Suzanne Staebler
Leslie A. Parker, PhD, APRN, FAAN, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Terri Marin
Secondary Sponsor: William Scott
Secondary Sponsor: Elizabeth Sharpe
Dr. Michelle A. Nelson is a clinical, academic, health policy, and organizational expert and
Dr. Leslie Parker is an Associate Professor at the University of Florida College of Nursing and
nurse leader. An FNP specializing in Anticoagulation at Staten Island University Hospital and a
a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at UFHealth Shand’s Children’s Hospital. Dr. Parker’s research
Clinical Assistant Professor at Georgia State University, she is very well known for her legislative
and practice goals address strategies to improve the nutritional outcomes of critically ill
advocacy, service, and teaching. She is prolific speaker, leader and motivator and serves as State
infants in the neonatal intensive care unit to optimize their growth and development. She has
President of UAPRN and Co-Director of CAPRN. She spearheads multiple healthcare initiatives
been awarded over $4.2 million dollars by the National Institutes of Nursing Research to lead
and develops the leaders of tomorrow. She was recently awarded the AANP 2019 Excellence
multidisciplinary investigative teams to develop interventions to improve the health of critically
in State Advocacy for Georgia and appointed to the Georgia Commission on Women.
ill infants. Her work has been widely disseminated in publications and both international and
national presentations.
24 25Courtney J. Pitts, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC, FAANP Erin J. Ross, DNP, CNP, APRN, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Donna Mcarthur Primary Sponsor: Evelyn Duffy
Secondary Sponsor: Rene Love Secondary Sponsor: Mary Maloney
Dr. Courtney J. Pitts is an Associate Professor and Director of the Family Nurse Practitioner Dr. Erin Jane Ross is a nurse practitioner in the Head & Neck Department at Cleveland
(FNP) program at Vanderbilt University School of Nursing. She is a certified FNP with a clinical Clinic. Dr. Ross has devoted 25 years of service to the otorhinolaryngology patient. She
background in primary care and expertise in the management of patients living with Human holds certification through ANCC and the Society of Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Dr. Pitts is known nationally for her expertise related to NP Nurses. She received the Outstanding Service Award and the Honor Award from the Society of
education and practice and racial and ethnic diversity in NP education. Her scholarly interests Otorhinolaryngology for her dedication to practice and education. She has developed hands-on
include HIV and primary care, racial and ethnic diversity in NP education, telehealth in NP courses for NP practice and privileging. Dr. Ross commits her time to The Ohio Association of
education, and promoting a sense of community in online learning formats. Advanced Practice Nurses for policy changes to remove barriers to practice.
Melissa Ann Pollard, DNP, APRN, RN-BC, CCRN, CEN, WCC, FAANP Michael Sanchez, DNP, CRNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Joyce Cappiello Primary Sponsor: Valerie Cotter
Secondary Sponsor: Lorna Schumann Secondary Sponsor: Elias Provencio-Vasquez
Dr. Melissa Pollard has worked for 21 years as a nurse practitioner, both as a clinician and an Dr. Michael Sanchez is an assistant professor and nurse practitioner with Johns Hopkins
educator. She has been a leader in clinical education and staff development for 30 years. She School of Nursing and Johns Hopkins Hospital. As a nurse practitioner, he is recognized for his
is recognized internationally for her leadership in developing interdisciplinary simulations to expertise in HIV and working with marginalized populations. Dr. Sanchez has developed and
engage learners. Melissa is involved in research with simulation, team training, and education implemented programs funded through the Health Resources and Service Administration, and
development; has spoken nationally and internationally. Dr. Pollard was a regional finalist for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. In recognition of his work
the award for Excellence in Education. In addition to many professional volunteer activities, and contribution to clinical practice, he has received honors for clinical excellence from the
Melissa volunteers as a nurse practitioner on international medical missions. Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, and mentorship by the Maryland Nurses Association.
Kristen E. Rawlett, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP Assanatu I. Savage, PhD, DNP, RN-BC, FNP-BC, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Susan Buchholz Primary Sponsor: Leilani Siaki
Secondary Sponsor: Shannon Idzik Secondary Sponsor: Heather Johnson
Dr. Kristen Rawlett is an Assistant Professor at University of Maryland. Her expertise is Dr. Assanatu Iyatunde Savage is the Site Director and Assistant Clinical Professor for DNP
vulnerable and underserved populations in a community setting. An FNP-BC since 2000, students at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences with expertise and significant
her current clinical practice is an outpatient substance use treatment program in Maryland. contribution in ambulatory care nursing. She has mentored, coached, and taught nurses and
As an NP Primary Investigator, her research involves partnering with communities in order graduate nursing students in providing evidence-based care. Dr. Savage has strengthened the
to provide optimal outcomes for health and wellness in adolescents. Through funding from nursing profession as an academic coach and in her role as board member, chair and member
AHRQ, University of Maryland, AACN and NIH, Dr. Rawlett explores the needs psychological of various committees and task forces for the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing
well-being in adolescents and will use the data as a foundation for continued mindfulness (AAACN) and manuscript reviewer for peer-reviewed journals. She has earned multiple military
research through her award as a Dean’s Research Scholar. and civilian recognitions.
26 27Denise Marie Schentrup, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP D’ann Wilson Somerall, DNP, MAEd, CRNP, FNP-BC, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Pam Pieper Primary Sponsor: Pamela Fordham
Secondary Sponsor: Kim Curry Secondary Sponsor: Kathleen Rhodes
Dr. Denise Schentrup is an FNP with outstanding service to the NP profession. She is a visionary Dr. D’Ann Somerall created the first nurse-managed primary care clinic at the University of
leader and advocate for NP-led interprofessional health care. Her commitment to rural health Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing. She provides care for residents of a substance
and improving access to care is evident in her clinical practice and leadership. She is driven abuse residential facility and introduces students to this topic through engaging and interactive
to provide quality health care and educate future health professionals about care delivery in instruction methods, increasing student engagement and academic/board success. As a result
vulnerable populations. Dr. Schentrup is a Fellow in the Duke Johnson and Johnson Nurse of her efforts, the UAB FNP program was recognized as a top tier program. Dr. Somerall
Leadership Program and the recipient of the AANP State Award for Excellence. recently received the UAB President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Trisha G. Sheridan, DNP, WHNP-BC, SANE-A, SANE-P, FAANP Helina Somervell, DNP, MSN, CRNP, FNP-BC, NE-BC, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Dian Evans Primary Sponsor: Janet Selway
Secondary Sponsor: Jennifer Wilbeck Secondary Sponsor: Douglas Houghton
Dr. Trisha Sheridan’s has advanced the quality of care for victims of violence nationally and Dr. Helina Somervell is a lead nurse practitioner in the department of surgery at the Johns
internationally. She has developed forensic curricula used within nursing, medicine, law Hopkins Hospital and a clinical faculty at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing
enforcement, and social services, and led interprofessional teams to improve patient outcomes. where she is developing a new role as the program director for the adrenal center of
Dr. Sheridan’s advocacy efforts led to a $2,000,000 award to develop, coordinate and excellence. Dr. Somervell has 18 years of experience as a NP in surgical oncology and
implement forensic nurse training to improve access and health outcomes for victims endocrine surgery and has collaborated with numerous multidisciplinary health care teams
of violence across the lifespan. to develop quality improvement initiatives. She represents the APRN Council on the Commission
on Magnet Recognition and was the 2018 AANP Maryland State Award recipient.
Jennifer Tedder Sonney, PhD, APRN, PPCNP-BC, FAANP
Guillermina Rincon Solis, PhD, APRN, FNP-C, GNP-C, FAANP
Primary Sponsor: Rene Love
Primary Sponsor: Leslie Robbins
Secondary Sponsor: Anne Hirsch
Secondary Sponsor: Maria Amaya
Dr. Jennifer Sonney has championed interprofessional education locally and nationally
Dr. Guillermina Solis provides a powerful voice for the underserved Hispanic community.
including publication of interprofessional educational curricula. Her research focuses on
Her commitment to working with underserved members of the Hispanic community has
the cognitive capacity of children to assume shared asthma management responsibility
created a powerful template for future NPs. Dr. Solis was recently awarded the Hispanos
and she has developed technology-based dyadic interventions to promote parent-child
Triunfadores Award from business leaders and health supporters for her advocacy, education
shared management. She is the director of the Pediatric NP program at the University of
and service to Hispanics.
Washington School of Nursing and is Secretary of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse
Practitioners. Dr. Sonney was recently nominated for the Friends of the National Institute of
Nursing Research Protégé Award.
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