Ruth McDermott-Levy, PhD

Professor; Co-Director, Mid-Atlantic Center for Children's Health and the Environment | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University

Dr. McDermott-Levy, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN is an expert in environmental health, global health, and public health nursing

Lead Exposure Climate Change Fracking and Health Immigrant Health Public Health

Shelby Garner, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Nursing · Baylor University

Expert in clinical nursing research, including nursing simulation, mHealth, and nurse migration

Simulation in Nursing Education Mobile Health Mhealth Non-Communicable Diseases Mobile health apps

Melissa O'Connor, PhD

The M. Louise Fitzpatrick Endowed Professor in Community and Home Health Nursing | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University

Melissa O'Connor, PhD, MBA, RN, FGSA, FAAN, is an expert in home health care, geriatric nursing and transitions in care.

Geriatrics and Gerontology Applied Health Informatics Geriatric Nursing Geriatric Home Health Transitions in Care

Dr. Adey Nyamathi

Founding Dean and Distinguished Professor of Nursing · UC Irvine

Dr. Nyamathi conducts studies among vulnerable groups, including homeless, drug-addicted and incarcerated persons and gay/bisexual youth.

Vulnerable Populations Tuberculosis Role of Nursing Hiv/Aids Hepatitis

Ric Cuming, EdD, MSN, RN

Chief Operating Officer · ChristianaCare

Ric Cuming is responsible for professional practice, standards, research, outcomes and workforce in acute care and home health settings.

Operations Management Nursing Policy Strategy Leadership Nursing Procedures

Jeanne-Marie Stacciarini

Associate Dean/Associate Professor · University of Florida

Jeanne Stacciarini’s research interests are in the area of mental health promotion and health disparities in various populations.

Diversity Population Health Mental Health

Daniel Smith, PhD

Weingarten Endowed Assistant Professor of Nursing · Villanova University

Dr. Smith is an environmental/occupational health researcher primarily focused on the multiple health impacts of climate change on health.

Climate Change and Health Harm Reduction Kidney Health Lead Exposure Farmworkers

Kae Livsey

Associate Professor · Western Carolina University

Kae Livsey's research includes applied learning techniques as well as community needs assessment in local and international settings.

Patricia Bradley, PhD

Associate Dean for Inclusive Excellence; Associate Professor of Nursing | M. Louise Fitzpatrick College of Nursing · Villanova University

Patricia K. Bradley, PhD, RN, FAAN is a leading expert in psychiatric mental health nursing and disparities in cancer outcomes.

Diversity/Cultural Competence Cancer Survivorship Breast Cancer Screening Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Health Disparity

Michelle Lobchuk

Associate Professor · Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Manitoba

Empathic understanding of our partners in care - Family Carers in Canada

Empathy Perceptual understanding Video-feedback Caregiving Family Caregiving

Karen Giuliano

Professor, Elaine Marieb College of Nursing and Institute for Applied Life Sciences and Co-Director, Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation · University of Massachusetts Amherst

Karen Giuliano's research is focused on the intersection of clinical needs and medical technology use, development and innovation.

Hospital-acquired Pneumonia Medical Technology‎ Medical Devices Critical Care Nursing Product Development

Denise Schentrup

Clinical Associate Professor/Associate Dean · University of Florida

Denise Schentrup serves as clinical director of Archer Family Health Care, the UF College of Nursing’s nurse-led clinic.

Interprofessional Team-based Care Quality Improvement Rural Health Health Information Exchange

Jane Carrington

Associate Professor/Chair/Co-Director · University of Florida

Jane Carrington is internationally known for expertise in informatics, electronic health record, human factors and communication.

Electronic Health Records Informatics Human Factors Communication

Michelle Kimzey

Assistant Professor · Texas Christian University

Michelle Kimzey is an expert in gerontology, dementia care education, palliative care, and older adults with dementia.

Older Adults with Dimentia Dementia Care Education Gerontology Palliative Care

Michael Bumbach

Clinical Assistant Professor · University of Florida

Michael Bumbach's research focus includes the use of advanced technology related to nursing education and patient education/health literacy.

Technology in Nursing Education Health literacy Technology and Patient Care Family Nurse Practitioners Health Education

Christopher Watts

Marilyn & Morgan Davies Dean, Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences; Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders · Texas Christian University

Christopher Watts researches laryngeal function in voice and swallowing, including voice, dysphagia, and neurological disorders.

Voice Disorders Parkinson's Neurological Disorders Laryngeal Function Dysphagia

Jennifer Painter, DNP, CNS

Associate Chief Learning Officer & Vice President Nursing Professional Development · ChristianaCare

Jennifer Painter is an expert at nursing professional development, nursing education and oncology nursing.

Nursing Education Workforce Nursing Professional Development Organizational Infrastructure

Joan Pirrung, MSN, APRN, ACNS-BC

Chief Nursing Officer of Union Hospital · ChristianaCare

Joan Pirrung is the chief nursing officer at ChristianaCare’s Union Hospital.

Acute Inpatient Surgical and Trauma Services Trauma Service Leadership Trauma Nursing Trauma Care Adult Health

Paige Merring, MSN, RN, CCRN

Nursing Excellence Manager · ChristianaCare

Paige Merring, MSN, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC, is the Nursing Excellence Manager at ChristianaCare.

Nursing Leadership Professional Governance Magnet

Janie Robinson

Associate Professor · Texas Christian University

Dr. Robinson's interest include kidney disease, chronic illnesses, and health disparities in African Americans

Health Disparities in African Americans Kidney Disease in African Americans Chronic Illnesses in African Americans