Board Position: President 

Where are you from originally? Marion, South Carolina – precious small town 

How long at current organization: 34 years

Years as RN: 34 years 

Years as NPD: 11.5 years

Areas of Expertise/Coverage:  Women’s  (Labor & Delivery, Antepartum-Mother Baby)

Favorite food: Watermelon & Grits 

Favorite part of being a NPD:  The NPD role is quite rewarding as it provides unique opportunities to influence individual learners and align with the strategic goals of the organization. As a learning facilitator, partnering with other departments/disciplines to support collaborative partnerships and quality patient outcomes reaffirms my commitment to excellence.  By integrating clinical expertise with adult learning principles, the role can truly be a catalyst for transformation.  Additional fulfilling aspects of the role are being a part of an exemplary team that influences organizational education, inspiring staff to embrace life-long learning for personal and professional growth and being an advocate for the specialty. It is essential for the NPD to promote the role within the organization and community to demonstrate our contributions. 

Working on any large initiatives/projects?

• Presentation for a nursing research conference

• Course facilitator for the Office of Interprofessional Initiatives

• NPD representative for Structural Empowerment Council

Board Position: Vice President, Chair-Elect

Where are you from originally? Born in Salt Lake City but I call San Antonio home

How long at current organization: 3 years

Years as RN: 14

Years as NPD: 4

Areas of Expertise/Coverage: Trauma/Burn, Adult Acute Care

Favorite food: Fresh, local seafood

Favorite part of being a NPD: Seeing the nurses and techs grow in their profession and become more confident

Working on any large initiatives/projects? Currently working on my NPD II Clinical Ladder with my project focus on Adult PCT Foundations Class