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NurseTRUST is incredibly proud of our Emerging Leader Fellows! In an 8 month interactive format, they focus on six key competencies that are essential for emerging leaders to master: self- awareness, learning agility, communication, political savvy, influencing outcomes, and motivating others. Check out each cohort below.  2025 Emerging Leader Cohort2024 Emerging Leader Cohort
 2023 Emerging Leader Cohort
 2025 Emerging Leader CohortIndividual Photos and Bios Included HERE!
 
 Fellow: Rachel Breman, PhD, MSN, MPH, RN, FAWHONN - University of Maryland School of Nursing Mentors: Judy Beal, DNSc, RN, FNAP, FAAN & Yolanda Ogbolu, PhD, CRNP
 Fellow: Kerri Covert, MSN, RNC-NIC - Kaiser PermanenteMentors: Vivian Torres-Suarez, MBA, BSN, RN & Tanisha Dickens, DNP, MBA, NEA-BC, C OB-EFM, C-ONQS, CLE
 Fellow: Melissa Florell, PhD, RN - University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of NursingMentors: Alanna Kavanaugh, EdD(c), FNP-BC, CCRN, FCCP, FNYAM, FFNMRCSI & Joachim Voss, PhD, RN, ACRN, FAAN
 Fellow: Desirae Garcia, MSN, RN, CMSRN - University HealthMentors: Jerry Mansfield, PhD, MS, RN & Golda Manalili,  DNP, MSN, RN-C, PNAP
 Fellow: Shevonba Graham, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, MEDSURG-BC, GERO-BC, CMSRN, PCCN, C-EFM, RNC-OB, RNC-MNN - Touro UniversityMentors: Nelson Tuazon, DNP, DBA, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, CNE, FNAP, FACHE, FAAN & Jordan Yakoby, DNP, MBA, ACNP-BC, CCRN, CNE, FCCM, FNYAM
 Fellow: Douglass Haas, DNP, APRN-NP, FNP-BC, AGACNP-BC- University of Nebraska Medical Center - College of NursingMentors: Jackie Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, FAAN & Cathrin Carithers, DNP, RN
 Fellow: Stephan Harper, BSN, RN - Auburn Multicare Medical CenterMentors: Erin Denholm, MSN, RN & June M. Altaras,  MN, NEA-BCEVP
 
 Fellow: Haley Hays, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ENP-C, AGACNP-BC - University of Nebraska Medical Center, College of NursingMentors: Jackie Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, FAAN & Kelly Betts, EdD, RN, APRN, PCPNP-BC, CNE
 
 Fellow: Lauren Inouye, MPP, RN - American Academy of NursingMentors: Judy Beal, DNSc, RN, FNAP, FAAN & Suzanne Miyamoto, PhD, RN, FAAN
 
 Fellow: Katayoun Jalali, PhD, RN, CCRN, NPD-BC, SCRN, TCRN - University HealthMentors: LeAnn Holmes, DNP, APRN, FAANP & Charles Reed, PhD, RN, CNRN, SGAHN
 Fellow: Oliver Jasso, DNP, RN, FNP-BC -University HealthMentors: Irene Christine Lee, PhD, MPH, RN, RNC-OB, CPH & Charles Reed, PhD, RN, CNRN, SGAHN
 
 Fellow: Nia Josiah, DNP, MSN, RN, PMHNP - University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing Mentors: Nelson Tuazon, DNP, DBA, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, CNE, FNAP, FACHE, FAAN & Tamar Rodney, PHD, MSN, BSN, BS, RN, APRN, CNE, PMHNP-BC, FAAN; DNP
 
 Fellow: Mary Dawn Koenig, PhD, RN, CNM, FACNM, FAWHONN - University of Illinois ChicagoMentors: Kate Fiandt, PhD, APRN-NP, FAANP, FAAN & Eileen Collins, PhD, RN, FAAN & Carol Ferrans, PhD, RN, FAAN
 
 Fellow: Krystal McGovern, DNP, MSN-Ed, RN, MBA, CNE, CCRN, MEDSURG-BC -Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Colby-Sawyer CollegeMentors: Kate Fiandt, PhD, APRN-NP, FAANP, FAAN & Carole Usher, MSN, MVA, RN, CPPS
 
 Fellow: Melissa Newlan, MSN, RN, CRNI - St Luke's Health Systems/ Idaho State UniversityMentors: Sharon Tucker, PhD, RN & Danielle Pierotti, Ph.D., R.N., CENP
 
 Fellow: Jason Sheaffer, RN, DNP, CCRN NEA-BC,CBRN - UTMB GalvestonMentors: Lois Skillings, MS, RN, FACHE & Jerry Mansfield, PhD, MS, RN
 
 Fellow: Deonni Stolldorf, PhD, RN, FAAN - Vanderbilt University School of NursingMentors: Warren Herbert, DNP, RN, FAAN & Karen Hande, PhD, DNP, APRN, CNE, ANP-BC, FAANP, ANEF
 
   2024 Emerging Leader CohortIndividual Photos and Bios Included HERE!
 Fellow: Samantha Ault, PhD, APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC - The Ohio State UniversityMentors: Deborah (Debbie) Swanson, MS, RN, BC & Sharon Tucker, PhD, APRN-CNS, PMHCNS-BC, NC-BC, EBP-C, FNAP, FAAN
 Fellow: Amie Bedgood, PhD, MSN, RN - Ascension TexasMentors: Mary Kay Van Driel, EdD, MSN, MM, RN & Mona Gaw, DNP, RN
   Fellow: Bette Bogdan, PhD, RN-BC, CCM, PHN - American College of EducationMentors: Amy Barton, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF & Warren Hebert, DNP, RN, FAAN
 Fellow: Maya Clark-Cutaia, PhD, ACNP-BC, RN - Hunter College School of Nursing
 Mentors: Angela Frederick Amar, PhD, RN. FAAN & Sean Clarke, PhD, RN, FAAN
 
 Fellow: Gena Cooper, RN, MSN - Washington State Hospital AssociationMentors: Debra Arnow, DNP, RN, NEA-BC & Trish Anderson, BSN, MBA
 Fellow: Alice Ferguson, DNP, RN - MultiCare Health SystemMentors: Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, FAAN & Kathy Davis, DNP, MBA, BSN
 
 Fellow: Juan Carlos Flores, MBA, BSN - University Health
 Mentors: Sharon Tucker, PhD, RN & Nelson Tuazon. DNP, DBA, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, CPHQ, CPPS, FNAP, FACHE, FAAN
 Fellow: Natalie Fortson, BA, BSN, MSN - University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital Mentors: Nelson Tuazon. DNP, DBA, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, CPHQ, CPPS, FNAP, FACHE, FAAN & Dr. Pamela Patterson, DNP, RN, NE-BC Fellow: Kelly Henrichs, DNP, RN, GNP-BC - University of CO Mentors: David Allen, DNP, RN, CCNS-BC, CCRN-K & Mary Beth Makic, PhD, RN, CCNS, CCRN, FAAN, FNAP, FCNS Fellow: Colette Jones, MN - WA Health Care AuthorityMentors: David Allen, DNP, RN, CCNS-BC, CCRN-K & Mary Beth Makic, PhD, RN, CCNS, CCRN, FAAN, FNAP, FCNS
 Fellow: Kathleen Juco-Purdy, MSN,RN - French Hospital Medical CenterMentors: Kathy Davis, DNP, MBA, BSN & Julia Fogelson, LCSW, CST
 Fellow: Kendra Kamp, PhD, RN - University of WashingtonMentors: Kelly Stamp, RN & Brenda Zierler, PhD, RN, FAAN
 Fellow: Elizabeth Kinard, RN, BSN - South Carolina Dept. of Health and Environmental ControlMentors: Warren Hebert, DNP, RN, FAAN & Jane Yates RN, BSN
 Fellow: Christine Lee, PhD, RN, MPH - Kaiser PermanenteMentors: Mary Lou de Leon Siantz, BSN, MSN, PhD, RN, FAAN & Marianna Volodarskiy, MSN
 Fellow: Alyssa Lubbers, MSN, RN - Corewell HealthMentors: Debra Arnow, DNP, RN, NEA-BC & Kristina (Kristi) Grzybowski
 Fellow: Natalie Norem, MSN, FNP-BC - TMCOne WyattMentors: Jordan Yakoby, DNP, MBA, ACNP-BC, CCRN, CNE, FCCM, FNYAM & Carlos Borras, MD
 Fellow: Yolaine Nozile, MSN - HANA-IMentors: Jordan Yakoby, DNP, MBA, ACNP-BC, CCRN, CNE, FCCM, FNYAM & Marie Etienne, DNP, ARNP, FNP, GNP, PNP, PLNC
 Fellow: Jill Reed, PhD - University of Nebraska Medical CenterMentors: Keela Herr, PhD, RN, AGSF, FGSA, FAAN & Teresa Barry Hultquist PhD, MSN, RN, PHCNS-BC, NE-BC
 Fellow: Michele Rodriguez, BSN - Dignity Home Health Hospice and InfusionMentors: Lois Skillings, MS, RN, FACHE & Karen Negri
 Fellow: Rebecca Swanson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC - University of Nebraska Medical CenterMentors: Darcy Jaffe, MN, ARNP, PMH-CNS-BC, FACHE & Kathryn Fiandt, PhD, APRN-NP, FAANP, FAAN
 Fellow: Janet Terry, DNP, MSN, BSN - Idaho State University, School of NursingMentors: Kristen M. Swanson PhD, RN, FAAN & Gina Clarkson, PhD, APRN, NNP-BC
 Fellow: Jennifer Walsh, DNP, CPNP-PC, CNE - The George Washington University School of NursingMentors: Kathryn Fiandt, PhD, APRN-NP, FAANP, FAAN  & Linda Cassar, DNP, NP, MSN, BSN, CNE
 Fellow: Holli West, BSN - South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental ControlMentors: Malia Davis, MSN, RN & Jordan Laird, BNS, RN
 Fellow: Allie Wildenstein, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC - Intermountain Health- Saint Joseph Hospital Mentors: Lois Skillings, MS, RN, FACHE & Amanda Feild, Director, MSN, RN, NE-BC, PCCN 
 2023 Emerging Leader CohortFellow: Kacy Dunaway, DNP, MSN, CRNP, AGACNP-BC - University of Alabama at BirminghamMentor: Melinda Earl, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAONL
 Fellow: Katy Erickson, BSN, RNC, IBCLC - Tacoma General HospitalMentor: June Chan, BSN, MSN, MSA
 
 Fellow: Rachael Hodges, BSN, RN, CHSE CAHIMS - University of Tennessee, Knoxville College of Nursing
 Mentor: Susan Apold, PhD, ANP-BC, FAAN, FAANP
 
 Fellow: Donna Hyde, MSN/Ed, RN, MGSF - University of New England School of Nursing and Population Health
 Mentor: Teri Pipe, PhD, RN
 
 Fellow: Katie Jett, DNP, RN, MSN, FNP-BC - Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College
 Mentor: Angela Green, PhD, RN, CPHQ, FAHA, FAAN
 
 Fellow: Alanna Kavanaugh, RN, FNP, EdD(c), MS, BSN - Mount Saint Vincent
 Mentor: Kathy Davis, DNP, MBA, BSN
 
 Fellow: Jiying Ling, PhD, MS, RN, FAAN - Michigan State University College of Nursing
 Mentor: Debra Arnow, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
 
 Fellow: Srishti Liu, RN, MSN, CNO - Presbyterian Healthcare Services
 Mentor: Debra Swanson, MS, RN, BC
 
 Fellow: Angela McConachie, DNP, MSN-FNP, RN - Director of Undergraduate Accelerated/WEO, Barnes-Jewish Hospital
 Mentor: Melinda Earl, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAONL
 
 Fellow: Kerry McKenna-Ducharrme, RN, MS, BSN - Presbyterian Hospital
 Mentor: Mary Kay Van Driel, EdD, MSN, MM, RN
 
 Fellow: Emily Norris, RN, BSN, CMSRN - Spectrum Health Medical Group
 Mentor: Erin Denholm, MSN, RN
 
 Fellow: Katie Noss, RN, BSN - Pennsylvania Association of Community Health Centers
 Mentor: Warren Hebert, DNP, RN, FAAN
 
 Fellow: Anjie Raber, PhD, RN, CNE, BSN - University of Portland School of Nursing and Health Innovations
 Mentor: Suzanne Boyle, BS MSN DNSc.
 
 Fellow: Lana Sargent, RN, MSN, BSN - VCU School of Nursing
 Mentor: Kathryn Fiandt, PhD, APRN-NP, FAANP, FAAN
 
 Fellow: Bin Suh, PhD, BSN, RN - Bureau of Assessment and Evaluation, Arizona Department of Health Services
 Mentor: Mary Lou de Leon Siantz, BSN, MSN, PhD, RN, FAAN
 
 Fellow: Michelle Ubau, DNP(c), MSN, APN, FNP-BC -  ACCESS Community Health Network
 Mentor: Malia Davis, MSN, RN
 
 Fellow: Jordan Yakoby, EdD, DNP, MBA, MSA, BSN - College of Mount Saint Vincent Overlook Medical Center, Summit NJ
 Mentor: Debra Arnow, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
 
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