Experienced executive nurse leader whose development from staff nurse to executive nurse leader instilled a passion for advocacy and service. Privileged to serve the profession through elected and appointed office in a variety of professional organizations at the state and national level. These roles have been dedicated to advocacy and advancing education, leadership, and practice. Has promoted the advancement of clinical nursing practice as a chief nursing executive, a disaster nurse leader, and through impacting state and national practice within leadership roles in a variety of professional organizations. Strongly interested in innovation at the point of care and developing leaders for the future.