
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 Cohort 2024 Emerging Leader Cohort 2023 Emerging Leader Cohort
2025 Emerging Leader Cohort Individual 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 Permanente Mentors: 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 Nursing Mentors: Alanna Kavanaugh, EdD(c), FNP-BC, CCRN, FCCP, FNYAM, FFNMRCSI & Joachim Voss, PhD, RN, ACRN, FAAN
Fellow: Desirae Garcia, MSN, RN, CMSRN - University Health Mentors: 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 University Mentors: 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 Nursing Mentors: Jackie Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, FAAN & Cathrin Carithers, DNP, RN
Fellow: Stephan Harper, BSN, RN - Auburn Multicare Medical Center Mentors: 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 Nursing Mentors: Jackie Dunbar-Jacob, PhD, RN, FAAN & Kelly Betts, EdD, RN, APRN, PCPNP-BC, CNE
Fellow: Lauren Inouye, MPP, RN - American Academy of Nursing Mentors: Judy Beal, DNSc, RN, FNAP, FAAN & Suzanne Miyamoto, PhD, RN, FAAN
Fellow: Katayoun Jalali, PhD, RN, CCRN, NPD-BC, SCRN, TCRN - University Health Mentors: LeAnn Holmes, DNP, APRN, FAANP & Charles Reed, PhD, RN, CNRN, SGAHN
Fellow: Oliver Jasso, DNP, RN, FNP-BC -University Health Mentors: 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 Chicago Mentors: 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 College Mentors: 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 University Mentors: Sharon Tucker, PhD, RN & Danielle Pierotti, Ph.D., R.N., CENP
Fellow: Jason Sheaffer, RN, DNP, CCRN NEA-BC,CBRN - UTMB Galveston Mentors: Lois Skillings, MS, RN, FACHE & Jerry Mansfield, PhD, MS, RN
Fellow: Deonni Stolldorf, PhD, RN, FAAN - Vanderbilt University School of Nursing Mentors: Warren Herbert, DNP, RN, FAAN & Karen Hande, PhD, DNP, APRN, CNE, ANP-BC, FAANP, ANEF
2024 Emerging Leader Cohort Individual Photos and Bios Included HERE!
Fellow: Samantha Ault, PhD, APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC - The Ohio State University Mentors: 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 Texas Mentors: Mary Kay Van Driel, EdD, MSN, MM, RN & Mona Gaw, DNP, RN
Fellow: Bette Bogdan, PhD, RN-BC, CCM, PHN - American College of Education Mentors: 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 Association Mentors: Debra Arnow, DNP, RN, NEA-BC & Trish Anderson, BSN, MBA
Fellow: Alice Ferguson, DNP, RN - MultiCare Health System Mentors: 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 Authority Mentors: 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 Center Mentors: Kathy Davis, DNP, MBA, BSN & Julia Fogelson, LCSW, CST
Fellow: Kendra Kamp, PhD, RN - University of Washington Mentors: Kelly Stamp, RN & Brenda Zierler, PhD, RN, FAAN
Fellow: Elizabeth Kinard, RN, BSN - South Carolina Dept. of Health and Environmental Control Mentors: Warren Hebert, DNP, RN, FAAN & Jane Yates RN, BSN
Fellow: Christine Lee, PhD, RN, MPH - Kaiser Permanente Mentors: Mary Lou de Leon Siantz, BSN, MSN, PhD, RN, FAAN & Marianna Volodarskiy, MSN
Fellow: Alyssa Lubbers, MSN, RN - Corewell Health Mentors: Debra Arnow, DNP, RN, NEA-BC & Kristina (Kristi) Grzybowski
Fellow: Natalie Norem, MSN, FNP-BC - TMCOne Wyatt Mentors: Jordan Yakoby, DNP, MBA, ACNP-BC, CCRN, CNE, FCCM, FNYAM & Carlos Borras, MD
Fellow: Yolaine Nozile, MSN - HANA-I Mentors: 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 Center Mentors: 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 Infusion Mentors: Lois Skillings, MS, RN, FACHE & Karen Negri
Fellow: Rebecca Swanson, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC - University of Nebraska Medical Center Mentors: 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 Nursing Mentors: 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 Nursing Mentors: 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 Control Mentors: 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 Cohort
Fellow: Kacy Dunaway, DNP, MSN, CRNP, AGACNP-BC - University of Alabama at Birmingham Mentor: Melinda Earl, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAONL
Fellow: Katy Erickson, BSN, RNC, IBCLC - Tacoma General Hospital Mentor: 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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