New Member Spotlight

Welcome to the following NurseTRUST New Members! 

Jean Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF
Dean and Professor
University of Kansas School of Nursing

Greetings! I am Jean Giddens and currently serve as dean at University of Kansas School of Nursing. and prior to that I served as dean at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing for 11 years. I am also current the chair of the board of directors for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. I have been so grateful to have so many wonderful colleagues over the years that has made my leadership journey so enjoyable! In my spare time I like to garden and go for long walks.

Anne-Marie Barron, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN
Professor Emerita, Associate Dean (R) and Clinical Nurse Specialist
Simmons University and Massachusetts General Hospital

Advanced practice nurse, nurse educator, academic leader, and nurse scientist committed to elevating the role of the nurse and other health professionals in providing compassionate care. Focus has been on: integrating mental health and physical health; illuminating the power of nursing to transform suffering and promote healing; serious illness and palliative care; international nursing education; developing nurses’ skills across cultures; and academic leadership that creates communities of academic excellence and caring scholars.

Vice President Student Health and Wellness
Loyola University Chicago

My name is Joan Holden, and I have been a nurse for over 40 years. In my current role as Assistant Vice President for Student Health and Wellness at Loyola University Chicago, I manage a large interdisciplinary team of professionals at Loyola's Wellness Center. Prior to this position, I was on the faculty at Rush University College of Nursing, where I taught students on the clinical units specializing in oncology. In my spare time I enjoy traveling and spending time with my 3 adult children.

Cynthia P. Paidipati, PhD, APRN, PMH-NP/CNS-BC 
Clinical Assistant Professor
Loyola University Chicago

Dr. Cynthia P. Paidipati PhD, APRN, PMH-NP/CNS-BC(she/her) is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Loyola University Chicago. Inspired by her education and training at the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Cynthia's research, education, and clinical expertise focuses on mental health, pediatrics, health equity, ethics, and social justice. Dr. Paidipati is also a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner specializing in children, adolescents, and their families. She is a Board of Director for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, IL Chapter. Cynthia is active in advocacy and policy work in mental health and suicide prevention. In the future, Dr. Paidipati would like to be a leader in mental health, policy, and health law. She is currently enrolled in a Master of Jurisprudence in Health Law Program. In her spare time, Cynthia enjoys foodie adventures, photography, traveling, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago.

Sharon Baughman, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN
Chief Nursing Officer
MainHealth

Sharon Baughman serves as MaineHealth’s Chief Nursing Officer. In this role, she provides leadership, direction and administration of direct patient care activities in addition to nursing practice, nursing and non-nursing clinical education and development across the organization. As the MaineHealth CNO, she is responsible for driving, supporting and modeling a values-based culture focused on patient-centeredness, excellence, respect, ownership, integrity, and innovation.

Devin Carr, DNP, RN, RRT, ACNS-BC, NEA-BC, CPPS
Regional Chief Nursing Officer
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center

Born and raised in rural Tennessee, I entered healthcare at a young age first as an EMT and later a respiratory therapist and ultimately a nurse. Thanks to great mentors and wonderful opportunities, my career has continued to evolve allowing me to work in a variety of exceptional health care systems and educational institutions while. I currently live in Portland, Maine and, aside from a very busy professional life, I enjoy quiet time at home, reading, cooking, and playing with my golden retriever.

Shulamite Odogwu, EdD, MSN, CNE, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Associate Dean of Undergraduate Nursing Programs and Associate Professor 
Saint Joseph's School of Nursing at the University of Mount Saint Vincent

Dr. Shulamite Odogwu is an Associate Dean of Undergraduate Nursing Programs and Associate Professor in the Saint Joseph's School of Nursing at the University of Mount Saint Vincent. Prior to UMSV, she was an adjunct faculty at the College of New Rochelle. She is also a high-risk obstetric certified nurse educator. She has a great passion for teaching and elevates the classroom experiences of her students by integrating her clinical experiences and humor during lectures.

Jamie Rausch, Ph.D., RN
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Indiana University

Dr. Jamie Rausch is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) at Indiana University School of Nursing, Fort Wayne campus. When not at work, Dr. Rausch spends time with her significant other, Aaron, her son, Cory, and her pets (dog-Lucy, cat-Tigger).