New Member Spotlight

Welcome to the following NurseTRUST New Members! 

Ethan Cicero, PhD, RN, FAAN
Assistant Professor
Emory University

Dr. Cicero’s program of research is focused on evaluating the interrelationship between social inequities and the effects of adverse and affirming social conditions on the health and well-being of transgender, nonbinary, and other gender expansive adults, with a particular interest in promoting healthy aging and reducing the risk for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. 

Debra Thompson, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
CEO
Debra N. Thompson, LLC

Debra N. Thompson, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN is a seasoned executive who is committed to high quality, safe and effective health care delivery via system thinking and human development. Moreover, she develops and mentors future nurse leaders. She has held leadership positions in both academic and community health systems from the frontline to the boardroom.. She is adjunct faculty in Nursing at the University of Pittsburgh and Saint Vincent College where her teaching focuses on leadership development, patient safety and system thinking. She is engaged in the Future of People at Work Initiative, which explores with practitioners, leaders and thought pioneers on how emerging trends and technologies impact the workplace and workforce. As a fiber arts enthusiast and reader, she actively collects yarn, knits and is always looking for new books.

Louis Kaplan, PhD, RN

I moved from Boston, MA to Monterey, CA during the first half of 2020 (before there was a COVID-19 vaccination) to begin a teaching position in a nursing program on the beautiful Monterey Peninsula. I suppose I am a coastal person. My main love has been critical care nursing. I was a computer programmer before becoming a nurse so I expected to love the technical (nerdy) side of the work. Wrong! I ended up loving the connection with families and patients. I later discovered that I loved teaching nursing even more. I am new to the world of leadership but hope to find my leadership role within nursing education. My family is just two of us. I love bicycling and music. Judy Beal was my dean when I taught at Simmons University (Boston). She continues to be a role model and I thank her for introducing me to NurseTRUST.

Joanna Saville, RN, MSN, CCM
Regional Director Clinical Operations
Alante

Laure Marino, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE
Associate Professor and Track Coordinator
Baylor University The Louise Herrington School of Nursing

I’m a proud West Virginian with over 40 years of nursing practice across both the public and private sectors. I’m married with six amazing kids, 2 granddaughters and two energetic sheepadoodle puppies, who keep things lively. Outside of work, I find balance through yoga and meditation, and joy in golf, travel and cultivating orchids. I also love working with stained glass—there’s something peaceful about creating beauty with your hands. Life is full and deeply meaningful.

Precious S. Davis, EdD, MSN, BSN, RN
Assistant Professor
UNMC College of Nursing 

Dr. Precious S. Davis, EdD, MSN, RN is a proud nurse educator, mentor, and wellness advocate with a passion for empowering future leaders in healthcare. She recently attended the NurseTrust Annual Summit in North Carolina as a first-time attendee and left inspired by the power of shared purpose. A mother to vibrant young adults and 1 teenager—Miracle, Mark, and Mariah—Precious finds joy in nurturing not only her children but also aspiring nurses through her mentoring and coaching work. She is deeply connected to nature, often writing beneath the trees or beside the water, drawing strength and creativity from the earth. Whether she's journaling in purple ink (her favorite color) or exploring a new city, she carries her love for healing, growth, and intentional living into everything she does. Precious believes that trust, mentorship, and vision are vital to transforming healthcare and uplifting the next generation of nurse leaders.

Zachary Carson, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
Assistant Professor
The University of Texas Medical Branch

Hi! I’m an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), where I teach undergraduate nursing students, focusing on critical care and community/population health. I’m passionate about preparing the next generation of nurses to care for diverse communities, especially those in low-resource settings—both here at home and around the world. I believe in the power of nursing to drive real change, and I’m excited to be part of a community like NurseTRUST that supports leadership and innovation in our field.When I’m not teaching or working on community health projects, you can usually find me in my wood shop, pottery studio, or with a pair of knitting needles in hand. Creative work helps keep me grounded and brings a sense of balance to my life. I’m looking forward to connecting with others who share a passion for making a difference through nursing.

Jennifer Allison, MSN, FNP-BC
Chief Healthcare Operations Officer
Precision Diagnostics

Throughout my nursing career, I have built a strong foundation in both clinical practice and healthcare leadership. I began my nursing journey over twenty years ago, focusing on trauma ICU and emergency room nursing. For the majority of my clinical experience, I have worked as a Nurse Practitioner in emergency rooms, urgent care, and innovative acute care delivery models. As my career progressed, I transitioned into leadership roles where I utilized my clinical expertise to drive operational efficiency and improve patient outcomes. In these positions, I successfully implemented innovative care models, streamlined clinical processes, and supported multiple healthcare digital transformation initiatives. I have also developed cross-functional teams dedicated to patient-centered care. My leadership experience includes developing and coaching emerging leaders, as well as creating formal on-the-job training programs for leadership development. My commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery is evident through strategic initiatives such as optimizing data analytics to improve care practices and launching educational programs for clinical staff. This dual perspective as both a clinician and an operations leader empowers me to connect patient needs with organizational goals, fostering an environment of continuous improvement in healthcare services.

Eric Ido-Bruce, BSN, RN
Clinical Sales Manager
Percipio Health

I am an accomplished nurse leader with over 15 years of experience spanning critical care, digital health, and clinical operations. I began my career in critical care in New York, and quickly emerged as a leader by chairing unit councils and spearheading staff education initiatives. Transitioning into digital health, I held leadership roles at leading organizations including Philips, Vivify Health, and Myia Health, where I directed cross-functional teams, led national implementations, and built scalable care delivery models. My career reflects a strong commitment to population health, patient-centered innovation, and collaborative leadership across clinical and corporate settings.