Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN

The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award

Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN, received The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award at 2023 AORN Expo.

David Wyatt, PhD, RN, CNOR,NEA-BC

Jerry G. Peers Distinguished Service Award

David Wyatt, Wyatt, PhD, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, received the Jerry G. Peers Distinguished Service Award at AORN Expo 2023.

Stuart Downs, DNP, RN, NEA-BC

President’s Award

Stuart Downs, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, received the 2022-2023 President’s Award at AORN Expo 2023. Stuart is presented the award by Vangie Dennis, Immediate Past President of AORN, 2022-2023.

Daphny Peneza

MSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM, FAORN

As an internationally educated nurse, I have enhanced nursing practice through my diverse global experience.

Katherine Halverson-Carpenter

MBA, BSN, RN, CNOR, FAORN

Katherine’s diverse career as staff nurse, team leader, adjunct faculty, director of inpatient obstetrics, and perioperative director spans several decades.

Jennifer (Zinn) Fencl

DNP, RN, CNS, CNOR, FAORN

Dr. Fencl is known for challenging current practice to elevate and achieve best practice for patients and staff throughout the perioperative setting.

Nakeisha Archer, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC, CNOR, CSSM

Director of Perioperative Services, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas

Nakeisha M. Archer is the Director of Perioperative Services, Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Texas.

Kristy Simmons, MSN, RN, CNOR

Pediatric Team Lead and Charge Nurse

Pediatric Team Lead and Charge Nurse

Karen White-Edwards, BSN, RN, MBA, CNOR

Professional Development Leader for Perioperative Services Administration, Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas

Karen White-Edwards is a Professional Development Leader for Perioperative Services Administration, Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.

Heidi Nanavati, MSN, CRNP, CNOR

Nurse Practitioner/RNFA at Idaho Shoulder to Hand Specialists, Boise, Idaho

Heidi Nanavati is a Nurse Practitioner/RNFA at Idaho Shoulder to Hand Specialists, Boise, Idaho.

Lisa Bailey, BSN, BS, RN, CNOR

Generalist in Nursing Professional Development at Baylor Health Care System, Dallas, Texas

Lisa Bailey is a Generalist in Nursing Professional Development at Baylor Health Care System, Dallas, Texas.

Stella Yau, MSN, RN, CNOR

Nominating Committee Member

Stella Yau is a staff nurse at the University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Garfield Ambulatory Surgery Center, San Diego, California.

Kenneth Worley, BSN, RN, CNOR

Director of Value Analysis, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock

Kenneth Worley, BSN, RN, CNOR, is director of Value Analysis, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock.

Leslie A. Petruzzelli, DNP, MBA, RN, CNOR, NE-BC

Director and Nurse Consultant at Surgical Directions, Chicago, Illinois

Leslie A. Petruzzelli, DNP, MBA, RN, CNOR, NE-BC, is a director and nurse consultant at Surgical Directions, Chicago, Illinois.

Natalie B. Jones, DHA, MBA, BHSA, BSN, RN, CNOR

Nominating Committee Member

Natalie B. Jones is a director of Perioperative Services and a nurse consultant at NBJ Healthcare Consulting and Management Company, Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Richard Dorritie, PhD, BSN, RN, CNOR

Clinical Assistant Professor, New York University, New York City

Richard Dorritie, PhD, BSN, RN, CNOR, is a clinical assistant professor, New York University, New York City.

Debra C. Callender, DNP, RN, CNOR, CSSM

Administrative Director of Surgical & Orthopedic Services, AdventHealth, Sebring, Florida

Debra C. Callender, DNP, RN, CNOR, CSSM, is the administrative director of Surgical & Orthopedic Services, AdventHealth, Sebring, Florida.

David Reinhart, DNP, MBA, RN, CNOR

Board Member

David Reinhart is the director of Nursing Education, Emory Health Care Perioperative Services Enterprise, Atlanta, Georgia.

Tracey H. Penaloza, MSN, RN, CNOR

Board Member

M. Tracey H. Penaloza is the director of Perioperative Services, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland.

Kathleen C. Law, DNP, MS, RN, CNOR

Director of Operative Services at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, Pennsylvania

Kathleen C. Law, DNP, MS, RN, CNOR, is the director of Operative Services at Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, Pennsylvania.