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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.
