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Deborah L. Spratt
MPA, BSN, RN, CNOR(E), CRCST, CHL, FAORN
Spratt’s career centers on perioperative safety. She speaks globally on sharps safety, safe patient handling and civility, Spratt was AORN President 2012-13 and received the 2021 AORN Excellence in Perioperative Management.
Patti Owens
MHA, BSN, RN, CMLSO, CNOR, FAORN
Owens is recognized worldwide for expertise in perioperative nursing and laser safety, with a focus on developing professional laser standards grounded in evidence-based practices. She received numerous awards in clinical, academic, and industrial fields.
Johnson Ogundare
DNP, MPH, CNOR, FAORN
Ogundare has transformed surgical smoke safety globally through research, education, and evidence-based implementation. His algorithm improves compliance and safety standards worldwide, influencing practice across low-, middle-, and high-income countries.
Lillian H. Nicolette
MSN, RN, CNOR, FAORN
Nicolette pioneers’ perioperative education and industry through evidence-based teaching, guideline authorship, and global leadership. Her programs deliver surgical excellence through innovation, collaboration, and transformative learning.
Barbara L. DiTullio
DNP, RN, MA, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAORN
Known for her work in peer support, crisis management, and sharps injuries, DiTullio led AORN’s first virtual nursing research symposium. She exemplifies AORN by advocating for quality care of patients and nurses in the safest environment possible.
Nikki Washington, DNP, MSN, MBA-HCM, RN, CNOR, CSSL
Board Member
Nikki Washington is the Director of Surgical Services and Nursing at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, Stockton, California.
Daphny Peneza, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CSSL, CNOR, FSIEN, FAORN
Board Member
Daphny Peneza is the Perioperative Services Manager for Neurosurgery and Neuro Interventional ORs at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Hung-Fu (Charlie) Lin, MSN, APRN-CNP, FNP-C, CRNFA, CNOR-PEDS, CNAMB, CORLN, FAORN
Board Member
Charlie Lin is a Nurse Practitioner, RN First Assist at Stanford Children's Hospital in Palo Alto, California.
Leigh Anne Bartlett, MSN, RN, CNOR
Board Member
Leigh Anne Bartlett is the Director of Surgical Services / Nursing at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield, North Carolina.
Joanne D. Muyco, DNP, RN, NE-BC, NPD-BC, CNOR
Nominating Committee Member
Joanne Muyco is a Nurse Scientist at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas.
Erica Basora, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CNOR
Nominating Committee Chair
Erica Basora is a Clinical Specialist at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.
Deborah Ebert, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, CPAN, CAPA
Nurse Executive Award
Deborah Marie Ebert is an innovative healthcare executive and mentor with 20+ years of experience in Leadership, Strategic Operations, Surgery, Perianesthesia, and Critical Care.
Zachary Wargolet
Edith Dee Hall Award
Zachary Wargolet, has worked in healthcare since 2015 starting out as a CNA on a med surg unit. He made his way into the OR in 2021 at a small community hospital and knew that OR nursing is where he found his home.
Rachel M. Edens, BSN, RN, CNOR, CPAN
Outstanding Achievement in Perioperative Nursing Management
Rachel Edens served in the Nurse Manager role of the Operating Room at Baton Rouge General Hospital. During her tenure she guided a team of 120 and oversaw the daily clinical operations of 15 OR suites.
Megan Nolan, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC
Outstanding Achievement in Perioperative Nursing Evidence - Based Practice
Megan Nolan, Senior Director of Nursing and Patient Care Operations at Boston Children’s Hospital, is an award-winning nurse leader with over 18 years of experience in perioperative services and operating room management.
Dave Picardo Calubaquib, DNP, MBA, MA, RN, CNOR, CNAMB, CSSM, CPAN, CV-BC, MEDSURG-BC
Outstanding Achievement in Nursing Clinical Practice
Dave Calubaquib is a nursing leader with extensive experience in multiple clinical areas
Leah Goldberg MSN, RN, CNOR
Outstanding Achievement in Perioperative Education: Clinical
Leah Goldberg is a proud UCONN School of Nursing alumni (2011) and recently completed her MSN in Nursing Education at the University of Hartford.
Lindsey K. Joyce MSN, RN, CNOR-CARD
Outstanding Achievement in Perioperative Education: Academic
Lindsey Joyce is currently a scrub and circulating nurse in the CVOR at St. Luke’s Hospital in Chesterfield, MO.
Ruth Plotkin Shumaker, MS, BSN, RN, CNOR
Outstanding Achievement in Mentorship - AORN Leadership
Ruth Plotkin Shumaker is an Executive Consultant and partner for Perioperative Consulting. She is a past national President and recipient of the Award for Excellence in Perioperative Nursing.
Mary C. Russell, MN, RN, FNP-BC, CNOR
Outstanding Achievement in Mentorship - Perioperative
Mary C. Russell continues to serve her chapter on the BOD, founded her state's council, and served nationally on many committees and was elected to the NLDC. Mary also serves AORN as chair of the CEAC committee.
