Guidelines Workshops

Christopher Stucky

PhD, RN, CNOR, CSSM, CNAMB, NEA-BC, FAORN, FAAN

Stucky is internationally renowned for his innovative and comprehensive perioperative research portfolio to improve surgical care quality and safety and for extensive advocacy supporting the growth and excellence of the perioperative nursing profession..

Kenneth Romito

DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CNOR, CSSM, FAORN

As an Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist with a specialty preparation in perioperative nursing, Romito is committed to advancing patient advocacy and improved outcomes through evidence-based practice and nursing professionalism.

Cassendra A. Munro

PhD, BS, RN, RNFA, CNOR, FAORN, FAAN

Munro has been a perioperative nurse for over 26 years and is a practice expert with emphasis on pressure injury prevention. She is a Nurse Scientist at Stanford Health Care, CA. She also received the 2023 AORN Excellence in Periop Nursing Award.

Brenda G. Larkin

MS, APRN, ACNS-BC, CNS-CP, CSSM, CNOR, FAORN

Brenda is an accomplished Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 20 years of advanced practice experience. She has led evidence-based practice improvement projects in health systems, which have improved patient outcomes and perioperative nursing practice.

Larry L. Asplin

MSN, RN, CSSM(E), CNOR(E), FAORN

Asplin received the top 100 Distinguished Nursing Alumni awards for his local & national involvement with perioperative patient safety. He received the 2023 AORN Outstanding Volunteer Award & is the President of the AORN Foundation.

Holly S. Ervine

MSN, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CNOR, FAORN

Ervine’s passion for perioperative nursing & AORN is evidenced by her advocacy, education and leadership. She is an educator at her core & has invested a portion of her nursing career in the professional development of other nurses, educators and leaders.

Donna J. Doyle

DNP, RN, CNOR, NE-BC, FAORN

Doyle’s leadership impact, as an author, researcher, and extensive lecturer, in mentoring, recruitment, retention, and succession planning, is foundational for global mentorship and academic partnership development.

J.D. Buchert, MSN, M.Ed., MS, RN, CNOR, CPHQ

Board Member

J.D. Buchert is a Workforce Safety Manager at Parkland Health, Dallas, Texas.

Dr. Travis Reece-Nguyen, MD, MPH, FAAP

Medical Director | Gender Recognition and Affirmative Care through Education (GRACE) Team

Rani Morrison Williams, MS, MSW, LCSW, FACHE, CDE

Chief Diversity and Community Health Equity Officer, UI Health

Ms. Williams currently serves as the first Chief Diversity and Community Health Equity Officer at University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System (UI Health) leading efforts towards improving diversity, inclusion, and health.

Paula M. Neira JD, MSN, RN, CEN, FAAN

Motivational Speaker

Paula M. Neira, JD, MSN, RN, CEN, FAAN, is the Johns Hopkins Medicine Program Director of LGBTQ+ Equity and Education in the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity.

NaKeisha “Nikki” D. Washington, MSN, MBA, RN, CNOR

Director of Surgical Services, St. Joseph’s Medical Center

NaKeisha “Nikki” D. Washington, MSN, MBA, RN, CNOR is a Director of Surgical Services at St. Joseph’s Medical Center in Stockton, CA.

Dr. Joanne Muyco DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNOR

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Dr. Joanne Muyco is a perioperative registered nurse with over 10 years of nursing experience.

Dima Ghawi, MBA

Leadership Consultant & Executive Coach

Through keynote speeches, workshops, executive coaching, and her online global community, Dima shares her unique leadership journey with one goal in mind: motivate and activate those around her to reimagine their potential and grow into leaders.

Dr. Adrianna Nava, PhD, MPA, MSN, RN

Research Scientist, National Committee for Quality Assurance

Adrianna Nava is a Research Scientist at the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) where she serves as the scientific lead for the development of measures addressing the social determinants of health (SDOH).

Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAAN, CSP

CEO & Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute

Dr. Renee Thompson is a sought-after speaker, author, consultant, and leading authority on creating healthy workforces by eliminating bullying and incivility.

Pamela Hunt, MSN, RN, NEA-BC-FAAN

National Nurse Executive, Author, and Community Leader

Pam is nationally known as a nurse executive, author, financial, quality, safety and strategic expert, and community leader.

Mary Alice Miner, PhD, RN, CNOR

Senior Perioperative Practice Specialist

Dr. Miner is a Senior Perioperative Practice Specialist with the AORN. She is now revising the Guideline for Prevention of Hypothermia.

Erin Kyle, DNP, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC

Editor in Chief, Guidelines for Perioperative Practice

Dr. Erin Kyle is the Editor-in-Chief of the Guidelines for Perioperative Practice at AORN where she works closely with the Nursing Practice team and the Guidelines Advisory Board in developing and updating AORN's 35 evidence-based guidelines.

Vangie Dennis

MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO

Vangie Dennis is an acclaimed independent consultant who lectures on lasers and nursing practice nationally and internationally.