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Lisa Spruce, DNP, RN, CNS-CP, CNOR, ACNS, ACNP, FAAN
Director of Evidence Based Perioperative Practice
Dr. Lisa Spruce is the Director of Evidence Based Perioperative Practice at AORN. She is responsible for the overall leadership of the products, services, and guidelines developed by AORN's Nursing Practice Team.
Kristyn Seeman, MLS, BSN, RN, CNOR
Clinical Perioperative Research Librarian
Kristyn is a Clinical Research Librarian at AORN and performs literature searches and retrievals for AORN’s Guidelines for Perioperative Practice authors.
Karen deKay, MSN, RN, CNOR, CIC
Senior Perioperative Practice Specialist
Karen deKay is a Senior Perioperative Practice Specialist at AORN. She is certified in perioperative nursing and infection control and has over twenty years of experience developing education.
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, the essence of Peneza's professional practice is to continue creating meaningful global collaborations while enhancing nursing practice through innovative education and transformational leadership.
Katherine Halverson-Carpenter
MBA, BSN, RN, CNOR, FAORN
Halverson-Carpenter’s administrative leadership impacted patient safety and team reliability in research and evidence-based practice. Educational products were developed at AORN under her leadership and refinement of the PNDS as PNDS Task Force chair.
Jennifer (Zinn) Fencl
DNP, RN, CNS, CNOR, FAORN
Fencl is known for translating evidence into clinical practice through research and QI projects. She adds to the body of perioperative nursing knowledge through dissemination. She has published and presented perioperative nursing topics globally.
Kristy Simmons, MSN, RN, CNOR
Pediatric Team Lead and Charge Nurse, Woman’s Hospital, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Kristy P. Simmons, MSN, RN, CNOR, is a pediatric team leader, perioperative ambulatory center charge nurse, and staff nurse at Woman’s Hospital, Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Karen White-Edwards, BSN, RN, MBA, CNOR
Nursing Director for Perioperative Services over Main 3 and Dunn 6, Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas
Karen Y. White-Edwards, MBA, BSN, RN, CNOR, is the Nursing Director for Perioperative Services over Main 3 and Dunn 6, at Houston Methodist Hospital, 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 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 Chair
Natalie B. Jones is a director of Perioperative Services and a nurse consultant at NBJ Healthcare Consulting and Management Company in Coconut Creek, 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
Board Member
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.
