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J.D. Buchert, MSN, M.E.d., MS, RN, CPHQ
Outstanding Achievement in Perioperative Nursing Research Practice
J.D. Buchert has been in healthcare for over three decades and started as a combat medic in the US Army.
Sheila L. Allen, RN, BSN, CNOR(e), CRNFA(e)
Outstanding Achievement in Mentorship-AORN Leadership
Sheila Allen has been a perioperative nurse for over 50 years and has spoken and been published on perioperative clinical nursing topics, leadership, and mentoring for local to international audiences.
Kristy Simmons, MSN, RN, CNOR
Outstanding Achievement in Mentorship-Perioperative
Kristy Simmons is a lifetime member of AORN with over 40 years of experience as a perioperative nurse.
Cassendra Munro, PhD, RN, CNOR
Award for Excellence
Cassendra A. Munro, PhD, RN, CNOR, has been a perioperative nurse for over 26 years and a member of AORN for over 24 years.
Ray Avenido, RN
Robotics Surgery Specialist
Ray Avenido, RN, is a Robotics Surgery Specialist at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
Jig Patel, ST, CRCST, CHL, CIS, CER
Sterile Processing Educator/Quality Assurance Manager
Mr. Patel currently serves as the sterile processing educator/quality assurance manager for UCLA Health in Los Angeles.
Thomas W. Durick, MD
Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
Dr. Durick is an assistant professor of anesthesiology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Ann Geier, MS, RN, CNOR (E), CASC
Chief Nursing Officer
Ms. Geier has worked in the ASC industry for over 30 years and has been responsible for every aspect of financial and clinical operations in ambulatory surgery centers.
Michelle Schmitz, BS, CIC
Clinical Infection Control Practitioner
Certified in infection prevention, Michelle has over 20 years of experience in the field, with one of her focused areas in surgical site infection prevention.
Lee Rubin, MD, FAAOS, FAOA
Board-Certified Surgeon
Dr. Rubin is an associate professor of orthopedic surgery and chief of the division of adult reconstruction within the department of orthopedics and rehabilitation at the Yale School of Medicine.
Jinlei Li, MD, PhD
Program Director of Regional Anesthesia
Dr. Li is an associate professor in the department of anesthesiology at Yale University and program director of regional anesthesia and acute pain medicine at Yale New Haven Hospital.
Kathy Beydler, RN, MBA, CNOR, CASC
Perioperative Nurse, Manager, and Director, Whitman Partners
Ms. Beydler is a skilled and experienced leader with a passion for teaching perioperative professionals and achieving excellence in patient care.
V. Doreen Wagner
PhD, RN, CNOR, FAORN, FAAN
Wagner advanced perioperative patient safety from state to global levels. She has improved patient outcomes through evidence-based practice guideline development and hypothermia research, and she has a sustained record of evidence-based practices.
Brenda C. Ulmer
RN, MN, CNOR, FAORN
Ulmer’s professional nursing achievements have advanced surgical patient safety and staff perioperative practice safety through Education, Leadership and Research at the local, state, national and international levels.
Victoria M. Steelman
PhD, RN, CNOR, FAORN, FAAN
Steelman has dedicated her career to promoting excellent patient care through evidence-based practice (EBP) and has published extensively on this work. Her research focuses on perioperative patient safety. She is Past-President of AORN.
Patricia C. Seifert (Deceased)
MSN, RN, CNOR, CRNFA(E), FAORN, FAAN
The bedrock of Trish’s lifework was cardiac surgery. As a clinician/RNFA, manager, and educator she recognized the needs of patients, nurses, and surgeons. Her expertise and dedication were proven through numerous publications, lectures, and mentorships.
Kathryn Schroeter
PhD, MA-Bioethics, MS, RN, CNE, CNOR, FAORN
Schroeter is known for her research for perioperative nursing ethics and certification. She co-authored ANA’s Code of Ethics, the AORN Perioperative Explications of the Code, and serves on ANA’s Ethics Expert Panel.
Charlotte L. Guglielmi
MA, BSN, RN, CNOR, FAORN
Guglielmi is known for patient safety and high-performance teams. She is a recognized clinician, speaker, consultant, & author. She is a Past President of AORN & the AORN Foundation; & is an Award for Excellence recipient & an inaugural AORN Fellow.
Terri Goodman
PhD, RN, CNOR, FAORN
Goodman was instrumental in the transition to electronic communication for both chapters and National AORN. In 2002, she created the first chapter website so leaders of the newly formed eChapter could communicate, and an email database to engage members.
Joy Don Baker
PhD, RN-BC, CNOR, CNE, NEA-BC, FAORN, FAAN
Baker's contributions stem from the development of PNDS nomenclature recognized by ANA & SNOMED. She served as AORN Journal Editor-in-Chief & is a national & international speaker. She co-authored the award-winning book A, B, &Cs of Author Partnering.
