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Shola Richards
CEO & Founder, Go Together Global®
Go Together Global®
Shola Richards is the CEO and Founder of Go Together Global®, the best-selling author of Making Work Work, and Go Together, and he is leading a worldwide movement to change the world based on how we treat each other at work. Shola’s work has been featured on the Today Show, Forbes, Black Enterprise, Complete Wellbeing India, Business Insider Australia, and his tireless efforts to make the world a kinder place have earned him the well-deserved nickname, "Brother Teresa".
As a speaker, Shola has shared his transformative message with leading hospitality organizations, Fortune 50 companies, top universities, the motion picture industry, on the TEDx stage, and in his greatest honor to date, in September 2021, he was invited to testify in front of the House of Representatives on Capitol Hill to share his expert recommendations on how to bring more civility to Congress. He'll be the first to tell you that they could use a refresher course, and perhaps some divine intervention.
General Education Speakers
Ruth Plotkin Shumaker
Executive Leadership and Perioperative Management Consultant
A past national AORN President and recipient of the Award for Excellence in Perioperative Nursing, Ruth is renowned for her expertise in perioperative care.
Louie Ang
Perioperative Nurse Educator
Louie has experience in many different organizations and is a vital part of any team.
Ben Marthey
Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant
Ben's expertise in leveraging simulation has been instrumental in enhancing the proficiency and confidence of surgical teams.
Maria Raffucci-Cooper
Clinical Director of the Cardiovascular Operating Room
Maria is passionate about team development and fostering a positive OR culture.
Marissa Tierney
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Marissa's career spans pediatric and cardiovascular ICUs, perioperative services, and academic nursing.
Leadership Summit Speakers
Joanne Oliver-Coleman
Nurse Mentor
Joanne has been a leader in legislative advocacy for the protection of perioperative nurses and patients.
Carol Pehotsky
Associate Chief Nursing Officer of Surgical and Procedural Services
Ms. Pehotsky is an expert in perianesthesia nursing a podcast host.
Ayumi Fielden
Professional Practice Leader and Accredited Provider Program Director
Ayumi’s work elevates nursing practices through evidence-based policies and strategic education.
Elizabeth Williams
Perioperative Clinical Operations Nurse Manager
With a diverse background including roles as a staff nurse, RNFA, and board charge nurse, Williams currently serves as a clinical operations nurse manager.
Teodor Grantcharov
Professor of Surgery and Associate Chief Quality Officer
With extensive expertise in human factors, healthcare innovation, and clinical research, Dr. Grantcharov continues to advance surgical safety worldwide.
Kayla Simiele
Nurse Education Manager
An experienced leader and educator, Kayla has mentored colleagues and implemented quality initiatives.
Phyllis Quinlan
President
Phyllis Quinlan is a nurse entrepreneur, healthcare consultant, and certified personal and career coach.
Laura Gayton
Director of Outpatient Surgery
An AORN Board Member, Laura has contributed to perioperative leadership and patient engagement initiatives.
Caitlin Smith
Director of Nursing for Perioperative Services
Caitilin is dedicated to improving team engagement and patient care through innovative leadership in the perioperative environment.
Carol Applegeet
System Vice President for Perioperative Services
Carol has held roles as a staff nurse, educator, manager, and director and is the author of numerous articles on perioperative nursing.
Saurabh Kukreti
Director of Perioperative Business Operations
Mr. Kukreti's expertise in strategy and operations drives his commitment to optimizing healthcare delivery and enhancing efficiency across perioperative services.
Marjorie Wall
Leader in Sterile Processing
Marjorie’s career is marked by her innovative approaches to safety and efficiency in sterile processing, leveraging human factors and advanced techniques to improve healthcare outcomes.
