Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Marisa Hamamoto

Transformational Movement Artist, Speaker, and Changemaker

Marisa is an award-winning Transformational Movement Artist, Speaker, and Changemaker dedicated to creating a more inclusive just world where we can each feel alive, not just survive.

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Phil Hansen

Multimedia Artist, Speaker, Author, and Innovator

Artist Phil Hansen's ability to draw parallels between art and the business setting has won him followers among industry and business leaders.

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Shola Richards

CEO & Founder, Go Together Global®

Shola Richards is leading a worldwide movement to change the world based on how we treat each other at work.

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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.

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Louie Ang

Perioperative Nurse Educator

Louie has experience in many different organizations and is a vital part of any team.

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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.

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Maria Raffucci-Cooper

Clinical Director of the Cardiovascular Operating Room

Maria is passionate about team development and fostering a positive OR culture.

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Marissa Tierney

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Marissa's career spans pediatric and cardiovascular ICUs, perioperative services, and academic nursing.

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Teodor Grantcharov

Professor of Surgery and Associate Chief Quality Officer

Stanford Healthcare
Dr. Teodor Grantcharov is the Founder of Surgical Safety Technologies and the developer of the OR Black Box® platform. A Professor of Surgery and Associate Chief Quality Officer for Innovation and Safety at Stanford Healthcare, Dr. Grantcharov has received numerous national and international awards for his contributions to surgical education and safety. He has served as the Founder of the International Centre for Surgical Safety and previously held the Canada Research Chair in Simulation and Surgical Safety. With extensive expertise in human factors, healthcare innovation, and clinical research, Dr. Grantcharov continues to advance surgical safety worldwide.