EDUCATION

• PhD in Educational Leadership, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
• MSN: Child, Adolescent & Family Health, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
• BS in Nursing (RNB Program), College Our Lady of the Elms, Chicopee, MA
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
• Diploma, School of Nursing, Washington Hospital Center

INTERESTS

Global health, child and adolescent health, curriculum development, organizational systems, and leadership

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Pediatrics, global health, population health

MEMBERSHIPS

• FAAN, 2007-2014
• American Nurses Association, 1967-2014
• National Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Associates, 1976–2012
• National Association of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, 1995-2007
• International Nursing Association,1999-2004
• Transcultural Nursing Association, 2000-2003
• South Carolina Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, 2001-2003
• Academy of Nurse Practitioners, 1995-2004
• Eastern and Southern Nursing Research Societies, 1995-2001

HONORS AND AWARDS

• WSU Vancouver Teaching Excellence Award, 2015-2016
• Finalist in Health Care Champion Award: San Diego, 2008
• Inducted into American Academy of Nursing as a Fellow (F.A.A.N.), 2007
• San Diego Life Time Achievement in Nursing Award, 2006
• Sigma Theta Tau Research and Mentorship Excellence Award, 2006
• USD Most Influential Faculty: MS/NP Progra, 2003 – 2004
• SC Nurses Association Excellence in Promotion of Nursing Practice Award, 2002
• SC Nurses Association Writing Excellence Award, 2001
• Outstanding Alumni Award, UCONN, 2001
• Teaching Excellence Award, Clemson School of Nursing, 2001
• Outstanding Nursing Faculty Award, UMASS, 1994
• Outstanding Faculty Award, Elms College, 1984