Dedicated nurse leader with a Master’s degree in Nursing Education and board certification as a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner. Passionate about newborn screening and enhancing the family experience across the care continuum. Recognized for designing and implementing sustainable, high-impact initiatives through cross-sector collaboration, education, and advocacy. Experienced in program development, project management, grant writing and administration, and the creation of educational materials across multiple platforms. Successfully secured and managed over $8 million in grant funding to support and advance Connecticut’s newborn screening program. Honored with the 2018 Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing and the 2021 GRACE Award for Family Engagement.
Dedicated nurse leader with a Master’s degree in Nursing Education and board certification as a Nursing Professional Development (NPD) practitioner. Passionate about newborn screening and enhancing the family experience across the care continuum. Recognized for designing and implementing sustainable, high-impact initiatives through cross-sector collaboration, education, and advocacy. Experienced in program development, project management, grant writing and administration, and the creation of educational materials across multiple platforms. Successfully secured and managed over $8 million in grant funding to support and advance Connecticut’s newborn screening program. Honored with the 2018 Nightingale Award for Excellence in Nursing and the 2021 GRACE Award for Family Engagement.