A cadre of HUP nurse executive leaders provide strategic leadership over the Center activities. Nurse leaders with expertise in unique areas shape the vision and goals for the Center, and allocate resources to the programs and initiatives that comprise the Center’s portfolio. These activities promote excellence in nursing practice, scholarship, and leadership, ultimately driving an unparalleled patient and family experience.
Center leadership
- Rebecca Trotta, PhD, RN
Executive Director
Director of Nursing Research and Innovation - Regina Cunningham, PhD, RN, FAAN
HUP Executive Sponsor
Chief Executive Officer - Colleen Mattioni, DNP, RN, CNOR
Nursing Executive Sponsor
Chief Nurse Executive - Robin Hermann, MSN, RN, CCRP
Associate Director - Rosemary Polomano, PhD, RN, FAAN
School of Nursing Faculty Liaison
Internal Advisory Board (a selected group of individuals within Penn Medicine who can provide thought leadership and strategic guidance for the Center’s development)
External Advisory Board (an invited group of individuals outside Penn Medicine who can provide guidance and recommendations on future directions of the Center)
Program Leaders and faculty
- Matthew Mitchell, PhD
Practicum in Evidence Synthesis - Aliza Narva, JD, MSN, RN, HEC-C
Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship - Barbara A. Todd, DNP, ACNP-BC, FAANP
Diversity Nurse Leader Fellowship
Center associates
Jamie Ann Acero-Webb, MSN, RN, ACCNS-AG, CMSRN, WCC- Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Clinical Nurse Specialist- Gift of Life Donor Management Program
Ian Alexander, MSN, RN, ACCNS-AG, PCCN- Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Clinical Nurse Specialist- Advanced Medicine
Elizabeth Bass MSN, RN, CCRN- Practicum in Evidence Synthesis
Clinical Nurse- Cardiology Intensive Care Unit
Jessica Bechini, MSN, CRNP, AGPCNP-BC- Supporting Older Adults (SOAR) at Risk: Primary Care Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP) Co-Management
Nurse Practitioner
Austin Black, MSN, RN, CCRN- Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Clinical Practice Lead- Advanced Medicine
Andrea R. Blount, MPH, BSN, RN – Nurse Interviewer
Patient Education Specialist
Allona Briggs, BSN, RN – Diversity Nurse Leader Fellowship
Clinical Nurse- Women’s Health
Karen Brooks, MSN, RN – Nurse Leader Ethics fellowship
Nurse Manager- Advanced Medicine
Victoria Brown, MSM/MSN, RN-BC– Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Nurse Manager- Medicine HUP Cedar
Katie Brucker, MSN, CRNP, AGPCNP-BC- Supporting Older Adults (SOAR) at Risk: Primary Care Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP) Co-Management
Nurse Practitioner
Mark Caldwell, BSN, RN, CCRN – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Assistant Nurse Manager, Heart and Vascular ICU
Diane Cappelletti, MSN, RNC-OB – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Nurse Manager, Labor & Delivery
Elizabeth Carnall, BSN, RN-BC- Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Nurse Manager, Advanced Medicine
Sofia Carreno, MSN, RN – Food for Health Project
HUP Community Engagement Nursing Professional Specialist
Jackie Carroll, MSN, CRNP, AGNP-C- Supporting Older Adults (SOAR) at Risk: Primary Care Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP) Co-Management
Nurse Practitioner
Jennifer Chominski, BSN, RN - Supporting Older Adults (SOAR) at Risk: Primary Care Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP) Co-Management
Program Manager
Jenna Chrisanthon, MSN, RN – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Nurse Manager- Oncology
Cristina Colella BSN, RN – Practicum in Evidence Synthesis
Clinical Nurse- Oncology
Rachael J. Coyle, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, NE-BC – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Nurse Manager- Cancer and Infusion Services at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
Joy Courtney, BSN, RN, PMH-BC- Diversity Nurse Leader Fellowship
Clinical Nurse- Behavioral Health
Kelsey Denisch, MSN, RN- Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Assistant Nurse Manager- Oncology
Phyllis Dubendorf, MSN, RN, CCNS, CNRN, ACNP-BC – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Neuroscience
Michele Feil MSN, RN, WCC- Study Team Member
Family Centered Care Program Manager
Takeria Ford, BSN, RN – Diversity Nurse Leader Fellowship
Clinical Nurse- HUP Cedar Emergency Department
Carmela Garcia-Alonzo BSN, RN – Study Team Member
Clinical Nurse- Cardiology
Georgian Green, MSN, CRNP, FNP-C, RN-BC Nurse Interviewer
Clinical Nurse - Staffing for All Seasons (SFAS)
Makady Harris, BSN, RN-C – Diversity Nurse Leader Fellowship
Clinical Nurse- Women's Health
Kylie Hibbett, BSN, RN – Data Collection Nurse
Clinical Nurse- Cardiac Surgery
Sinead Donnelly Hellings, MSN, RN, CEN – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Clinical Practice Leader, ED
Kristen Hill, MBA, BSN, RN, CMSRN – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Nurse Manager- Oncology
Katie Hopkins, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Clinical Nurse Specialist- Advanced Medicine
Hadas Horenstein, MSN, CRNP, AGPCNP-BC- Supporting Older Adults (SOAR) at Risk: Primary Care Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP) Co-Management
Nurse Practitioner
Natacha Jimenez, MSN, RN- Diversity Nurse Leader Fellowship
Clinical Nurse- Advanced Medicine
Liz Judge, MSN, RN, NE-BC- Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Nurse Manager- Neuroscience
Lisa Joy Klein MSN, RN AGPCNP-BC– Investigator and Interview Nurse
Clinical Practice Leader- Cardiology Intensive Care Unit
Kimberly M. Kopala, BSN, RN- Diversity Nurse Leader Fellowship
Clinical Nurse- Cardiology
Oliva Kuthuru, MS
Manager of Nursing Research
Nyree Shalonda Lyons, MSN, MS, RN, CMSRN – Diversity Nurse Leader Fellowship
Clinical Nurse- Surgery
Jose Angel Maciel, BSN, RN- Diversity Nurse Leader Fellowship
Clinical Nurse- Neuroscience
Stephanie Maillie MSN, RN, PCCN, CCRN, CCNS, WCC – Practicum in Evidence Synthesis
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Quality- Nursing Translational Research
Erin T. Marturano, MBE, MSN, RN – Nurse Interviewer
Ethics Manager
Rachel C. Mea, MSN, RN, OCN- Practicum in Evidence Synthesis
Clinical Practice Leader- Oncology
Meghan B. Michniewicz, MSN, RN, CCRN – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Assistant Nurse Manager- Surgical Intensive Care Units
Melissa Mikolajczyk, BSN, RN, CHFN, NC-BC – Madlyn Abramson Nursing Research Fellow
Ambulatory Care Clinical Nurse- Clinical Practices of the University of Pennsylvania
Rian Mills, BA, BSN, RN, OCN – Practicum in Evidence Synthesis
Clinical Nurse- Oncology
Luis Escarzaga Montalvo, BSN, RN- Diversity Nurse Leader Fellowship
Clinical Nurse- Cardiology
Larissa Morgan, MSN, RN, NPD-BC – Investigator, Nurse Interviewer
Manager- Clinical Talent Acquisition at Penn Medicine
Felicia Morrison, MBA, MSN, RN-BC – Nurse Interviewer
UPHS Administrative Fellow (2021-2023)
Chelsea O’Brien, BSN, RN, CCRN – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Assistant Nurse Manager, Cardiology ICU
Marybeth O'Malley, MSN, ACNS-BC, RN, CSSGB – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Clinical Nurse Specialist- Advanced Medicine
Kathleen M. O'Rourke, MSN, RNC-OB, CBC – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Nurse Manager-Intensive Care Nursery
Colleen Peachey, MSN, RN, CCRN, AGCNS-BC – Practicum in Evidence Synthesis
Clinical Nurse Specialist- Neuroscience
Elizabeth Perez-Ngai, MSN, RN-BC- Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Nurse Manager- Surgical Nursing
Kirsten Pettit, MSN, RN, CCTN – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Transplant & Thoracic Surgery
Danielle Pollock, MSN, RN, OCN – Madlyn Abramson Nursing Research Fellow
Ambulatory Care Clinical Nurse- Hematology-Oncology
Madonna Ramzey, RN, BSN, BBNS – Diversity Nurse Leader Fellowship
Clinical Nurse- Staffing for All Seasons (SFAS)
Jessie Reich MSN, RN, ANP-BC– Food for Health Project
Director of Patient Experience and Magnet Programs
Jaclyn Rieco, MSN, RN, OCN – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Clinical Practice Leader- Oncology
Natalie Rivera, BSN, RN, OCN – Diversity Nurse Leader Fellowship
Clinical Nurse- Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, Outpatient Infusion Center
Caitlin Ryan, MSN, MBA, RN- Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Nurse Manager- Advanced Medicine
Casey Ryan-Mastil, MSN, MBA, RN – Nurse Leader Ethics fellowship
Nurse Manager, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Jason A. Saucier, PhD, CRNP- Practicum in Evidence Synthesis
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Manager - Trauma, Surgical Critical Care, and Emergency Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Celeste M. Shaw, MSN, RN, CNOR- Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Nurse Manager- Perioperative Services
Sharon L. Silks, MSN, RN, NEA-BC – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Assistant Nurse Manager- Intensive Care Nursery
Robyn Strauss, ACNS, BC, RN, MSN, WCC – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship and Data Collection Nurse
Clinical Nurse Specialist- Heart & Vascular Intensive Care Unit
Krystal Thomas, BSN, RN, IBCLC- Diversity Nurse Leader Fellowship
Lactation Consultant- Women’s Health
Brooke Trigiani MSN, RN – Madlyn Abramson Nursing Research Fellow
Clinical Nurse- Oncology
Krupa Trivedi, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC – Practicum in Evidence Synthesis
Clinical Nurse Specialist- Advanced Medicine
Heather Trout, MSN, RN, PCCN- Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Assistant Nurse Manager- Staffing for All Seasons
Julia M. Valenziano, MSN, RN, CCRN – Madlyn Abramson Nursing Research Fellow
Clinical Nurse- Neurointensive Care Unit
Saritha Vangala MSN, RNC-NIC- Practicum in Evidence Synthesis; Madlyn Abramson Nursing Research Fellow
Clinical Nurse- Intensive Care Nursery
Matthew Walker, MSN, RN, NE-BC – Boomer Esiason Foundation Grant project
Manager- Advanced Medicine
Sheri Walsh, MSN, RN – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Nurse Manager- Cardiology Progressive Care Unit
Jamillah Washington, MSN, RN – Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Nurse Manager- Women's Health
Colleen Werkmeister, MSN, CRNP, AGPCNP-BC – Supporting Older Adults (SOAR) at Risk: Primary Care Geriatric Nurse Practitioner (GNP) Co-Management
Lead Nurse Practitioner
Jestina Wolff, MSN, RN, CCRN- Nurse Leader Ethics Fellowship
Nursing Professional Development Specialist- Radiology
Partners
University of Minnesota
Kristin E. Sandau, PhD, FAAN, FAHA, Professor of Nursing
Boston College
Corinne Jurgens PhD, RN, ANP, FAHA, FHFSA, FAAN, Associate Professor and PhD Program Director at the Connell School of Nursing
Penn School of Nursing
Caroline L. Doherty, MSN, AGACNP, BC, FACC
Terri Lipman, PhD, CRNP, FAAN
Barbara Riegel, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAHA
The Ohio State University College of Nursing
Mary Beth Happ PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA,
Judith Tate PhD, RN, ATS-F
Center for Evidence-based Practice
Medical Director – Nikhil Mull, MD
Senior Research Analyst – Matthew Mitchell, PhD
Research Analyst – Julie Fricke, PhD
Center for Health Equity Advancement
Executive Director – Jaya Aysola MD, MPH
Mixed Methods Research Lab, Perelman School of Medicine DFMCH - Mixed Methods Research Lab
Associate Director - Matt Kearney PhD, MPH
Biostatistics and Analytics Center, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Center for Health Care Innovation
Independence Blue Cross
Contact the Abramson Family Center for Nursing Excellence at HUP.CenterforNursingExcellence@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
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