Robert L. Ferrer, MD, MPH

November 13, 2024

Associate Professor, Family and Community Medicine University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dr. Ferrer is currently Deputy Chair and Associate Professor of the Department of Family & Community Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Ferrer earned his Bachelor’s degree in biology from Johns Hopkins University […]




Patricia Donohue-Porter, PhD, RN

November 13, 2024

Associate Professor Adelphi University, School of Nursing Patricia Donohue-Porter, PhD, RN is an Associate Professor and Director of the PhD Program at Adelphi University, School of Nursing, Garden City, NY. She received her PhD and M.S. in Nursing from Adelphi University and her B.S. in Nursing from Molloy College. She has an extensive background in […]




Marybeth Farquhar, PhD, MSN, RN

November 13, 2024

Vice President Performance Measures National Quality Forum Marybeth Farquhar, PhD, MSN, RN, is Vice President of Performance Measures at the National Quality Forum (NQF). Dr. Farquhar is responsible for strategic oversight and execution of the NQF consensus development projects. Dr. Farquhar has more than 30 years of experience in nursing, healthcare administration, research, and management. […]




Alan Pearson, RN, ONC, DipNEd, MSc, PhD, FRCNA, FCN, FAAG, FRCN

November 13, 2024

Professor Evidence-Based Healthcare University of Adelaide Executive Director Joanna Briggs Institute Editor International Journal of Nursing Practice Alan Pearson, RN, ONC, DipNEd, MSc, PhD, FRCNA, FCN, FAAG, FRCN, is Professor of Evidence-Based Healthcare at the University of Adelaide, Executive Director of the Joanna Briggs Institute, and Editor of the International Journal of Nursing Practice. Professor Pearson […]




Carolyn M. Clancy, MD

November 13, 2024

Carolyn M. Clancy, MD, was appointed Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) on February 5, 2003 and reappointed on October 9, 2009. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Clancy was Director of AHRQ’s Center for Outcomes and Effectiveness Research. Dr. Clancy, a general internist and health services researcher, is a graduate of […]




Marilyn Hockenberry, PhD, RN, PNP-BS, FAAN

November 13, 2024

Professor Duke University School of Nursing Dr. Marilyn Hockenberry, PhD, RN, PNP-BC, FAAN, is Professor at the Duke University School of Nursing. Dr. Hockenberry, a distinguished leader in pediatric oncology and evidence-based practices and outcomes, is actively involved in the School’s cancer-related research initiatives and teaches in the DNP program. Before teaching at Duke, she […]




Robert L Wears, MD, MS

November 13, 2024

Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine University of Florida Professor Wears is an emergency physician, Professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at the University of Florida, and Visiting Professor in the Clinical Safety Research Unit at Imperial College London.  He serves on the board of directors of the Emergency Medicine Patient Safety Foundation, and multiple […]




Stephen R. Mayfield, DHA, MBA, MBB

November 13, 2024

Vice President for Quality and Performance Improvement Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Stephen R. Mayfield, DHA, MBA, MBB, serves as Vice President for Quality and Performance Improvement for Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. Dr. Mayfield has worked with hospitals and health systems across the country to bring together the triad of boards, physician leaders and hospital administration […]




Ann Hendrich, RN, MS, FAAN

November 13, 2024

Vice President, Clinical Excellence Operations Ascension Health As Vice President of Clinical Excellence Operations at Ascension Health, the nation’s largest Catholic and nonprofit healthcare system consisting of 66 acute care hospitals in 19 states and the District of Columbia.  Ann Hendrich, RN, MSN, F.A.A.N., chairs the Chief Nursing Officer community while guiding the implementation of […]




Patricia Benner, RN, PhD, FAAN

November 13, 2024

Professor Emerita, University of California, San Francisco Patricia Benner, RN, PhD, FAAN, is Professor Emerita at the University of California, San Francisco in the Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences. She directed the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching National Nursing Education Study. Dr. Benner’s work has made a huge impact on nursing practice. […]