New Member SpotlightWelcome to the following NurseTRUST New Members!
Oliver Jasso, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
Hi, my name is Dr. Oliver Jasso. I was born and raised in a small rural town in South Texas, best known as the home of the "world's largest peanut," and I’ve called San Antonio home since 2011. As a healthcare professional, I strive to make a positive impact in my field, but outside of work, I focus on hobbies that promote physical activity and mental well-being by prioritizing fitness, exploring the outdoors, and always searching for the next great place to eat. I also share my home with an orange cat, ensuring life is never dull. I'm excited to be part of this community and look forward to connecting! Katayoun Jalali, PhD, RN, CCRN, NPD-BC,TCRN As a nurse leader with over 25 years of experience in various clinical practice specialties, and education, I currently serve as Executive Director at University Health, overseeing simulation, professional development, clinical education, and continuing education programs. My clinical background spans diverse critical and acute care settings across Arizona, Northern California, and Texas. I have also held adjunct faculty positions at multiple Texas universities and continue to work with UT Health Science Center in San Antonio. I am passionate about patient-centered care and nurses wellbeing. The most fulfilling aspect of my work is assisting nurses in growing and integrating leadership into their professional roles, no matter what position they hold. I have a sweet grandbaby who just turned one, one dog and 3 cats. I enjoy nature hikes, crafts (knitting and sewing), and music (both listening and playing).
Lauren Inouye, MPP, RN Hello! I'm Lauren Inouye, and I live in Washington DC with my husband, our 2-year old son, and our adopted senior tabby cat. I am an Illinois native, having grown up the suburbs of Chicago (Go Cubs!). Making time to go home to see my family, which includes many aunts, uncles, and cousins, as well as my in-laws in upstate NY and MA is important to me, especially so that our son can spend time with them. I’m a decent cook, a terrible baker, and I’ll try any kind of dish once. I have been fortunate enough to travel out of the country a few times in recent years, including Ireland, Scotland, Colombia, and Spain, but haven’t gotten the courage to try long-distance travel with our toddler just yet! I think humor is the best form of connection.
Rachel Breman, PhD, MPH, RN Jason Sheaffer, RN, DNP, CCRN NEA-BC,CBRNa Katie Capitulo, PhD, RN, FAAN, FNYAM, IIWCC, C-CNS Jennifer Graham, MN, BSN, RN, CENP I am a native of the Pacific Northwest, though I have called Central Ohio and Eastern Washington home at times in my life, as well. My family includes 4 kids and 5 pets. I have been a nurse for more than 20 years now; my clinical expertise is Oncology Nursing; my current nursing specialty is healthcare leadership. I have been a nurse leader for more than a decade and I currently serve as the Chief Nurse for two hospitals in my health system. My greatest joy in my practice is helping nurses incorporate leadership into their professional practice, regardless of role. Colette Dieujust, PhD Cherie Gorby, MSN, RN, CCRN
Hello! I am Krystal McGovern, and I am a direct care nurse, nurse educator, academic, and nurse scientist. I have the great pleasure of working for three institutions, Colby-Sawyer College, Franklin Pierce University, and Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Cener, all committed to the development of the nursing profession and developing a workforce that provides competent and compassionate care to patients and families. I have been fortunate over the years to work with nurses and interdisciplinary team members who have made it their mission to improve the outcomes of our patients and create high-performing systems throughout the healthcare landscape. When not working, I spend all available time with my husband and three teenage sons. Stephan Harper is originally from Florida but relocated to Washington in pursuit of better career opportunities. A lifelong learner, Stephan is passionate about personal growth and development, currently working toward his Master’s degree. Outside of his academic and professional pursuits, he enjoys reading and spending time outdoors, whether hiking, biking, or exploring new activities. He is also currently teaching himself to snowboard, embracing new challenges and expanding his horizons. Stephan values the importance of continuous learning and looks forward to connecting with others who share a similar drive for growth and improvement.
Cynthia Persily, PhD, MSN, BSN
Charles Reed, PhD, RN, CNRN, SGAHN Kerri Covert, MSN, RNC-NIC Kerri Covert has an extensive nursing career, primarily focused on Women and Children’s Health. Over the past 20 years, she has held numerous clinical and nursing leadership positions and currently serves as a Maternal Child Clinical Consultant for a large healthcare organization in Southern California. In this role, Kerri supports 16 medical centers, working with multiple stakeholder groups to implement evidence-based practices, enhance nursing care, highlight best practices, standardize workflows, identify opportunities, and act as the regional point of contact. When not working, Kerri spends time with her husband, two daughters, two dogs, and a cat.
My name is Kim-Dung Mai, and I have a deep passion for traveling and exploring the world, especially when it comes to trying different foods from various cultures. Food is a great way to connect with new places and people. I practice yoga daily, which helps me stay grounded and energized, and I love to dance whenever possible. In my free time, you can find me in the garden, tending to my plants and enjoying nature.I look forward to connecting with others in this community and contributing to its growth. Excited for the journey ahead! Deonni Stolldorf, PhD RN FAAN I am an Associate Professor (tenured) and Senior Nurse Faculty in the prestigious nationally-based VA Quality Scholars Program (VAQS). I conduct implementation science and health services research with a focus on complex multi-level interdisciplinary healthcare interventions in acute care settings (e.g., rapid response teams, medication reconciliation, clinical-decision support tool implementation, and hospital-at-home programs). Throughout my career, I have engaged with various stakeholders, including hospital leaders, implementation teams, and clinical staff, fostering meaningful interactions during research studies. Serving as the Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator on both internally and externally funded projects, I have led research endeavors that delve into contextual factors, assess implementation strategies and outcomes using the RE-AIM framework, develop sustainability measures, and evaluate clinical outcomes of interventions with a focus on patient safety. Shevonba Graham, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, MEDSURG-BC, GERO-BC, CMSRN, PCCN, C-EFM, RNC-OB, RNC-MNN My name is Shevonba Graham, and I immigrated to the United States from Kingston, Jamaica, when I was five years old. Throughout my life, my father instilled in me the power of education and the idea that you can change the world. I've spent most of my career using education to improve healthcare outcomes.
Jean Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF
Greetings! I am Jean Giddens and currently serve as dean at University of Kansas School of Nursing. and prior to that I served as dean at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing for 11 years. I am also current the chair of the board of directors for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. I have been so grateful to have so many wonderful colleagues over the years that has made my leadership journey so enjoyable! In my spare time I like to garden and go for long walks. |
Gwen Sherwood, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF
Haley Hays, 
Krystal McGovern, 
Mary Dawn Koenig, PhD, RN, CNM, FACNM, FAWHONN
Douglass Haas, 
Kim-Dung Mai, MSN, RN, CMSRN