Current Appointments & Affiliations
Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing
·
2020 - Present
School of Nursing
Director of Planetary Health in the School of Nursing
·
2025 - Present
School of Nursing
Faculty Associate in the Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities, & History of Medicine
·
2021 - Present
Trent Center for Bioethics, Humanities & History of Medicine,
Institutes and Centers
Faculty Fellow in the Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability
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2025 - Present
Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability,
University Institutes and Centers
Previous Appointments & Affiliations
Chair, Healthcare in Adult Populations Division ·
2015 - 2023
School of Nursing
Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing ·
2014 - 2020
School of Nursing
Director, ABSN Program ·
2014 - 2015
School of Nursing
Associate Clinical Professor in the School of Nursing ·
2012 - 2014
School of Nursing
Instructor, Temporary in the School of Nursing ·
2011 - 2012
School of Nursing
Professional Training and Employment
Geriatric Nurse Practitioner ·
2014 - 2015
Durham Veterans Administration Medical Center,
Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ·
2010 - 2011
University of Maryland Medical Center,
Surgical Intermediate Care Unit
Assistant Professor and Specialty Program Director ·
2009 - 2011
University of Maryland, Baltimore County,
Trauma, Critical Care & Emergency CNS/ACNP Masters Program
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ·
2006 - 2007
University of Maryland Medical Center,
Transplant Surgery
Assistant Professor and Specialty Program Co-Director ·
2005 - 2009
University of Maryland, Baltimore County,
Trauma, Critical Care & Emergency CNS/ACNP Masters Program
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ·
2001 - 2004
University of Maryland Medical Center,
Surgical Intermediate Care Unit
Clinical Instructor, Critical Care Course Master, Senior Practicum ·
2000 - 2005
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ·
1997 - 2000
Bryn Mawr College
Certified Nutrition Support Nurse ·
1995 - 1996
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Registered Nurse, Level 1 ·
1991 - 1996
Albert Einstein College of Medicine,
Trauma Surgery/Trauma ICU
Leadership & Clinical Positions at Duke
Durham Veterans Administration Geriatric Nurse Practitioner, GRECC, Perioperative Optimization of Senior Health (POSH) Clinic (August 2024- Present)
Director, Planetary Health, Office of Global and Community Health Initiatives (August 2024- Present)
Duke University School of Nursing
Interim Vice Dean of Academic Affairs (July 2022 - December 2023)
Duke University School of Nursing
Division Chair, Healthcare in Adult Populations (2015–2022)
Duke University School of Nursing
- Mentor faculty and staff in career planning and progress towards promotion in rank, Appointment/Promotion/Tenure review, and peer-review
- Evaluate performance of ~30 faculty (annual review, recommendations for merit) to ensure accountability in academic responsibilities in teaching, research, practice, and service
- Facilitate and sponsor professional development opportunities, fellowships, and award recognition
Accelerated BSN Program Director (2014–2015)
Duke University School of Nursing
- Provided administrative oversight for implementation of the academic program
- Engaged faculty in the roll-out and subsequent evaluation of a major curriculum revision
- Evaluated performance of ABSN faculty and staff (i.e., annual review and recommendations for merit)
AG-ACNP Specialty Director (2011–2014)
Duke University School of Nursing
- Engaged faculty in a major curriculum revision to include the redraft of 8 MSN majors and 4 specialties (to include the MSN core: Pathophysiology, Pharmacology and Physical Assessment) to achieve strategic goal of the School as a leader in nursing education
- Created standardized syllabus templates for consistency in roles, population and settings across majors
- Led the expansion of the AG-ACNP MSN Program and student enrollment from 10 to 25 per cohort to supplement insufficient enrollment in other MSN Program majors. This was accomplished through:
- Direct engagement/recruitment with clinical partners
- Networking and clinical site expansion
- Creation of a post-Master’s certificate option for our clinical partners seeking to cross-train their NP workforce
AG-ACNP Specialty Director (2005–2011)
University of Maryland School of Nursing
- Provided overall leadership and guidance of faculty and students to ensure that program integrity related to the specialty was implemented and maintained
- Provided oversight for ongoing student support, including academic advisement, monitoring of student progression, and evaluation of students; verified that students met all requirements for graduation and certification eligibility
- Coordinated recruitment and retention of new and existing clinical sites and preceptors