NATCO Board Elections For the Year 2018/2019 President-Elect: Stacee Lerret, PhD, MSN, CPNP, FAAN Candidate Statement: I joined the Transplant Program at Children s Hospital of Wisconsin and have been involved in the direct care of our pediatric liver transplant patients since May of 2002. I am currently Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Transplant Surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin and serve as the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for the pediatric liver transplant program at Children s Hospital of Wisconsin. Recognizing the unique needs of pediatric transplant patients and families and the importance of collaboration, I became a member of NATCO in 2003. Through the offerings of NATCO, I have been able to pursue opportunities to advance my own knowledge and interact with professional colleagues throughout the country. It has been a true privilege to spend the last 16 years working in the field of transplantation. I am proud to be a member of NATCO and would consider it an honor to represent you as a President-Elect for the 2018-2019 term. As President-Elect, I am committed to working closely with the leadership and membership to advance NATCO s mission. Qualifications: Stacee Lerret has been directly involved with transplant for 16 years and a NATCO member for 15 years. She is currently serving on the board as Secretary (2016-2018 term) and as the CCTC Review Course co-program director which was launched in 2016 providing six courses to date across the United States. Stacee has served as an Annual Meeting co-chair for the 2013, 2014, and 2015 meetings. She has also served as the co-chair for the NATCO Symposium for Advanced Transplant Professionals meeting from 2009 2011. Ph.D., Doctorate of Nursing, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, 2010 M.S.N., Masters in Nursing, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI, 2002 B.S., Biological Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, 1999 Associate Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, Present Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Liver Transplant Coordinator, Medical College of Wisconsin and Children s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, 2002-present Registered Nurse, Children s Hospital of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI 1999-2002 Professional Activities: Publication: Lerret, S. M., Johnson, N. L., & Haglund, K. A. (2017). Parents perspectives on caring for children after solid organ transplant. Journal for Specialists in Pediatric Nursing. DOI: 10.1111/jspn.12178 Associate Editor: Cupples, S., Lerret, S. M., McCalmont, V. & Ohler, L. Core Curriculum for Transplant Nurses (2 nd ed.). Philadelphia: Wolters-Kluwer.
Presentations: Lerret, S. (2017, October). Evaluation for the Solid Organ Transplant Candidate. NATCO Clinical Transplant Coordinator National Review Course. NATCO Clinical Transplant Coordinator National Review Course. Boston, MA. Lerret, S. (2017, October). Liver and Intestinal Transplant Recipient. NATCO Clinical Transplant Coordinator National Review Course. Boston, MA. Lerret, S. & Hoy, H. (2017, August). Moving from Abstract to Publication: Tips for Getting Published. NATCO 42 nd Annual Meeting. St. Louis, MO. Lerret, S. (2017, June). Liver Transplantation: The Basics and Beyond. NATCO Introductory Course. Tempe, AZ. Lerret, S. (2015, March). Keynote Speaker Address: Transition to Home and Chronic Illness Care in Pediatrics. Gillette Children s Hospital Annual Research Conference. Minneapolis, MN. Lerret, S. (2015, May). Getting Ready: The Use of Transition Tools to Start Your Program. American Transplant Congress Annual Meeting. Philadelphia, PA. Secretary: Wendy Garrison, BSN, MBA, CPTC Candidate Statement: During my 11 years in the field of donation, I have gained a deep understanding and passion for donation and transplantation. I am grateful for the opportunity to do work I love and to serve the community in such a meaningful way. This past year I joined the NATCO Board of Directors as Member- At-Large, which was a remarkable experience. If afforded the opportunity, my goal is to remain a member of the BOD serving in the position of Secretary. I recognize the importance of sustaining the vitality of NATCO as a crucial educational component in the organ donation and transplantation community. I am excited about the prospect of participating on the Board in this new role and working with others who share the same sentiments. Qualifications: I became engaged in the OPO community in 2007 spending my first 3 years as a Procurement Coordinator with Mid-South Transplant Foundation in Memphis, TN. After only 3 years, I was promoted to Organ Recovery Manager overseeing all Procurement Coordinators and Surgical Technicians. After 4 years as a Clinical Manager at Mid-South Transplant, I moved on to a slightly larger OPO in California, Lifesharing in San Diego. Currently, I function as a Clinical Specialist developing clinical training and as the Organ and Tissue Family Services Manager. I became a member of NATCO in 2008 when I attended my first NATCO meeting. Since then I have had the pleasure of attending various NATCO meetings and events throughout my OPO career. I have served on several committees throughout my OPO career. Most recently in 2017, I was elected to the NATCO Board of Directors as a Member-At-Large. From 2011-2013 I was one of the UNOS Regional Co- Leaders for Region 11. The primary role of this position was to work closely with the UNOS Regional Representative and organize Regional Collaborative meetings and conference calls focusing on specific educational needs. Additionally, I served as the Clinical Procurement representative on the NATCO Annual Meeting Planning Committee for 2015 and 2016. I participated in the AOPO Procurement Council Planning Committee for 2 years in 2015-2016 facilitating development of the agenda. Also, I participated in the UNOS Region 5 Collaborative Meeting Planning Committee from 2015-2016. M.B.A. Master s in Business Administration, Bethel University, Memphis, TN 2015
B.S.N., Bachelor s in Nursing, Loewenberg College of Nursing, Memphis, TN 2005 B.S., Bachelor s in Biology, Christian Brother s University, Memphis, TN 2002 Clinical Specialist; Organ and Tissue Family Services Manager, Lifesharing, San Diego, CA 2015-present Organ Procurement Manager; Mid-South Transplant Foundation, Memphis, TN, 2010-2014 Organ Procurement Coordinator; Mid-South Transplant Foundation, Memphis, TN 2007-2010 Registered Nurse, Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center, Memphis, TN 2005-2009 Professional Activities: CPTC Certification 2010 Ranked #1 in organs transplanted per donor after performance improvement plan as Organ Procurement Manager AOPO Procurement Council Steering Committee 2015-2016 UNOS Region 11 Collaborative Planning Committee 2015-2017 NATCO Annual Meeting Planning Committee 2014-2016 NATCO Board of Directors 2017 Councilor-at-Large: Tommy Frieson, CPTC Candidate Statement: As a long-time NATCO member, it gives me great pleasure to see our organization continue its upward growth while continuing to lead the donation and transplantation community into the future. During my twenty-six years with NATCO, our organization has provided me with many opportunities to build relationships with other transplant professionals around the nation and in other countries. From this experience, I have garnered leadership skills that have benefited me both personally and professionally. I am honored to have served the NATCO membership as Councilor-at-Large. These past two years have provided me with professional opportunities that were both challenging and educational. Working together with other members on the Board, we have been able to resolve some of the various issues that were encountered within the transplant community, such as maintaining organizational financial stability and creating educational platforms and programs to be used in future training of the NATCO membership. I would like to continue working for the members of NATCO by motivating and initiating new opportunities, such as technological innovation in the way NATCO disseminates information to its membership, streamlining the way by which NATCO communicates and teaches its membership, and improving membership recruitment and involvement strategies. My goal is to move the organization forward by continuing to work towards our ongoing goal of creating educational offerings to the Clinical and Procurement Transplant Coordinators through science-based educational models. Also, it is important to me to be a wise and innovative steward of our resources and help maintain the financial stability necessary to meet our high standards of quality. I am ready to serve the membership of NATCO as your next Councilor-at-Large. Thank you for your support and your vote! Qualifications: Having been involved with clinical recovery of organs and tissues for 27 years and having worked as a consultant for organ procurement organizations around the United States for 12 years, I am currently a Senior Procurement Transplant Coordinator serving as a per-diem Donor Management Coordinator at Life Alliance in Miami, Florida. I also serve as a board member liaison for various projects within NATCO and
have served as Section Editor for the journal Progress in Transplantation since 2007, promoting research on multicultural issues. Additionally, I have served on the NATCO Board of Directors as a Councilor-at-Large from 2012 to 2014 and from 2016 to 2018 and as a writer for NATCO s quarterly newsletter In Touch from 2009 to 2014. I have also served as a moderator for various NATCO activities and as Section Leader on NATCO s standing committees (e.g., Public Education, Research, and Ethics) from 2003 to 2005. Other NATCO endeavors include Committee Chair of the Education Committee from 2006 to 2007, as well as past membership on the Advisory Committee on Organ Transplantation (ACOT) from 2005 to 2009. Seeking Master s in Public Health, Health Care Organization, and Policy Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), AL UAB School of Medicine Surgeon s Assistant Program, University of Alabama at Birmingham, AL Senior Procurement Coordinator, Clinical Consulting Associates, Inc., Birmingham, AL (2005 to present) Senior Transplant Coordinator, New York Organ Donor Network, NY (2010 to 2012) Manager of Public Education, Alabama Organ Center (2001 to 2004) Professional Activities: Board Member Board of Directors Councilor-at-Large, 2016 to 2018 Committee member Revision of CPTC review course for CPTC and CTP exam Board Member Board of Directors Councilor-at-Large, 2012 to 2014 Member of Advisory Committee on Organ Transplantation (ACOT) in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), 2005 to 2009 President of the American Society of Multicultural Health and Transplant Professionals (ASMHTP), currently AMAT, 2006 to 2008 Grant reviewer Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Health Resources & Service Administration (HRSA), Division of Independent Review (DIR), 2005 to 2007 Advisory Council Member Life South Community Blood Bank, Birmingham, AL, 2003 to 2005 Advisory Council Member Rollins School of Public Health of Emory University Organized Organ Donation in the Black Community: A Focus on Family, a fiveyear project funded by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, 2003 to 2005 Chairman of Alabama Coalition for Organ and Tissue Donation, 1996 to 2004 Acquired a $10,000 grant for the purpose of organ donor awareness in the Metro Birmingham Area, 1998 Published the research study entitled, The Relationship Between Hope and Self-Esteem in Renal Transplant Recipients in Transplantation Proceedings, 1997 Dec; 29(8): 3739 40. Published the research study entitled, The Relationship Between Hope and Self-Esteem in Renal Transplant Recipients in the Journal of Transplant Coordination, 1996 Mar; 6(1): 20-3. Councilor-at-Large: Brenda Kowinski, MSN, RN, CCTC Candidate Statement: Working with NATCO, my hope is to increase my networking with other transplant coordinators, as well as keep up to date with current practices in other transplant facilities. I also enjoy working with the CCTC Review Course implementation, and hope to continue that work, as well as work with the NATCO Introductory Course. Qualifications: I have been working in transplant since May 1998. I worked in the surgical ICU recovering liver, kidney/pancreas, and heart transplants before transferring to Open Heart Surgery. I started working in procurement of hearts and lungs in 2002, and worked on the recovery team for seven years. I became a lung transplant coordinator in August 2006. As a lung transplant coordinator, I work with several computer systems to maintain updated protocols and efficiency. I enjoy projects, and involve myself in as many Quality Improvement projects as I can safely
manage. My surgical background influences my co-workers to utilize my knowledge with surgical procedures. I work with the pre-transplant population, and education is very important to me. I worked with the staff to implement an information session for our referral patients, and a formal listing appointment for our patients approved for listing. Extensive knowledge of medical equipment, products and pharmaceuticals Demonstrated aptitude for developing new skills Readily develop rapport with patients, families, staff and other health care professionals Relate well to people from a variety of cultures and socio-economic conditions Strong analytical skills easily assess conditions and implements appropriate intervention Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations Proven record of reliability and responsibility Dedicated individual; reputation for consistently going beyond what is required University of Indianapolis, 2016 Masters of Science Nursing University of Southern Indiana, 1998 Baccalaureate Science Nursing Vincennes University, 1996 Associate of Science Nursing Prof Activities: NATCO-Association of Transplant Nurses Sigma Theta Tau Army Nurse Corp Association Councilor-at-Large: Andrew Mullins, MBA, FACHE Candidate Statement: As a candidate for the NATCO Board of Directors, I look forward to leading efforts to ensure that donation opportunities are maximized in order to save and enhance more lives than ever before. Working together through innovative initiatives, we will be able to focus on opportunities that will truly make a difference in the communities we have the honor to serve. Qualifications: I have more than 18 years in the field of organ, eye and tissue donation serving in various leadership roles and is currently the Director of Partner Services with Lifeline of Ohio leading the Referral Center, Tissue/Eye Recovery, Perfusion, Organ Recovery, Hospital Development, Family Services, & Bereavement. I have a Bachelor s Degree in Mortuary Science, a Master s Degree in Business Administration, Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management/Leadership, Board Certified in Healthcare Management, and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). I have also also served six years in the Ohio Army National Guard as a Medical Specialist as well as in Mortuary Affairs. I have been personally touched by donation and transplantation after my grandfather received a heart transplant in 1987 and have dedicated my career to saving and enhancing lives. Director of Partner Services (Lifeline of Ohio)
Director, Ocular Services (Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research) Director, Hospital Development and Community Education (LifeNet Health) Manager, Business Development (Vesta Therapeutics) Certified Organ Procurement Transplant Coordinator (Life Connection of Ohio) Additional experience: Tissue Processing (Community Tissue Services), Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technician (Beavercreek Fire Department), Medical Specialist/Mortuary Affairs Supervisor (Ohio Army National Guard) Masters Degree in Business Administration (Park University) Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management and Leadership (Park University) Bachelor Degree of Mortuary Science (Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science) Pre-Medicine/Biology major (Wright State University 1997 2000) Old Dominion University Executive Development Center College of Business and Public Administration 2008 Management Academy Program Professional Certifications: Fellow American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) (2010 present) Board Certified in Healthcare Management (2010 present) Old Dominion University LEAN/Six Sigma Facilitator Certificate Certified Eye Bank Technician (CEBT) (2015-present) Professional Activities: Central Virginia Healthcare Executives Group (2008 2014) Ohio American College of Healthcare Executives Chapter Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) (2003 2016) Donate Life Rose Bowl Parade National Committee member (2005 2009) 2011 NATCO Annual meeting Planning Committee 2012 NATCO Annual meeting Planning Committee Eye Bank Association of America Technical Procedures committee (2015-2017) Sponsorship Chair, American College of Healthcare Executives of Central Florida (2016-2017) Board Appointments: Secretary, Donate Life Virginia 2009 2011 President-Elect, Donate Life Virginia 2012 2014 Journey Christian Church 2009 2014 Central Virginia Healthcare Executives 2013-2014 American College of Healthcare Executives of Central Florida 2017
Councilor-at-Large: Dave Teune, RN, BSN, CPTC Candidate Statement: As Councilor-at-Large, I promise to serve NATCO utilizing experience, integrity, and dedication. It is my goal to impact the field of transplantation by forming policies and practices that encourage transplant professionals to work together for our common mission of providing quality organs to those in need. As Councilor, I hope to institute and maintain principles that enable NATCO to meet the changing needs of our transplant professionals. Through appropriate oversight, I intend to preserve the mission of this great organization. I will hold myself, as well as the other Board members, accountable to NATCO s constituents. As an experienced transplant coordinator, I am old enough to have some wisdom and young enough to do something about it. I would appreciate your vote. Qualifications: I have been in transplant for over 18 years and have not lost my passion for ICU donor management and working with bereaved families. Throughout my career I have been able to focus on what I love about transplant and stay engaged in direct patient and family care. I have also served as the state team leader for Donate Life New Hampshire for the last 7 years. My DMV Transplant Team currently enjoys the highest donor designation rate in all of New England. I am currently working on several donor designation initiatives that have the potential to be replicated nationally. As a member of the NATCO sim team, I have conducted the 1 st Web based simulation seminar. I hope to bring this innovative mind set to the board in support of NATCO s mission. 2001- Present Donation Coordinator, New England Organ Bank Waltham,MA Clinical Consultants Inc, Maryland Clinical Consultant, 1999-2012 Trans Life, Orlando, FL Transplant Coordinator, 1999-2001 Lee Memorial Health Systems, Fort Myers Florida, Trauma Coordinator 1996-1999 Life Link, South West Florida, Vascular Coordinator, 1994 1996 Hawaii Air Ambulance, Honolulu, HI Flight Nurse, 1990-1994 West Suburban Hospital/ Concordia University, Oak Park Illinois Bachelor of Science in nursing, May 1988 Professional Activities: NATCO 2016 Sim Man Educational Group NATCO member since 1996 Donate Life America 2009-present State Team Leader NATCO CO-Chair for Reno Advanced Transplant Coordinators Meeting