I've been an infection preventionist for 15 years, have been CBIC certified since 2009, and have served in my current role (as system director of infection prevention for Baylor Scott and White health) since 2017. In previous years I served a term as APIC-DFW board secretary, a term as nominating committee chair, and I also chaired the government affairs committee for several years. I love my job as an infection prevention leader and enjoy working with a large team of infection preventionists, and I would love the opportunity to collaboratively and humbly share my leadership skills and any infection prevention knowledge and experience in any way that would be meaningful to the APIC-DFW chapter and members. If elected, I will be dedicated, trustworthy, transparent, and always respectful. Thank you for considering me for this important position.

I have worked in public health and infection prevention for almost 20 years in the DFW area. I have also served in the APIC Research Committee at the national level.

I would like to express my willingness to serve the APIC-DFW chapter as Treasurer-elect. I became an Infection Preventionist in November 2019 on the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic after serving many years in the laboratory including extensive microbiology experience and 5-years of leadership experience. I currently serve as an Infection Preventionist as Texas Health Denton. In this role, I help support staff to drive HAI reduction through Performance Improvement projects and elevate patient safety through Infection Prevention and isolation rounding. I am a Certified Infection Preventionist and Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. My passion for ensuring the safety of our patients, visitors, and healthcare workers and my love for microbiology is what led me to Infection Prevention. Since joining APIC and the APIC-DFW chapter, I have learned that the resources of the chapter along with the networking it provides has served my personal practice and I wish to do that for other Infection Preventionists in the DFW area. It would be my honor to serve as your chapter Treasurer-elect.

​I have been the Director of Infection Prevention at Medical City Dallas and Medical City Heart & Spine for over a year and earned my CIC. I have been very involved in education and process improvement, and achieved success in CLABSI reduction on both campuses. I have worked to raise awareness of infection risks throughout both hospitals and greatly improved our processes related to construction and isolation practices. Throughout the pandemic, my team and I created a culture of honesty, transparency, and empathy with our staff and leadership, acknowledging that safety can sometimes feel difficult, but that we are ultimately working to protect ourselves and our communities every time we don protective equipment. I would love to advance the practice of infection prevention and widen my own scope through serving as a member of APIC-DFW, and to bring that growth back to my facilities.

I have 30 years of Healthcare experience, with numerous years in a leadership capacity. I have an intimate knowledge of organizational needs, challenges, and how to overcome barriers.. I am able to build healthy relationships and use my skills to give insight into issues related to Infection Prevention. I would like to be more involved in this chapter and help grow future leaders in this area.

Passionate public health Doctoral candidate with over 12 years of experience, focused on developing educative programs impacting black indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), un-housed and underserved communities. Dedicated to providing individuals with outstanding care and support to help them improve their quality of life. Develops lasting, consultative relationships with diverse groups, communities, and cultures. Experience in oversight of infectious disease protocols and standards by utilization of epidemiological product management that is solution-focused to provide optimal outcomes for success. Excellent organizational and communication skills quickly identifying needs, providing solutions, and communicating with leadership to place hospitals and organizations in the best possible position for success.

As a RN and CIC, I have been afforded the ability to expand my knowledge through the various positions that I have held over my career. Education is very important to me and I have been fortunate to have that included in my career path in one way or another.

I recently moved from Ohio and have worked as IP for over 5 years now in LTAC and Critical care hospital. I have been silent member in Ohio chapter for few years and would love to take active role in North Texas as board member.

I have a strong commitment to the educational needs of infection preventionist as seen through my position on the national APIC Education and Microlearning Hub Committees. I am also a test committee member for the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC) which directs and coordinates, in conjunction with the testing company, all activities related to the development of the proctored initial CIC certification examination and the online recertification examination. My Doctor of Health Sciences Degree with a concentration in the Fundamentals of Education has provided me with the knowledge and skills to excel in project management, decision-making, organizational leadership, establishing evidence-based standards and gaining competencies to apply research to professional practice.

I would like to be considered for the Role of Board Member #2. I have almost 15 years of experience in Infection Prevention and Control, with all of these years in an acute care setting. I have been in a leadership position at Cook Children’s Medical center as the Director for the past 4 years. My background is in Microbiology and I love doing education around all things micro! In 2008 I obtained my Master’s Degree in Public Health. I have been a member of APIC since 2009. During the COVID pandemic I also served to coordinate our employee health testing and contact tracing. Please consider me for this position

I am an epidemiologist who became an Infection Preventionist and now have an amazing opportunity to be a Healthcare Associated Infections Epidemiologist which lets me combine both of my favorite jobs into one! I have been a member of APIC DFW for over 15 years and have enjoyed contributing to the chapter through attending chapter meetings, committee participation, co-chairing the Professional Advancement Committee, and serving as a previous Board Member for the Professional Advancement Committee, Mentoring SIG, and the Social Committee. During 2022, I had the opportunity to serve on the Conference Committee which made me realize there are so many parts of APIC DFW that I have not had a chance to participate in!! I would love the opportunity to serve the chapter as your Board Member again. It would help me learn more about the other committees that serve our communities and meet new people in the Chapter. Thank you for your consideration!!

I have been an Infection Preventionist (IP) and APIC-DFW member for seven years. I am organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about Infection Prevention. The Professional Advancement Committee and networking opportunities provided by APIC-DFW were essential to my development as an IP. I am eager to give back by serving as an elected member. My background is in nursing. I have been a Registered Nurse for over twelve years, working in various specialties including: Ambulatory Care, Emergency, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Orthopedic, Progressive Care, and Quality. I am the Lead Infection Preventionist at JPS Health Network, where my work primarily focuses on high-level disinfection, surveillance, education, and training. I am the primary IP for Radiology, Supply Chain, Textiles Processing, Environmental, Nutritional, Emergency, and Trauma Services. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve the APIC-DFW chapter!

I have served on the nominating committee for the North Texas region for the local branch of the Association of Occupational Health Nurses. I served for two years in this capacity. I am willing to help and want to start serving in a capacity within the APIC organization. I am happy to serve in any capacity.

I am a dedicated and passionate Infection Preventionist with 2 years of Infection Prevention experience. I am a fast learner, recently obtained my CIC in June, and very interested in furthering my skillset by serving as a member of the Nominating Committee. I look forward to the possibility of serving the chapter of APIC DFW.

I have been a nurse for 20 years, serving as infection control expert in multiple roles over the last 10 years. I have served on several committees in my career and recognize the value of being involved in APIC and APIC DFW and the commitment to infection control and epidemiology.