Amber Webb, MSN-HI, RN, CRNI®, is the Nurse Manager for Home Infusion Pharmacy and Ambulatory Non-Oncology Infusion at Oregon Health and Science University based in Portland, OR. Her background includes extensive experience in hematologic malignancies with practice expertise in stem cell transplant and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell (CAR-T) therapies. Her current role is dynamic, overseeing 2 licensed clinical spaces and another team of home infusion nurses spanning 2 states (OR/WA). Professionally, Amber aims to strengthen the profession of infusion nursing through strong collaboration and outreach, while paying specific attention to nurse safety – regardless of practice setting. She wears many leadership hats within her organization as well as being the President of the Board of Directors for the Infusion Nurses Society.

Andrew A. Walker, BSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI®, is the Clinical Practice Leader for Vascular Access and Infusion Therapy at UnityPoint Health–Meriter Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin. His prior roles include critical care and vascular access nursing at Meriter and medical-surgical nursing at UW Health–The American Center. He leads quality improvement, staff education, and infusion safety initiatives and serves as Secretary/Treasurer on the Infusion Nurses Society Board of Directors. Andrew is pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in the Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist program at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee.

Chris Hunt, MBA, serves as the Chief Executive Officer of INS and INCC. In this role, Chris works with the executive management team to develop strategies for new business development and overall organizational growth. Chris began his INS career in 1995 when INS did not have e-mail or the internet and people had to use a telephone to communicate. He held positions as meetings manager, director of meetings, director of marketing, and executive vice president before assuming his current position as CEO in May 2023.

Maria Connors, MBA, CAE. As part of the INS executive team, Maria is responsible for maximizing the operational performance of the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) and the Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (INCC) and achieving each organization’s financial goals. In addition, she works to implement the strategic view and initiatives of both organizations, as set forth by the board of directors, and helps ensure that all mission objectives are met. Maria is also responsible for all human resource initiatives and key performance indicators.

Maria completed her MBA program with a specialization in Human Resource Management. She also sat for and passed the CAE exam and was awarded the designation of Certified Association Executive. When not working, Maria’s favorite role is that of Nonnie to her 2 beautiful grandchildren.

Marlene Steinheiser, PhD, RN, CNRI®, Chief Clinical Officer at INS, is responsible for supporting the vision and mission of the organization nationally and globally, which includes strategic planning and development of new programs, research, and education. With 39 years of nursing experience, she has been a CRNI® since 1991. Her background includes work in diverse clinical settings, faculty roles in both pre-licensure and post-licensure nursing education, and service as a nurse practice consultant for a state nursing regulatory board. Her passion for infusion therapy and vascular access has been integrated into each of her varied career roles.

Dr Steinheiser holds a PhD from the University of Arizona, a master’s degree and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Akron, and a nursing diploma from Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital School of Nursing. She conducts research on infusion therapy, vascular access, and compassion fatigue in nursing, with a particular interest in mixed methods research and qualitative data analysis. She also presents nationally and internationally on infusion therapy and vascular access topics.

Meghan Trupiano, MBA, CMP, serves as the Director of Conferences & Member Services, leading the strategy, planning, and execution of programs that strengthen member engagement and support the organization’s mission. She oversees the INS Annual Meeting and Virtual Conferences, managing all aspects of meeting logistics, hotel and vendor relations, and exhibit and sponsorship sales. In addition, Meghan plays a key role in developing and executing marketing and communication plans that promote INS programs and membership growth.

Meghan earned her MBA from Curry College and is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and their 3 young boys. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and unwinding with a good book.

Jeannine Blake, PhD, RN, is a nurse scientist with a clinical background in surgical intensive care nursing and a passion for advancing health care innovation using an interdisciplinary nurse-engineer approach. Her research focuses on improving intravenous (IV) pumping technology accuracy, flow steadiness, usability, and reducing alarm burden on nurses and patients. She is dedicated to improving patient outcomes, streamlining nursing workflows, and integrating IV pumps more effectively into real-world clinical practices.

Dr Blake earned her PhD in Nursing Science and completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is now an Assistant Professor in the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing and is affiliated with the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation.

Jeannine Blake, PhD, RN, is a nurse scientist with a clinical background in surgical intensive care nursing and a passion for advancing health care innovation using an interdisciplinary nurse-engineer approach. Her research focuses on improving intravenous (IV) pumping technology accuracy, flow steadiness, usability, and reducing alarm burden on nurses and patients. She is dedicated to improving patient outcomes, streamlining nursing workflows, and integrating IV pumps more effectively into real-world clinical practices.

Dr Blake earned her PhD in Nursing Science and completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She is now an Assistant Professor in the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing and is affiliated with the Elaine Marieb Center for Nursing and Engineering Innovation.

Karen Meade, MS, APRN-CNS, AGCNS-BC, OCN, is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, where her work focuses on advancing safe, evidence-based infusion therapy practices. Her clinical and scholarly interests include intravenous smart pump technology, medication delivery, infusion system design, and the ways nurses interact with infusion devices in complex care environments. Ms Meade has presented nationally on considerations and limitations associated with intravenous smart pump medication administration and the implications of infusion technology for patient safety. Karen is also a doctoral student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where her research examines the use of intravenous smart pump-generated data to better understand alarm phenomena, nurse-pump interactions, and opportunities to improve the safety and effectiveness of infusion therapy.

Jane Carrington, PhD, RN, FAMIA, FAAN, has over 26 years of experience as an analyst, scientist, and educator. She has worked to advance technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in nursing. Her emphasis is the electronic health record as a communication system and data guiding health care decision-making. She has emerged as a leader in nursing-education, health care, and artificial intelligence. Dr Carrington has been working to assist nursing programs to achieve success in faculty understanding AI, it's application in nursing education, and preparation of nursing students for the challenges in working with advancing technology.

Johlee Odinet, PharmD, BCPS, CPPS, is currently the System Director for Medication Safety at Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA. In her current role, she is responsible for setting strategic, quality goals for the pharmacy service line, focusing on multidisciplinary and pharmacy-centric alignment. Dr Odinet has also served on the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists’ (ASHP's) Medication Safety Section Advisory Group for the past 6 years, allowing her the opportunity to present both nationally and internationally on Medication Safety-related topics.

Richard Stansbury, Pharm D, is an Informatics Willow Inpatient Pharmacist, tasked with compiling monthly guardrail compliance percentages, reviewing for any areas of opportunity for improvement and increased compliance.

Jessica Wilson, DNP, MBA, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC, has learned in over 25 years in nursing that the best care happens when people and technology work seamlessly together. She currently serves as Interim Chief Nursing Officer at Texas Health Presbyterian Flower Mound. Dr Wilson started at the bedside and has grown into executive leadership, focusing on critical care and hospital operations. She is really passionate about supporting nurses while also advancing safety through innovation. Dr Wilson is excited to talk about smart pump interoperability—and what it really looks like when technology meets the nurse and the patient right at the bedside.

Jane Carrington, PhD, RN, FAMIA, FAAN, has over 26 years of experience as an analyst, scientist, and educator. She has worked to advance technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in nursing. Her emphasis is the electronic health record as a communication system and data guiding health care decision-making. She has emerged as a leader in nursing-education, health care, and artificial intelligence. Dr Carrington has been working to assist nursing programs to achieve success in faculty understanding AI, it's application in nursing education, and preparation of nursing students for the challenges in working with advancing technology.

Valerie Brady, DNP, MSN-Ed, APRN, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner, nurse educator, and health care leader with more than 25 years of nursing experience spanning pediatrics, oncology, emergency care, labor and delivery, infusion therapy, and nursing education. She currently serves as an Instructor Faculty Associate at Arizona State University and has held leadership roles in outpatient infusion practice, including serving as Clinical Education Manager and Family Nurse Practitioner for a multi-state infusion organization, where she provided clinical oversight, onboarding, competency development, and continuing education for more than 200 clinicians across 6 states. In addition to her academic and clinical practice roles, Dr Brady currently consults with an outpatient infusion organization on clinical operations, education, and quality improvement initiatives. She recently completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Northern Arizona University, focusing on medication safety in outpatient infusion clinics. Dr Brady’s combined clinical, leadership, consulting, and academic experience provides a unique perspective on advancing medication safety and quality improvement in infusion nursing practice.

Mathias Brix Danielsen, MD, PhD, is an assistant professor and medical doctor in the final year of specialist training in geriatric medicine. His professional background spans clinical care, research, and guideline development. Dr Danielsen’s main research focus is hydration care for frail older adults, particularly the use of subcutaneous hydration as an alternative to intravenous treatment. This work began during a clinical encounter with an older patient in whom repeated failed intravenous catheter attempts highlighted the need for gentler, evidence-based alternatives. Dr Danielsen subsequently completed a PhD on subcutaneous hydration, including a systematic review, an assessor-blinded randomized trial, and a radioisotope study. His research has informed national guidelines and contributed to international networks focused on improving hydration care for vulnerable older patients.

Meghan Trupiano, MBA, CMP, serves as the Director of Conferences & Member Services, leading the strategy, planning, and execution of programs that strengthen member engagement and support the organization’s mission. She oversees the INS Annual Meeting and Virtual Conferences, managing all aspects of meeting logistics, hotel and vendor relations, and exhibit and sponsorship sales. In addition, Meghan plays a key role in developing and executing marketing and communication plans that promote INS programs and membership growth.

Meghan earned her MBA from Curry College and is a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). She lives in Massachusetts with her husband and their 3 young boys. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family and unwinding with a good book.

Susan Richberg has worked for INS for almost 19 years and has worked with members and CRNIs for over 10 years. She has gotten to know, by phone, email, and in person, many members. She feels that this customer service position assists INS with their mission of education in infusion therapy and certification.