The 2026 Elevating Professional Practice in Health Care Virtual Convention
The 2026 Elevating Professional Practice in Health Care Virtual Convention
MEd, CAGS OD, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, CEO
Gen is driven by the desire to help clients create organizational excellence through measurable improvement. She thrives on helping others reach meaningful goals, including Magnet® designation. She shares her knowledge and passion for excellence in her book, Feel the Pull: Creating a Culture of Nursing Excellence.
With over two decades of experience, Aaron solidified his reputation as a trailblazer in health care and business strategy. As the Marketing and Business Development Executive of CHCM, Aaron is passionate about supporting overall organizational success in a competitive health care landscape.
MBA, Director of Human Resources & Administration, Contracting Officer
Catherine leads human resources, administration, and contracting at CHCM, supporting a culture rooted in collaboration and excellence. She brings a strategic and people-focused approach to operations, aligning internal systems with the organization’s mission and values.
Marky is a nationally recognized expert in nursing leadership, professional governance, and Magnet® designation. With over 25 years of experience guiding organizations through successful Magnet® journeys and redesignations, Marky brings a unique ability to align people and processes, identify emerging issues, and assess the effectiveness of organizational interventions—resulting in enduring, measurable improvements.
As a Service Line Director and Consultant at Creative Health Care Management, she partners with clients to co-create customized improvement plans grounded in evidence-based practices and her deep knowledge of health care systems.
Amber brings over 25 years of diverse health care expertise to her role as a Cultures of Excellence® consultant, partnering with organizations to design and sustain environments where excellence thrives. Using a relationship-centered, evidence-based approach, she helps organizations build structures and processes that elevate performance, empower professionals, and drive measurable, lasting outcomes.
MSA, BSN, RN, NE-BC
With over 30 years of progressive leadership experience in a large health system, Ruth has served in key roles including Risk Manager, Director of Surgical Services, Clinical Project Director, and Magnet® Program Director. Ruth brings deep expertise in building high-performing healthcare cultures grounded in clinical excellence, interprofessional collaboration, and professional well-being. Ruth partners with organizations to drive sustainable improvement—helping leaders and teams achieve national recognition, deliver consistent outcomes, and foster an engaged, resilient workforce.