Keynote Speaker
Kellie Bryant DNP, WHNP, CHSE, FSSH, FADLN, FAAN |
Kellie Bryant, DNP, WHNP, CHSE, FSSH, FADLN, FAAN
Dr. Kellie Bryant is the Director of the Center for Innovation in Education Excellence at the National League for Nursing, where she leads the development of faculty programs, simulation resources, and AI-enabled tools to advance nursing education. With more than 20 years of teaching experience, including 17 years in simulation, she is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker on simulation and the integration of AI in nursing education. A committed advocate for equity in healthcare education, Dr. Bryant consults with organizations on strategies to deliver equitable care and create inclusive learning and work environments. She has secured grants to develop nursing pathway programs for historically marginalized students and has led efforts to build inclusive curricula. Dr. Bryant serves on the boards of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning and the Global Network for Simulation in Healthcare, and holds leadership roles with the Northern Virginia Nurses Association and the Northern Virginia Black Nurses Association. |
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Jeff Doucette, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN
As Press Ganey’s Chief Nursing Officer, Dr. Jeff Doucette is responsible for helping clients transform the patient and caregiver experience. In this role, he works to develop nursing leaders at client organizations, improve clinical quality and efficiency, and improve employee and caregiver engagement by playing an integral role in the company’s safety, clinical, and workforce initiatives. Jeff is a widely recognized and accomplished nurse leader with 30 years of experience spent largely in leadership and executive nursing roles. Throughout his career, he has focused on enabling the delivery of exceptional patient and family experiences through innovation, education, and nursing excellence. Most recently, Jeff served as senior vice president and chief nursing officer at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia. In this role, he led the strategic direction and leadership of the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services and played a critical role in cultivating and sustaining nursing excellence. Prior to joining Jefferson Health, Jeff served as the inaugural vice president of the Magnet Recognition Program® and Pathway to Excellence® Programs at the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Known as an engaging thought leader and dynamic presenter, Jeff speaks extensively around the world on topics of interest to nursing and health care leaders. He is a Robert Wood Johnson Executive Nurse Fellow, a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives, and a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. He also serves on the editorial advisory board for Nursing Management and The Journal of Nursing Administration. Jeff earned a Master of Science degree in health care administration and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Marymount University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Old Dominion University. |
Jeff Doucette DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN |