ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â±¦µä National Activities
- Professional Mentor, ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â±¦µä Professional Mentor Program, 2021-2022
- Member, ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â±¦µä Research and Grants Advisory Panel, 2021-2024
Thank you for considering me as your Radiation Therapy Chapter delegate. My educational background includes an undergraduate degree from North Carolina State, radiation therapy training at Memorial Sloan Kettering, a master’s in business administration from Simmons University and a doctorate from Pacific University. Throughout my career, I've served as a radiation therapist, educator and leader, focusing on developing education programs, spearheading research projects and advocating for advanced practice radiation therapists. I'm proud to have co-founded the Radiation Therapy Association of New York State to facilitate collaboration in the northeast. I'm engaged with the ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â±¦µä, serving on the ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â±¦µä Research Grants and Advisory Panel, mentoring, speaking at the ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â±¦µä Radiation Therapy Conference and publishing in peer-reviewed journals. My dedication has been recognized with the ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â±¦µä Aiming to Heal Award and the RTANYS President's Award. My overarching career goal is to provide radiation therapists nationwide with the tools and resources they need to succeed in their departments, elevating our profession and patient care.
I recognize the ever-evolving challenges we face as radiation therapists, from licensure laws to emerging technology and beyond. It's critical for delegates to keep therapists informed about these developments. I’m prepared to do so and regularly advocate for therapists. For example, by sharing information via the ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â±¦µä Communities regarding encroachment, like the physicist initiative for patient education. My vision involves building strong connections with state societies and individuals nationwide. State societies are the lifeblood of our organization. I aim to leverage platforms like the ÁùºÏ²Ê¿â±¦µä Communities, LinkedIn, X, formerly known as Twitter, and conferences to facilitate knowledge exchange and dialogue. I see the chapter delegate as a bridge, facilitating meaningful interactions. My goal is to ensure that radiation therapists’ voices are heard, their concerns addressed and their unique insights integrated into our profession’s ongoing evolution. Together, we will navigate the complex landscape, keeping radiation therapists at the forefront of change.