Serina Johnson DNP, RN, PHN is a Nurse Researcher at Emplify Health in the Gundersen Medical Foundation. Dr. Johnson has broad clinical experience gained as a travel nurse in areas of OB, Med/Surg, Pediatrics, NICU, ER, ICU, and long‑term care. She served as nursing faculty at Rasmussen University where she grew her passion for quality improvement and evidence-based practice. As Chair of Nursing Research on the Green Committee, she is dedicated to fostering a community of inquiry, supporting frontline innovation, and strengthening a culture of research‑driven practice.

Lee Her Lee DNP, APNP, RN, OCN is

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Cameron Kiersch DNP, RN is a faculty member at Viterbo University and holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice in Health Innovation and Leadership from the University of Minnesota.  Dr. Kiersch integrates systems thinking, design principles and innovation into nursing education, empowering future nurses to address complex global challenges such as climate change while advocating for the health and well-being of the communities they serve.

Linda Sargent DNP, RN is an Assistant Professor at St. Mary's University of MN (SMUNM) teaching Senior Capstone, Evidence Based Practice, and Leadership and Management courses in the undergraduate nursing program. Dr. Sargent taught for 13 years at UW-Eau Claire before coming to St. Mary's. Her background has primarily been in emergency and trauma nursing.

Dana Bistodeau TRS is

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Gina Von Ruden MSN, RN is a Senior Nurse Administrator for Care Management at Mayo Clinic Health Systems - La Crosse. Gina has 26 years of nursing experience with specific interests in care transitions, case management and meeting the needs of at-risk populations. She has lived in the La Crosse area for the past 21 years and loves this community and the fantastic care we provide to our patients.

Beth Komay DNP, APRN, ACCENS-AG, CCRN is a Clinical Nurse Specialist at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse who is passionate about making a difference across all three spheres of impact—patient, nurse, and system. Dr. Komay's professional interests include critical care, reducing documentation burden, promoting positive patient outcomes, and supporting nurse engagement.