Steering Committee

The following people volunteered to be the first, interim, steering committee to begin the work of the Alliance and include the co-chairs from each workgroup.  We are grateful for their dedication and commitment.

Brenda M. Afzal RN, MS
University of Maryland School of Nursing

Laura Anderko PhD, RN
Georgetown University

Evelyn I. Bain MEd, RN, COHN-S, FAAOHN
Massachusetts Nurses Association

Christina Bartholomew, RN, DNS (Practice Co-Chair)

Betty Bekemeier PhD, MPH, RN (Research Co-Chair)
University of Washington

Pat Butterfield PhD, MPH, RN
Washington State University

Denise Choiniere RN, BSN (Practice Co-Chair)
University of Maryland Medical Center

Rebecca Clouse RN, MS
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

Ann Converso RN
United American Nurses

Kathy Curtis LPN (Policy/Advocacy Co-Chair)
The JustGreen Partnership

Karen G. Duderstadt PhD, RN
University of California San Francisco

Tom Engle RN
Association of State and Territorial Directors of Nursing

Robyn Gilden RN, MS
University of Maryland

Kathryn Hall RN, MS
University of Maryland

Lisa Hartmayer RN, BSN
University of California San Francisco Hospital

Wade G. Hill PhD, PHCNS-BC (Research Co-Chair)
Montana State University College of Nursing

Katie Huffling RN, CNM
American College of Nurse Midwives

Beth Lamanna RN, WHNP, MPH
Public Health Nurse Section of APHA

Jeanne Leffers PhD, RN (Education Co-Chair)
University of Massachusetts

Sharon Rainer RN, MS
New Jersey Nurses Association

Norma Rogers PhD, RN, FAAN
National Association of Hispanic Nurses

Barbara Sattler RN, DrPH, FAAN
University of Maryland School of Nursing

Patti Gates-Smith MSN, RNC (Education Co-Chair)
Pennsylvania State Nurses Association

Mary Jane Williams PhD, RN (Policy/Advocacy Co-Chair)
University of Hartford College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions

Sandy Worthington MSN, WHNP-BC, CNM
Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc