Linda F. Robinson, MSN, RN, CPXP, is a seasoned national speaker and accomplished author with an impressive career spanning over 35 years in nursing. Her expertise lies in various domains, including patient- and family-centered care, patient engagement technology, emergency medicine, critical care, forensic nursing, and healthcare legislation.

Throughout her remarkable journey, Robinson has earned well-deserved accolades and recognition. The American Nurses Credentialing Center, ANCC Magnet Commission honored her as the Magnet Nurse of the Year for Structural Empowerment. She also received the prestigious Healthcare Hero Award from the Greater Cincinnati Business Courier Journal and was celebrated for her Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Nursing by the Greater Cincinnati Emergency Nurses Association. She was also honored with the Nursing Civic Engagement Award from the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, RHO Theta Chapter of Northern Kentucky University, a Resolution from St. Elizabeth Healthcare Board of Trustees for efforts in gaining Kentucky legislation to improve safety in Kentucky hospital emergency rooms, awarded Outstanding Efforts in Patient Experience Collaboration at St. Elizabeth Healthcare, and the Nursing Excellence in Research award at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. She was commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel by Kentucky Governor Steven Beshear for her work in healthcare safety. Notably, she had a leading role in driving the passage of landmark bills safeguarding Kentucky healthcare workers from workplace violence. She also advocated for nursing and healthcare safety in Washington DC as a delegate for the Emergency Nurses Association.

Robinson held esteemed positions on various boards and advisory committees, showcasing her influential presence in shaping healthcare and nursing initiatives. Her appointments encompass: The Kentucky Sustainable Health and Optimal Aging Committee, Community Advisory Commission at Thomas More College, Advisor to the American Nurses Association Professional Issues Panel on Workplace Violence and Incivility and the GetWellNetwork Customer Advisory Board.

Presently, Robinson serves as the Vice President of Clinical Excellence at MDM Healthcare, where her passion lies in advocating for nursing, patients and their families. Her role involves empowering nurses, clinicians, and providers to deliver exceptional patient experiences and outcomes that truly matter. Robinson can also be heard on the National PX Space podcast, where she continues to positively impact the world of healthcare and inspire those around her.

Shannon Culp, CDPSE, CBCP, CINSA, CHS-III, BCMP, was nominated for this award in recognition of her selflessness and commitment to helping those in need. She takes every opportunity to volunteer in the community, such as volunteering each winter for a local coat drive. Culp has also created several programs over the years to inspire young college graduates to pursue a career in information security.

Professionally, Culp is an experienced leader and Information Security professional. Culp has served as chief information security officer (CISO) for several large companies in the healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing industries and has operated in CISO forums since 2001. She has proven her ability, with over 29 years’ experience in information security, to build and manage global and corporate security programs. Shannon is currently the director of security governance & awareness for the Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM). ADM is a Fortune 35 Company that connects crops to markets on six continents.

Patricia Borne, was nominated for the time, energy, and expertise that she has contributed to Thomas More University over the years. She worked worked in the Benedictine Library for many years. She was also involved in starting the adult learning classes, and has taught several classes. Additionally, Borne was dedicated to working with students to help them improve their grades. Passionate about student success, Borne was instrumental in starting the Harold Borne Scholarship at Thomas More.

Borne is now executive coach and principal of CEO Resources, Inc., challenges her coaching clients to stay engaged, to participate in active debate and to strengthen their performance outcomes. Through a variety of assessments, the individual’s skills and areas of improvement are identified and become the basis of the coaching/training content. Significant outcomes have been achieved through dedication and commitment to the coaching process.

Borne has been coaching for over 25 years in corporate and non-profit environments, using intervention and developmental coaching models. Most clients seek developmental coaching which addresses their current situation and helps them transition by enhancing a skill set not previously or fully developed. Clarity of message and follow-through are the hallmarks of successful outcomes for the individual, the client and the organization.

Caroline Betty Trennepohl currently holds the position of campaign manager at the E.W. Scripps Company in Cincinnati, Ohio. Moreover, she assumes additional responsibilities within the organization, serving as the chair of community service for the Scripps Women’s Network. Additionally, Trennepohl holds the position of chair of talent acquisition for the Women in Tech Program, further showcasing her commitment to promoting gender diversity in the tech industry.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Trennepohl is dedicated to community development. She established a nonprofit organization called “Girls C.A.N. Mentoring,” dedicated to advocating for the discovery of purpose and passion, while also providing exposure to a diverse array of career paths. She is also actively engaged in various community roles, including participation on the Thomas More Young Professionals Board and as a board member of Cincinnati Youth Collaborative (CYC). She also contributes her time and efforts to the Saturday Hoops program.

For more information on Caroline’s nonprofit, please visit girlscanmentoring.com