Educational Advisory Committee (EAC)

The Educational Advisory Committee provides guidance to help AWHONN develop the highest levels of educational products and services to our members, and to assure the engagement and development of nurse educators practicing in women’s health, obstetric and neonatal nursing while supporting those educators working in unique and diverse practice settings.

Committee's Mission

The mission of the Educational Advisory Committee (EAC) is to provide the highest level of educational products and programs for AWHONN members, and to promote engagement and development of nurse educators practicing in women’s health, obstetrics, and neonatal nursing, including those educators working in unique and diverse practice settings. This includes:

Ensuring that AWHONN members and others have access to quality educational programs and resources that enhance patient care.

Increasing knowledge, skills, and attitudes of nurses caring for women and newborns.
Elevating the practice of nursing.
Ensuring resources are available to support adaptation to the rapid pace of healthcare change and challenges
Supporting novice specialty nurses to respond to workforce needs

Roles and Responsibilities

Promote broad dissemination and implementation of evidence-based care resources
Review, advise, and evaluate education resources and programs, as requested
Recommend repurposing current products and programs into new educational resources based upon member needs
Solicit and receive feedback on recommendations for education
Collaborate with other AWHONN committees, as indicated
Explore and establish novel approaches for delivery of education (micro-learning) in partnership with cross departmental teams.
Understand and assess learning needs for multi-generational learners.
Adapt to rapid paced learning needs
Promote scholarship within the obstetric, neonatal, and women’s health specialties (certifications, etc.)

2024 Committee Members

2024 Committee Members

Heretha Hankins MSN-Ed, RNC (Chair)
Robyn Garrett, C-EFM, MSN, RNC-OB (Chair-Elect)
Sarah Copple, MSN, RNC-MNN, C-ONQS (Staff Liaison)

Annie Halverson, C-EFM, MSN, RNC-OB
Caroline Meza, PhD, RN, CEN, NPD-BC
Gina Galosi, DNP, RNC-OB
Jamie Agunsday, MA, MSN, RNC-OB
Julie Kathman, DNP, APRN, CNS-BC, CPN, C-ONQS
Laura Ortiz-Carter, CCRN, C-EFM, MSN, RN, RNC-OB
Rebeccah Dindinger, DNP, IBCBC, RNC-OB
Shannon Williams, BSN, CLC, RN
Veronica Shake, MSN, RN, PHN
Amanda Staab, MSN, RNC-OB (Emerging Leader Ex-officio/ Non-Voting member)
Valerie Richardson, BS, JD, MSN, OB-RNC, RN (Emerging Leader Ex-officio/ Non-Voting member)
Jacy Correll, RNC-OB (Mentored Member Non-Voting)
Theresa Breslin, MSN, RNC-NIC, C-EFM (Past Chair Ex-officio/ Non-Voting)
Nancy Comello, DNP, CNM, RNC-OB, MNN, ONQS, C-EFM (ABC Representative Ex-Officio/Non-Voting)
Katrina Johnson, MSN-Ed, RN (Board Liaison Ex-Officio/Non-Voting)