Affiliate Activities:
- Virginia Society of Respiratory Care- Disctrict Director January 2024-January 2026
- Virginia Society of Respiratory Care- Military Liasion January 2024-January 2026
Education and Credentials:
- Masters Healthcare Administration- Western Governor’s University
- Bachelors of Science- Interdisciplinary Studies (Liberty University)
- Associates of Science- Respiratory Care (USUHS-CAHS)
- Associates of Science- Psychology (Liberty University)
Elections Committee Questions:
What do you see as the biggest challenge facing the AARC and what do you recommend addressing it?
One of the biggest challenges facing the American Association for Respiratory Care is maintaining relevance and engagement as healthcare evolves and respiratory therapists take on more complex, expanded roles.
In areas like transport and critical care, there is variability in training, standards, and system integration, which can impact consistency and outcomes.
To address this, AARC can lead in standardization by developing clearer guidance, expanding specialized education pathways, and strengthening collaboration across disciplines such as EMS, nursing, and physician teams.
Equally important is increasing member engagement by providing practical, accessible resources that directly support real-world challenges, ensuring AARC remains both valuable and connected to frontline clinicians.
Health care is changing more rapidly than ever. What ideas do you have to help today’s Respiratory Therapist meet these challenges?
Healthcare is evolving rapidly, and respiratory therapists must adapt to increasingly complex, high-acuity, and cross-functional environments. To meet these challenges, I would focus on three areas.
First, expanding training to include systems thinking and operational awareness, enabling therapists to function effectively within larger care networks. Second, developing structured pathways for advanced roles such as transport, ECMO, and critical care to improve consistency and readiness. Third, strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration with EMS, nursing, and physician teams to enhance coordination and efficiency.
Finally, providing accessible, practical education that directly applies to real-world environments ensures clinicians can adapt quickly and perform effectively within evolving systems.
How would you approach optimizing, developing, and implementing value added benefits, programs, and resources within AARC leadership and governance structures to meet the diverse needs of our members while also cultivating a keen sense of belonging and encouraging long term membership?
I would focus on aligning member needs, scalable program development, and engagement within the American Association for Respiratory Care.
First, I would establish consistent feedback loops to identify needs across career stages and practice settings, ensuring programs are relevant and targeted. Second, I would develop practical, value-added resources such as role-specific education pathways, transport-focused toolkits, and leadership development opportunities.
Implementation would be integrated across existing governance structures to ensure alignment, reduce duplication, and promote sustainability. Collaboration across sections is key.
To cultivate belonging and long-term membership, I would prioritize clear pathways for involvement through mentorship, recognition, and accessible leadership opportunities.
Finally, I would track engagement and utilization metrics to continuously refine programs and ensure ongoing value for members.
The value of these sections is important. If given the opportunity to represent, what would you do to increase the value of this section, and how would you increase interest in section membership?
To increase the value of the section, I would focus on delivering practical, high-impact resources that directly support clinicians working in transport and high-acuity environments. This includes developing standardized best practices, role-specific education, and tools that improve operational performance and patient outcomes.
I would also strengthen collaboration across disciplines such as EMS, nursing, and critical care teams to ensure alignment and relevance.
To increase interest in section membership, I would prioritize visibility and engagement—highlighting real-world value through case-based learning, member spotlights, and accessible opportunities for involvement. Creating clear pathways for participation, mentorship, and leadership would help members feel connected and invested.
Ultimately, the goal is to build a section that is both immediately valuable and professionally meaningful, encouraging long-term engagement.
