Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation
INCC Board of Directors
Peg Gruenemeier
MSN, RN, CHC, CRNI®
Chair
Peg Gruenemeier, is the Director of Clinical Services for AvevoRx, where she provides supervision and support for nursing, quality, compliance, education, and accreditation. She has more than 32 years of infusion experience, with many of those years in leadership positions focusing on start-up and new program development. Her roles have included Vice-President of Quality at Optum Infusion and Vice-President of Clinical Services for Diplomat Specialty Infusion Group, legacy BioRx, where she grew the nursing program to 400 nurses nationally. Peg managed an Older Adult Mental Health Unit and implemented a day rehabilitation facility for Seniors with mental health needs. She has a BSN from Ohio University and is currently working on her master’s in nursing education. Peg has presented several posters on a variety of infusion topics and has been published in the Journal of Clinical Immunology. She holds multiple certifications and is active in INS, Immunoglobulin National Society (IgNS), and National Home Infusion Association (NHIA). She currently serves on the Board for Infusion Nurses Certification Corporation (INCC) and on the Quality Committee for NHIA.
Felicia Schaps
MSN-Ed, RN, CRNI®, lgCN, VA-BC, FNHIA
Chair-Elect
Felicia has been a nurse for 40 years, with 30 of those years in home infusion. She has worked in the roles of infusion nurse, nurse manager, and VP of Nursing for various home infusion providers. Felicia is a past INS president and is currently a member of the board of directors of the INCC. She also served for several years on the RN Council helping to develop the CRNI® exam. Felicia has been a speaker at National INS meetings as well as at the National Home Infusion Association meetings. She has also authored articles and textbook chapters on infusion nursing. She is currently working as a consultant for several home infusion and infusion pump companies.
Karin Cierzan
RN, CRNI®, CGRN, VA-BC
Director
Karin has worked for MNGI Digestive Health since 1999 as an Endoscopy nurse and has been cross trained in Infusion Therapy since 2012 to work with patients in a gastroenterology (GI) clinic, who receive biologics and iron infusions. She has over 40 years of nursing experience, working in Transitional Care, Telemetry and Cardiac, and Medical ICU. Karin is certified in Gastroenterology Nursing, Infusion Therapy, and Vascular Access. She volunteers regionally and nationally and is a Past president of the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses (ABCGN). She is currently the secretary of the Minnesota Regional Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (MNSGNA) and is a director with the Association for Vascular Access (AVA) Foundation Board. Karin writes test questions for ABCGN'S certification exam and has served on the Item Review Committee and Standard Setting Committee. She is the 2023 recipient of the Gabrielle Schindler Award for Clinical Excellence at SGNA's Annual Course in Phoenix. Karin was recently honored as ABCGN'S Certified GI Professional of the Year Award at SGNA'S Annual Course in Pittsburgh. The award recognizes commitment to certification, education, and patient care outcomes.
Elizabeth May
DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CRNI®
Director
Elizabeth May has over 20 years of nursing experience in various practice settings and roles. Elizabeth developed her love of infusion nursing in her role as a vascular access nurse, placing bedside PICCs in a community hospital in Connecticut. Elizabeth achieved an Associate of Science in Nursing from Three Rivers Community College, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing from Jacksonville University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Old Dominion University. Elizabeth is currently the senior director of education and professional development for Riverside Health System in Virginia. She leads a team of dynamic professional development practitioners in monitoring, planning, implementing, and evaluating national trends and evidence-based practices in alignment with the system’s strategic plan to impact the organization and patient care outcomes and ensures compliance with all regulatory agencies governing health care delivery and the rules of accrediting bodies by continually monitoring operations and programs and initiating changes where required.
Monica Almy-Boylan
MSN, APN, FNP-BC, CCRN, CRNI®
Director
Nursing has been Monica’s lifelong passion for over 25 years, built on a foundation in critical care and as a nurse practitioner in cardiology and electrophysiology. Now working in industry as a Clinical Consultant, her focus is on advancing safe, evidence-based care and supporting clinical teams through education, collaboration, and best practice. She earned her MSN in 2019, became a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and is proud to be an Indiana University alum! Outside of work, Monica’s life is full of family, friends, and new adventures. Married for 28 years with 2 daughters and 2 grandchildren, she is a sourdough-baking enthusiast, assistant beekeeper alongside her husband, frequent hiker at the Indiana Dunes, and a fan of the occasional 5K run.
Sylwia Wright
DNP, RN, CRNI®
Director
With over 20 years of extensive experience in nursing, Sylwia has honed her expertise across various critical areas, including Emergency Department care, Intensive Care Unit (ICU) education, infusion therapy, and leadership. Currently, she is the Regional Manager for Nursing at Option Care Health. In her role, Sylwia is responsible for overseeing the growth and development of infusion nursing services, ensuring that practices not only meet but exceed quality standards and deliver optimal patient outcomes. Her passion for nursing and commitment to excellence drive her leadership style, fostering a collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement thrive. Throughout her career, Sylwia has been dedicated to enhancing the quality of patient care, mentoring colleagues, and advancing nursing practices. She believes in the power of education and shares her knowledge to inspire others, promoting best practices within the infusion nursing field. As health care continues to evolve, Sylwia remains committed to adapting and leading with integrity, always placing patients at the heart of everything she does.
Teresa Sothcott
PMP
Public Member
Teresa Sothcott is an innovative, award-winning project and program management professional in the global technology and e-learning industry. Her specialty is simplifying complex concepts, and her recent work includes implementing a new end-to-end project lifecycle application to improve organizational growth and productivity. She was formerly the assistant director of the Duke University MBA Health Sector Management program, and she Teresa enjoys as well as supporting her local community through The Center for Volunteer Caregiving.
Christopher Hunt
MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Chris Hunt serves as the Chief Executive Officer of INS and INCC and an Ex Officio member of both the INS and INCC board of directors. In his role as CEO, Chris works with the executive management team to develop strategies for new business development and overall organizational growth. Chris began his INS career in 1995 when INS did not have e-mail or the internet, and people had to use a telephone to communicate. He held positions as meetings manager, director of meetings, director of marketing, and executive vice president before assuming his current position as CEO in May 2023. An avid and passionate Boston sports fan, Chris has spent the last 20 years enjoying one Boston team championship after another while trying to convince his three equally passionate adult children that Boston sports wasn’t always this wonderful.
About INS
The Infusion Nurses Society (INS) is an international nonprofit organization representing infusion nurses and other clinicians who are engaged in the specialty practice of infusion therapy.
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