Authors

Christopher Mazzolini is the vice president of content for Infection Control Today and Medical Economics.

Tori Whitacre Martonicz, MA, is the lead editor of Infection Control Today. She has been a writer and editor for over 30 years and has an MA and BA in English Composition/Literature from the University of Akron in Akron, OH. She lives in Ohio with her husband, Eric; son, Drake; 2 tiny dogs, Selena Brigid Sophia and Doctor Danger Dog; and a big black cat, Freya. She loves reading, writing, gardening, and spending time with her loved ones.

Contact her through her email: tmartonicz@mjhlifesciences.com.

Alesia McKeown, PhD is a scientific partner in infectious disease in medical and scientific affairs at Roche Diagnostics. She is the subject matter expert for Roche’s high-throughput and POC respiratory solutions. She also coleads an interdisciplinary team focused on improving access and utilization of diagnostics in the respiratory disease area.

Morgan Ebert is managing editor of Contemporary OB/GYN® and Contemporary Pediatrics^® and joined the MJH Life Sciences team in December 2019. She graduated from Youngstown State University in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in journalism and a minor in political science. Prior to graduating, Morgan worked as the editor-in-chief of her college newspaper. She went on to work as an assignment editor at a broadcast news station in Youngstown, Ohio before joining the Contemporary brands. You can reach her at mpetronelli@mjhlifesciences.com.

Dinesh Wadhwani, Founder/CEO, ThinkLite

Dinesh Wadhwani is an industry, air quality and lighting expert, entrepreneur in the technology and life sciences industries, and founder and CEO of ThinkLite.

At ThinkLite, he works with a team of engineers to create high-value-added technological solutions in diverse fields, including pharmaceutical, agriculture, poultry, data centers, general health, and most recently, a technology solution that tracks the levels of airborne pathogens in indoor public areas and facilities, including COVID-19, among other viruses, so they can be addressed and managed to help optimize health and safety indoors.

Dinesh works closely with Fortune 500 companies, townships, and enterprises across the globe and has been recognized by Inc. Magazine among the Top 30 under 30 Entrepreneurs (#1 of 30), the Top 50 Power Influencers in Massachusetts by Boston Business Journal, and as a Top Immigrant Entrepreneur by the State of Massachusetts and Top Young Entrepreneur by the White House.

ThinkLite was named among the Top Innovative Businesses by the New England Business Association.

Jeanie Bach, MSN, RN, CCRN, is a Disease Area Partner for Infectious Disease at Roche Diagnostics. Based in Arizona, she has nearly 20 years of experience in intensive care and emergency settings. She leads infectious disease initiatives and specializes in respiratory conditions, sepsis, and antimicrobial stewardship.

Linda Groah, MSN, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC, FAAN, Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) CEO/Executive Director

Richard Payerchin is an editor of Medical Economics, a sister brand to Infection Control Today.

Heather Stoltzfus is an experienced and motivated registered nurse with a master’s degree in public health and a certification in infection control. Striving for excellence in the prevention and control of infectious disease, Heather believes in using innovative and strategic leadership methods to achieve program goals.

Heather first discovered her love for infection control (and chai tea) during a short-term assignment in Nairobi, Kenya, where she worked to improve maternal and child health through the prevention of infectious diseases. After spending the first 6 years of her nursing career in busy emergency departments, Heather transitioned away from the bedside to join the work at the Johns Hopkins Hospital as an infection control epidemiologist. Following the completion of her master's degree in public health, Heather became the infection prevention and control nurse consultant for the State of Maryland, assisting healthcare facilities in their response to health care-associated infections. Currently, Heather is employed with Johns Hopkins University Division of Infectious Diseases as a research nurse program manager, using her expertise to guide research in the prevention and control of infections in health care settings. Additionally, Heather is the owner of Broad Street Prevention, where she serves as an infection prevention consultant.

During her off hours, Heather enjoys writing, reading, hiking, and spending time with her friends and family. She is the proud author of the blog, All the Lessons We Learn, where she gives a lyrical accounting of all the beautiful, painful, and transcendent lessons that we learn on this journey we call life.

You can follow Heather on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thelessonswelearn/ and wordpress at thelessonswelearn.com.

Website for Broadstreet Prevention: www.Broadstreetprevention.com

Lesley Barton is the National Clinical and Training Manager at Bunzl Outsourcing Services, Australia and New Zealand, and AMHC, with over 40 years of health care experience. A registered nurse, midwife, and continence nurse specialist, she transitioned into health care sales and management, leading education on incontinence, wound care, and medical consumables.

She serves as a board director at the Continence Foundation of Australia and founded the Clinical Care Connections (CCC) program, playing a key role in developing Atlas McNeil Healthcare’s education and training initiatives to support best practices in clinical care.

Nakeisha Tolliver, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC, CNOR, CSSM, president of Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN)

Jason Bolin is the senior vice president and health care practice leader for First Onsite.

Todd Shryock, managing editor of Medical Economics, sister brand of Infection Control Today.

Amber Kool, DNP, RN, is the associate vice president of Assessment and Development at Arizona College of Nursing. This nationally recognized nursing school offers a 3-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at 20 campuses across 13 states.

Kool's journey in the nursing profession began in 2012 with a focus on mental health. However, her experience in pediatrics, particularly in the NICU, ignited her passion for teaching. Her time in the NICU, where she mentored newly graduated nurses, inspired her to pursue a career in nurse education.

Kool started teaching at Arizona College of Nursing as an adjunct faculty member and has held several roles since, including Associate Provost and Director of Curriculum. In her current role, she provides faculty and campus support in program effectiveness and accreditation. Kool is passionate about continuous innovation and using experiential learning to improve clinical decision-making and learning outcomes for nursing students.

Kool holds a DNP in Educational Leadership from American Sentinel College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Post University. She received an MSN and a BSN degree from Grand Canyon University.

Gabrielle Genovesi, MPH, CPH, LCC, is a dedicated integration specialist and data analyst at BioVigil Technologies LLC., where she champions hand hygiene adherence to combat nosocomial infections. With a master’s in public health specializing in epidemiology, biostatistics, and health management and policy, Gabrielle excels in data analysis, integration, and visualization. She adeptly builds data banks, designs research models, and collaborates with stakeholders to deliver tailored, actionable insights.

Equipped with CPH and Leapfrog Certified Couch Credentials, Gabrielle is committed to using her expertise to drive impactful decisions in health policy, medical device sales, health care administration, and education. Her passion for data as a transformative tool in health care underscores her future aspirations.