Advanced Practice Provider Advisory Council Role and Purpose To leverage expertise to guide the Office of Advanced Practice Providers (OAPP) and provide information and recommendations to fulfill the vision of making Connecticut Children’s the premier health system in the country for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to work, grow and develop their career. Members will: Shape the future of the OAPP by sharing areas of expertise, feedback and insight regarding professional practice and program development for APPs Develop leadership skills through leading and participating in a committee or special project from planning to completion Serve as an advocate for the OAPP Represent and network with APP colleagues throughout the organization Committees Several committees were established for member work. They include: Education and Training: APP education series, APP grand rounds, coordination and mentoring of APRN/PA students Transition to Practice: Scope of practice, onboarding for new APP team members Communications/Marketing: APP newsletter, annual report, and recognition/award program Professional Advancement Model: Research and build a model for Connecticut Children’s APPs Committee chairs organize the work and report progress to the APP Council. Committee Membership (as of June 2022) Education & Training Christina Giudice (Chair) Lauren Schmidtberg Transition to Practice Elizabeth Oblon (Chair) Keri Curtis Jim Gerace Jennifer Long Basia Adams Garry Lapidus Communications/Marketing Pam Fanning (Chair) Victoria Pohl Kayla Ingram Garry Lapidus Professional Advancement Model Meredith Lake (Chair) Taryn Hamre Elisabeth Campbell Nella Stoltz Mallory Fossa Basia Adams Currently not assigned Sarah Orlando Jackie Talbot Sabrina Colangelo Lauren Caneira Taylor Simmons Intern Hannah Deppe Committee Volunteers Rachel Caplan Kara Fluck Bill Seymour Administrative Assistant Maria Leuzzi
