The Program of Distinction was developed by the Core Development Team, and assessed by the Vetting Team, with the assistance of several advisors. A separate group of appraisers and program staff execute the operations of the program. Read more about the background and history of the APIC® Program of Distinction.
Terrie Lee, RN, MS, MPH, CIC, FAPIC – Strategy and Clinical Lead
Jan Frain, RN, CIC, CPHRM
Michelle Farber, RN, CIC
Linda Greene, RN, MPS, CIC, FAPIC (inception –2016, 2019-present)
Kathy Ward, RN, BSN, MPH, CIC, FAPIC (2019-present)
Connie Steed, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC (2016 – 2019)
Leslie Kretzu, MA, MIPP – Executive Director
Kate Detweiler – Strategy and Operations Lead
Salimah Shabazz – Project Management Lead
Patti Grant, RN, BSN, MS, CIC, FAPIC – Vetting Team Lead
Steve Streed, MS, CIC, FAPIC
Lynn Karanfil, RN, MA, CIC, FAPIC
Katrina Crist, MBA, CAE
Former Magnet Recognition Program® Consultant
Psychometrician