Georgann Adams is a Clinical Nurse Specialist and Performance Improvement Coordinator for Trauma Services at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She received her nursing degree from Indiana University and her master’s in nursing as an Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). She has worked as bedside nurse, Charge Nurse, Educator and CNS in Neuro Critical Care at Methodist Hospital. She has also worked as the Stroke Coordinator at the IUH (Indiana University Health) Methodist Comprehensive Stroke Center and started a spine clinic at IUH North. Georgann loves working with nurses and EMS with stroke and trauma to improve patient outcomes and is passionate about teaching and mentoring others about effective and safe patient care.

Cory Agler is a board-certified Flight and Critical Care Paramedic currently working as a Flight Paramedic in Northeast Indiana. He has a background in EMS, structural firefighting, technical rescue, heavy extrication, water rescue, and dive rescue, with a desire to further the fields of EMS and Critical Care Transport through leadership development, professional education, and research, while advocating for evidence-based medicine and patient safety, with special interests in airway management and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

LT. Jarred R. Alden is an Operations Officer with the Akron Fire Department. He has been an Officer with the Akron Fire Department for 9 years. He has been a firefighter, with AFD, for 22+ years, a paramedic for 20+ years, and a SWAT Medic for 15+ years with the Akron Police Department. He currently instructs ATIRC/RTF platform trainings for LSU’s NCBRT division. LT. Alden has presented at FDIC, OTOA, JEMS, Ohio State University, EMSPRO, & North Lake Tahoe Fire District Conference. He also sat for an interview with “Behind the Shield” Podcast with James Geering (Episode #495). He was an Arson Investigator for 2 years. LT. Alden has published 9 articles with Fire Engineering magazine. He holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Sciences from Wright State University in Dayton, OH and a Baccalaureate Degree in Sociology from Urbana University in Urbana, OH.

Dr. Anders is a nurse partitioner.

Peter M. Antevy, MD is a Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician who has dedicated his career to providing exceptional in-hospital emergency care at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, a leading level I trauma and tertiary care center in South Florida. He is board-certified in pediatrics, pediatric emergency medicine, as well as EMS, a field he’s made a significant impact in over the past 13 years. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Antevy serves as the Medical Director for various agencies in South Florida, and recently took on the role of Chief Medical Officer for Brevard County Fire Rescue. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of clinical care, he is a valuable asset to the EMS profession and continues to work on the front lines.

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Barbra is an advanced practice provider and forensic nurse. She has provided direct patient care and practiced as a clinician for 42 years. Barb's practice is in a level 1 academic trauma center emergency department and provides direct forensic nursing care to all patients who have experienced interpersonal violence. Barbra has instructed on forensic nursing testimony for 10 years. She has provided forensic nursing instruction in a 40 hour SANE/SAFE courses on multiple occasions, as well as other professional conferences such as Indiana Prosecuting Attorney Council. Barbra has been a forensic nurse for over 20 years and instructs on forensic nursing practice and testimony, not only to nurses but to law enforcement, advocates, and attorneys.

Tracy Ballard, BSN, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, TCRN, is a seasoned emergency and trauma nurse, educator, and clinical operations manager with over two decades of experience. She serves as Clinical Operations Manager at IU Health for the Pre-Hosptial/Special Events teams and the Infield Medical Center/INDYCAR medical team at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Tracy is a national faculty member for ENA’s TNCC and ENPC programs and a frequent presenter at national and state conferences. Her leadership in nursing professional development and motorsport medicine reflects her passion for education, trauma care, and community service.

Ella Beardsley, MA, ATR-P is a trauma art therapist at Methodist Hospital, where she combines creative expression with therapeutic techniques to support healing. She holds an M.A. in Art Therapy from IU Indianapolis and a B.S. in Psychology and Studio Art. With experience in various art mediums and mental health counseling, Ella offers both individual and group art therapy sessions for patients and staff.

Zach Bowers is a Paramedic with the Brownsburg Fire Territory. He has been employed with the BFT and currently holds the rank of Division Chief of EMS. He began his EMS career as a Junior in high school, earning his EMT certification in 2000 and then his paramedic license in 2006. He has experience working with volunteer, private, suburban and urban EMS systems.

Andrew J Bowman has 41 years experience in EMS and emergency care as a paramedic, emergency department nurse and current role of ED Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for a central Indiana emergency medicine group. He has lectured extensively on numerous EMS and emergency medicine topics locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and has authored chapters on cardiac arrest for the recently published “Sheehy’s: Manual of Emergency Care, 8th Edition” for emergency nurses and for the soon to be published “Richardson: Emergency Nursing 1st Edition” for emergency nurse practitioners.

Jennie Boyer is a nursing educator for the emergency department at Community Howard Regional Health. She has been a nurse for 13 years with experience as a transplant nurse, pediatric home health nurse, an ED nurse, and as an ED Educator.

Amber Phillipy is the manager for the emergency department at Community Howard Regional Health. She has been a nurse for 11 years with experience as a tele-med/surg nurse, an ED nurse, an ED Educator, and as an ED manager.

Nikki Shambarger is the manager for the EMS department at Community Howard Regional Health. She has been a paramedic for 14 years, a critical care flight paramedic for 5 years, and a nurse for 2 years.

Tim Grandstaff is the educator for the EMS department at Community Howard Regional Health. He has 31 years of EMS experience; 13 years of experience as a Paramedic.

Mike Brown is a career Captain/Paramedic with a large urban department. Over 25 years working in public safety, he has held various positions as a paramedic and multiple roles within the fire department including Academy Instructor and District Chief of EMS. Brown also works part-time as a Flight Paramedic for a Level II trauma center and holds a police commission functioning as a tactical paramedic supporting SWAT operations. He was the IEMSA 2024 Educator of the Year.

Jen is a registered nurse at the IU Health Methodist Hospital Emergency Medicine and Trauma Center, a member of the hospital's multidisciplinary Special Pathogen Unit, and a member of the INDYCAR Medical Team. Jen has been a preceptor and worked to develop the nursing mentor program to continue developing nurses new to the emergency department in their role. Additionally, Jen volunteers at a free urban health clinic in downtown Indy, and enjoys travel to rural Nicaragua to support local clinics and caregivers. Jen is the 2023 Magnet Nurse of the Year for New Knowledge and Innovation.

Beth has been a nurse for over two decades. She started her medical career as a tech in a dialysis unit. Upon graduation from her ASN program, she started working as a nurse in dialysis. Soon after, she found her love for the intensity of critical care nursing. She started working in a Coronary/Medical ICU. She returned to school and after obtaining her BSN she worked as the critical care clinical nursing educator. Beth had a strong desire to be at the bedside. She returned to graduate school and started working at the bedside in STICU. She also worked rapid response and part time on a Critical Care Transport unit. After graduating from her NP program she obtained employment as a Trauma Acute Care Surgery NP. She has been there since 2013. Beth has also volunteered as a Deputy Coroner and EMT-B.

Natalie Calow is the forensic program coordinator for the forensic team at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Indiana University and her master’s degree in nursing hospital leadership from University of Indianapolis. Natalie has been practicing as a forensic nurse for 9 years and has been an Emergency Department Nurse for the past 22 years. Natalie is on the Interprofessional Collaboration Committee with Academy of Forensic Nursing and has co-written the Trauma Informed Care and the Non-Fatal Strangulation position statement. She currently serves on the AFN Board of Directors and is the chair of the AFN membership committee. She has been active in the Emergency Nurses Association for the past 22 years. Natalie has served as the ENA local chapter President, Treasurer, Forensic Committee Chair, and the ENA State Government Affairs Committee. Natalie is on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Health Advocacy Coalition which promotes the spread of Medical Legal Partnerships within hospitals.

Megan has been a nurse since 2012. She fell in love with caring for critically ill and trauma patients immediately. She worked in the Surgical Trauma ICU where she became a nurse lead and rapid response nurse- caring for patient across the hospital. She obtained her master's degree in 2018 and then took her dream job as a Trauma/ACS NP. Megan chairs/sits on multiple APP committees. She has a passion for supporting and educating all providers in the trauma care.

Meagan Cothron is a passionate leader in the recovery and anti-trafficking movement, with lived experience that fuels her commitment to survivor-centered advocacy. She serves as Co-Founder of Recover Out Loud, a Recovery Community Organization in Indiana, where she develops peer-based, trauma-informed programs that support long-term healing. Meagan has worked with the Indiana Trafficking Victims Assistance Program and facilitates trainings on the intersection of substance use, exploitation, and recovery. She is also the author of What About You?, a memoir and healing guide focused on breaking cycles of codependency, and is recognized for her work blending lived experience with professional insight.

Jenn Davis, DNP, RN, CEN, NE-BC currently serves as the Director of Clinical Operations at a Level One Trauma Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jenn has worked in the Emergency Department in a variety of roles since 2008, from bedside RN to educator to director. She is a lifetime member of the Emergency Nurses Association. Besides patient experience, throughput and quality are a significant focus in her role.

Samantha Dillman, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, is the Manager of Clinical Operations at a level 1 trauma and Emergency Department. She specializes in patient safety, quality improvement, and enhancing both patient and team member experiences. Samantha is an active member of the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA).