AccredX 2025 Speakers

  • A young woman with long wavy brown hair, smiling, standing in a laboratory or workshop with metal tables and yellow storage bins in the background.

    Korrine Anderson, MHHS, BSAS, CST

    Stacking Success: Building Sterile Processing Pathways into Surgical Technology

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  • A professional man in a suit, standing in front of an American flag and another flag, looking at the camera.

    Dan Batsie, MPA, NRP

    Set Up Your Students for Success

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  • A professional woman with long black hair, wearing a navy blazer over a white blouse, smiling, with a neutral gray background.

    Chris Blevins, BS, AAS-ST, CST, FAST

    Reality Check: Reversing Pop Culture’s Narrative to Support Retention

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  • A smiling man with light skin, short reddish hair, and blue eyes, wearing dark green scrubs, with a light grey background.

    Jerad Claytor, MSHE, CST

    Program Director Training: Pre-Conference Workshop

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  • Woman with curly blonde hair, red glasses, and a green top, smiling indoors.

    Lacie Couzin, PhD, RN

    It Takes a Campus: Resources That Make a Difference

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  • A woman with long dark brown hair and brown eyes, smiling, wearing a burgundy blazer and a white patterned blouse with a necklace, against a plain gray background.

    Janice Grewatz, MS.Ed, CSPDT, CSFA, CST, FAST

    Site Evaluator Training: Pre-Conference Workshop

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  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black top, against a light background.

    Shauna Harper, BSAS, CST

    Stacking Success: Building Sterile Processing Pathways into Surgical Technology

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  • A middle-aged man with a bald head, glasses, wearing a dark suit, blue shirt, and patterned tie, smiling outdoors with blurred trees and pink flowers in the background.

    Christopher Hirschler, PhD, MCHES

    It Takes a Campus: Resources That Make a Difference

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  • A woman with wavy, dark hair with purple streaks, wearing glasses, a white blouse, and jewelry, stands outdoors with arms crossed and a slight smile.

    Melanie Graves, MBA, CST

    Pre-Conference Program Director Training

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  • A woman with straight black hair wearing a blue top and colorful statement necklace, smiling at the camera.

    Robin Y. Jenkins, CAE, ICE, CCP

    NBSTSA

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  • A middle-aged man with glasses, short brown hair, and fair skin, dressed in a dark pinstripe suit, white shirt, and maroon tie, smiling against a plain gray background.

    Ron Kruzel, MA, CAE, CST, FAST

    Organization Collaboration - Working Together to Support Our Educators

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  • A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair smiling, wearing a teal blouse and earrings, standing against a light-colored background.

    Jodi Licalzi, BA

    Organization Collaboration – Working Together to Support Our Educators

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  • Smiling man with dark hair and beard wearing a dark suit and white shirt, sitting indoors with a blurred background of shelves and windows.

    Michael Morrison, MPH, CTP, CSFA, ACLS

    Scrubbed In, Stressed Out, and Still Teaching: The Art of Precepting

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  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing glasses and a black shirt, smiling at the camera against a light gray background.

    Kristy Pierce, BS, CST

    Site Evaluator Training: Pre-Conference Workshop

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  • Gina Scarboro, DBA, MMSc, CAA

    Organization Collaboration-Working Together to Support Our Educators

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  • A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a red blazer over a patterned top, smiling against a gray background.

    Tatum Schulz-Fischbach, MA, CSA

    Operation: Breakout! Innovative Skill Assessment Through Simulation and Sport

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  • A woman with brown hair, glasses, wearing a black blazer, gold earrings, and a gold necklace, smiling in front of a window.

    Theresa Sorgen-Burleson MBA, BSHA, CST

    Pre-Conference Site Evaluator Training

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  • A woman with long, wavy brown hair, wearing makeup with dark eye shadow and red lipstick, dressed in a black blazer and white blouse, with hoop earrings and a necklace, standing against a plain gray background.

    Antoinette Trujillo-Fergus, MBA, CRCST, CST

    Pre-Conference Artificial Intelligence (AI) Training

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  • Portrait of a woman with long brown hair, wearing a black blazer, smiling softly against a plain light gray background.

    Katherine Zeller, MA, CSA

    Operation: Breakout! Innovative Skill Assessment Through Simulation and Sport

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Roundtable Discussion Leaders

  • A young woman with brown hair smiling in a workspace with yellow storage bins, metal tables, and pegboards in the background.

    Korrine Anderson, MHHS, BSAS, CST

    Program Director/Assistant Professor 
    Surgical Technology Program and Sterile Processing Program
    Division of Health and Wellness Sciences
    Lorain County Community College

    Building Sterile Processing Pathways
    Standard III

  • A woman with long dark hair, wearing a red blazer and white top, smiling against a gray background.

    Christy Baily-Byers, MBA, APR

    Associate Executive Director, ARC/STSA
    Beyond the Campus: Separate Instructional Site & DE
    Standards I-V

  • A professional woman with long brown hair, light makeup, and blue eyes, wearing a gray business suit and white shirt against a plain gray background.

    Heather Bieske, MHA-ED, CST

    AST Director of Perioperative Education and Development
    CEs & Resources,
    Standard III

  • A woman with curly blonde hair wearing glasses and a teal top, smiling at the camera.

    Lacie Couzin, PhD, RN

    Professor Dean,
    School of Health Sciences
    Dean, School of Public Affairs & Social Services
    Ivy Tech Community College Recruiting and Supporting Adjunct Faculty
    Standard III

  • A woman with long red hair wearing a black blazer and a white patterned blouse, smiling against a gray background.

    Amy Goracke, BS, LSFA, CSFA, CST

    Surgical First Assist Program Director
    Southeast Community College
    Lincoln, NE
    Resources to Grow an SA Program
    Standard III

  • A woman with wavy, multi-colored hair, glasses, and tattoos on her arms is standing outdoors with her arms crossed, smiling softly at the camera.

    Melanie Graves, MBA, CST

    Program Director/ Department Chair
    Surgical Technology Austin Community College
    Curriculum Sequencing
    Standard III

  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black top, against a light background.

    Shauna Harper, BSAS, CST

    Clinical Coordinator
    Surgical Technology Program and Sterile Processing Program
    Division of Health and Wellness Sciences
    Lorain County Community College
    Building Sterile Processing Pathways
    Standard III

  • A woman with shoulder-length red hair, wearing a blue blouse and a black cardigan, smiling at the camera against a gray background.

    Tiffany Howe, MBA, CSFA, CST, FAST

    ARC/STSA Board of Directors
    Vice President for Teaching and Learning
    Western Dakota Technical College
    Partner for PAC Prominence
    Standard II

  • A smiling woman with shoulder-length straight hair, wearing a blue top and a colorful beaded necklace, standing against a plain background.

    Robin Y. Jenkins, CAE, ICE, CCP

    CEO, NBSTSA
    Credentialing Organizational Updates
    Standard IV

  • A middle-aged man with glasses, graying hair, wearing a black suit, white shirt, and red tie, smiling against a plain gray background.

    Ron Kruzel, MA, CAE, CST, FAST

    Executive Director ARC/STSA
    Ask the Staff,
    Standards I-V

  • A woman with shoulder-length blond hair, smiling, wearing a teal top, standing in front of a light-colored wall.

    Jodi Licalzi, BS

    Executive Director
    AST – CEs & Resources,
    Standard III

  • A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing large yellow glasses, red lipstick, and black top, looking directly at the camera against a plain gray background.

    Erin Monroy

    Accreditation Coordinator, ARC/STSA
    Outcome Tracking Tool
    Standard IV

  • A young woman with long wavy hair, smiling, wearing a patterned top with gold chains design against a plain background.

    Gabby Muzina, AS, CST

    Accreditation Manager, ARC/ STSA
    How to Evaluate Students at Clinical
    Standard IV

  • A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, glasses, and a black shirt smiling at the camera against a light gray background.

    Kristy Pierce, BS, CST

    Director of Accreditation, ARC/STSA
    Preparing for a Site Evaluation,
    Standards I-V

  • A woman with blonde wavy hair and a big smile, wearing a beige blazer and a maroon top, posing against a textured brown background.

    Emily Runions, MaED, CSPDT, CST, FAST

    Business Development Manager
    Platinum Educational Group
    Assess & Address: Creating & Evaluating Excellence
    Standard IV

  • A woman with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a bright smile, wearing a dark blazer and a red blouse, standing outdoors with a blurred background.

    Gina Scarboro, DBA, MMSc, CAA

    Executive Director, CAAHEP
    CAAHEP Updates

  • Headshot of a woman with brown hair, black glasses, gold jewelry, wearing a black blazer, smiling in front of large windows.

    Theresa Sorgen- Burleson, MBA, BSHA, CST

    Assistant Professor
    Health Science Division Director, 
    Surgical Technology Program Director, 
    Health Services Program Director,
    Central Service Program Director,
    University of Saint Francis, IN
    A Day in the Life of a Site Evaluator

  • A woman with long, curly hair, glasses, and a black sweater with a polka dot shirt underneath, smiling against a purple background.

    Candice Spencer, AAS, KCSA, CDEI, CST

    Clinical Externship Coordinator
    Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting
    Nashville, TN
    How to Evaluate Students at Clinical
    Standard IV