MASPAN Spring Conference 2026: Virtual Conference via ZOOM, Saturday March 21, 2026 8:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

I am a healthcare executive with a strong track record of leading operations, credentialing, communications, and enterprise-wide strategy at the national level. As Chief Credentialing Officer at NBCRNA, I connect assessment, IT, operations, and HR to ensure that organizational strategy is effectively executed and that stakeholders experience measurable value. I bring deep experience in strategic planning, governance, financial oversight, and cross-functional leadership, with a focus on driving operational excellence, innovation, and growth. My approach blends data-driven decision making with a commitment to integrity, collaboration, and brand stewardship. Having advanced from clinical leadership to executive management, I now focus on aligning people, systems, and strategy to strengthen organizations, expand member and customer engagement, and position teams for long-term success.

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Amy Bulger, MPH, RN, GERO-BC, CPHQ is a nurse leader and director of geriatrics operations at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, as well as the director of nursing strategy and implementation for the West Health Accelerator at Mass General Brigham. She is also a PhD student and predoctoral fellow at the Connell School of Nursing at Boston College. Amy graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Northeastern University and holds a Master of Public Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. She is certified in gerontological nursing and healthcare quality and has presented her work at local and national conferences. She and her team achieved Geriatric Surgery Verification through the American College of Surgeons in 2023; the Brigham was the first geriatric surgery verified hospital in New England. Amy and her colleagues received a Special Serious Illness and End of Life Emergent Innovation Grant from the Rita & Alex Hillman Foundation in 2020. At the Brigham, she is a proven nursing leader who designs and leads strategy, operations, and initiatives to ensure safe, quality care for older adults. Amy’s comprehensive experience in healthcare quality and patient safety serves as a basis for her focus on optimal patient care. Her beginning as a surgical trauma nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital continues to influence her work and inspires her to improve clinical care.

Dr. Daniel King is an internationally recognized leader in nurse anesthesiology, education, and research, dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary healthcare and evidence-based policymaking. He holds a Master of Nurse Anesthesia from the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from The University of Alabama, where he was honored as a Centennial Scholar for his exemplary contributions to the profession. Currently, Dr. King is an Associate Professor in the Doctor of Nursing Practice, Nurse Anesthesia Program at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science in North Chicago. He is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, owner of DreamLion Anesthesia & Wellness, and serves as an elected Director for the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). His efforts have been vital in shaping national practice guidelines and promoting professional development initiatives within healthcare. His groundbreaking research on cannabis use assessment and stigma reduction—including the development of the Cannabis Use and Behavioral Assessment Tool (CUBAT)—has reshaped perioperative risk assessment and discussions on health equity. Beyond his research, Dr. King is a passionate advocate for interprofessional collaboration in patient care environments. His mentorship has guided dozens of doctoral projects, fostering a new generation of thought leaders.