Teresa Shellenbarger

Teresa brings over 30 years of classroom and clinical teaching expertise to her role at NLN CNEA. Prior to this role, Teresa was the PhD program coordinator at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, where she was awarded Distinguished University Professor Emeritus status. She is an accomplished author and respected leader who presents and publishes widely on education topics focusing on nursing faculty, professional development, leadership, accreditation, evaluation, and program development. She is certified by the National League for Nursing as an academic nurse educator and an academic clinical nurse educator and is an inaugural fellow in the NLN Academy of Nursing Education as well as a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.

Jennifer (Jenny) Chicca

Jenny has been a nurse and educator for over 15 years and has distinguished herself as a nursing education and professional development expert early in her career. In addition to her role at the NLN CNEA, Jenny teaches graduate students studying to be nurse educators. Jenny also publishes and presents widely on nursing education and professional development topics. She is certified by the National League for Nursing as an academic nurse educator and an academic clinical nurse educator.



Ayisat Odeyale

Ayisat holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science with a minor in psychology. She has spent her career at advocacy nonprofits working in communication and administration.