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.

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.

Nancy Frank

Nancy has practiced as a bedside clinical nurse for over 25 years as well as she has been academic faculty, teaching and leading nursing programs, for over 10 years. In addition to her role at the NLN CNEA, she teaches graduate nursing education courses. Nancy has published and presented on nursing education topics with a focus on faculty concerns. She is certified by the National League for Nursing as an academic nurse educator.

Szymon Walczak

Szymon holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Through his education as well as work experience, Szymon has honed strong communication and customer service skills. Due to his experience in the business industry, he has also developed strong administrative proficiency.