The leadership and faculty of the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Program have extensive experience in a wide variety of specialties. As recognized leaders in their field, they share their passion through their unique research interests and demonstrate leadership through their active involvement in professional organizations.
Leadership and Core Faculty
Faculty
- Clifford Gonzales, PhD, CRNA, Assistant Professor
- Richard Flowers, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, Educational Innovator
- Briana Miller, DNP, FNP-C
- Carolyn Huffman, PhD, WHNP
- Kimberly Gordon, MS, CRNA
- Rep Gale Adcock, FNP, MSN, RN, CMO of SAS, District 41 House of Representatives for NCGA
- Michelle Schmerge, DNP, ANP-C
- Dennis A. Taylor, MEd, MBA, DNP, ACNP-BC, FCCM
- Jill Thomley, PhD
- Cathleen Wheatley, DNP, RN, CENP, CNE & Senior VP Wake Forest Baptist Health, President, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center
- Tinisha Lambeth, Program Director
- Amy Bell, DNP, RNC-OB, NEA-BC, CPHQ, Academic Faculty
- Fran Charlton, DNP, MBA, MHA, Director of Nursing at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
Program Administration
- Meredith Phillips, MHS, Director of Operations
- Eric Marshburn, MEd, Academic Curriculum Coordinator
- Christina Economos, Administrative Support Associate