Name
02. The CNO Toolkit: Navigating Challenges for Long-Term Growth
Description

Hospital and health system executives discuss how chief nursing officers are building sustainable frameworks for success. This panel explores workforce development, innovation, and leadership practices that strengthen nursing teams and elevate patient care.

Speakers
Kevin Zeng, MBA, MSN, AGACNP-BC, RN, Chief Nurse Executive, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Sutter Health
Regina Foley, PhD, MBA, RN, President, Specialty Hospitals and Clinical Services and Chief Nurse Executive, Hackensack Meridian Health
Donna Berizzi, DNP, RN, OCN, NEA-BC, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Service Line, Johns Hopkins Medicine
Veronica Martin, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, South Region Chief Nursing Officer, CommonSpirit Health
Moderated by
Mackenzie Bean, Assistant Vice President and Managing Editor, Becker's Healthcare
Date & Time
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 9:50 AM - 10:30 AM
Location Name
Grand J (East Tower - Ballroom Level)
Session Type
Semi-Keynote Panel