PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

I am excited to serve as the 2026 GBAPIC President and grateful for the trust you’ve placed in me. This organization has played an important role in my professional journey, and it’s an honor to now help lead it forward.

 

Over the past years, I’ve had the opportunity to be involved with this organization as an active member since 2022 and the 2025 President-Elect. Like you, through my work as an epidemiologist and infection preventionist, I’ve seen firsthand how valuable a strong professional community, like GBAPIC, can be. My experiences with the Georgia Department of Public Health, the Maryland Department of Health, & University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) have shaped how I approach leadership and collaboration, and I look forward to bringing that perspective into this role.

 

Our organization continues to grow because of the passion, creativity, and commitment of our members. From professional development and networking to collaboration and service, we are doing meaningful work together—and there is so much potential ahead. This year, we’ll be focusing on:

• Increasing member engagement and leadership development
• Strengthening education and professional development
• Promoting collaboration and advocacy at the local level

 

I encourage you to stay engaged, share your ideas, and consider taking on leadership or volunteer roles that interest you. This organization thrives when members step forward and help shape its future.

 

Thank you for being part of this community and for the work you do every day. I’m looking forward to a great year ahead and to working alongside all of you!

APIC Greater Baltimore Chapter is a community leader in infection control, prevention and epidemiology through public policy efforts, education and support of the evidence-based practices and collaboration with State and local entities to reduce hospital acquired infections. The Chapter represents over 190 members from various institutions of healthcare in the Maryland – Baltimore area, providing a diverse and comprehensive representation from Acute Care, Long Term Care, Sub-Acute Rehab, County and State Health Departments and other emergency agencies. 

Vision: A safer world through prevention of infection
Mission: To advance the science and practice of infection prevention and control

The healthcare system has reached a critical juncture between patient safety, infection prevention, and quality of care. Significant changes in where care is and will be delivered are central issues. These changes represent an unprecedented opportunity for infection preventionists to accelerate progress toward the elimination of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). 

APIC leaders believe this is the right time to commit to an uncompromising vision and organize the association’s mission and goals around a plan to advance toward healthcare without infection.

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