Board of Directors
The DAISY Foundation is very fortunate to have an energized and passionate Board, guiding our strategic direction, program development, and business management. The asterisks indicate Board members who are staff, as well.
DNP, RN, FACHE
President, Adult Services, UCSF Health
FAAN
Co-Founder and Board President - Retired from advertising, dedicated cheerleader for the nursing profession.
FAAN
Co-Founder, Chairman, Patrick's father- Retired advertising/media CEO and now DAISY's strategic inspiration and man in charge of DAISY's money.
Vice President of Operations and International Program Director
Married to Patrick's younger brother, former retail executive, and devoted mother of three.
Co-Founder, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, and Patrick's wife,
former marketing executive, and devoted mother of three daughters.
PhD, RN, FACHE, FAAN
President, Chamberlain University
EdD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Chief Operating Officer, ChristianaCare Health System
DNP, MSN, MSA, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, CPHQ, FACHE, FAONL
System Chief Nurse Executive, Northeast Georgia Health System
MSN, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
Executive Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive and Chief Experience Officer, Wellstar Health
Co-Founder, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Joslin Insight
Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer.
DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN
CEO, DAISY Foundation
We miss our beloved Board member, Lynne Doll (1961-2010). Lynne was with DAISY from its inception and has been a close friend of the Barnes Family for many years before the Foundation was started. President of the Los Angeles-based public relations agency The Rogers Group, Lynne brought passion for our mission, strategic insight, wonderful wit, and true friendship to us every day.
We are heartbroken over the death of DAISY Board member, Dr. Karlene Kerfoot PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN (1942-2024). In addition to the tremendous contributions and guidance she provided to DAISY, Karlene had a decades long career in healthcare where her leadership, mentorship, research, influence, and innovative spirit made her an icon in the nursing industry. At the time of her death, Karlene was the Chief Nursing Officer of symplr where she worked tirelessly to improve patient care through technology solutions that gave caregivers more time with the patient and more time to make a human connection. Outside of industry, she was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dear friend to many including the Barnes family.