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Sophia L. Thomas, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PPCNP-BC, FNAP, FAANP, is president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners庐 (AANP). A family and pediatric nurse practitioner (NP) at the Daughters of Charity Health System in Kenner (New Orleans), Louisiana, Dr. Thomas鈥� clinical practice has focused on providing care to the medically underserved families. Dr. Thomas is active within several professional organizations, including the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners (LANP). She has served in elected and appointed leadership and committee positions, including as president of LANP, and previously in AANP as Region 6 Director. Dr. Thomas was inducted as a Fellow in both the AANP in 2012 and the National Academy of Practice in Nursing in 2013. In addition to her advocacy, Dr. Thomas impacts NP education as clinical faculty for Georgetown University鈥檚 FNP program as well as through publications and presentations on multiple clinical topics. As AANP President and spokesperson, her multimedia reach includes print, radio and television. She also speaks extensively throughout the U.S. and internationally, advocating for NP scope of practice legislation and for improving patient access to quality, affordable health care.

Joanna A. Hall, MNSc, RN is the Director of Simulation and Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Nursing. Joanna received her Bachelor of Science in Community Health Promotion (BS), Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), all from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. She received her Master of Nursing Science (MNSc) in Nursing Administration and Nursing Education from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Joanna is passionate about helping grow and empower young leaders, engaging students, and creating impactful change in nursing education and the community through incorporation of inclusive, innovative teaching practices and technology.

Eaton is the director of the School of Nursing and a professor of nursing. 
Her experience includes higher education leadership, nursing administration, grassroots health policy leadership, community and home health, and critical care. 
Eaton earned a bachelor's degree in nursing at JMU, an MBA at The George Washington University; and a doctorate in nursing administration and health policy from George Mason University.