Who We Are

The American Association of Advanced Practice Leaders (AAAPL) is a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting advanced practice providers (APPs) throughout their leadership journey. From emerging leaders to experienced executives, we offer the tools, networking, and support needed to grow with purpose and lead with confidence.

Strong leadership in advanced practice is essential to improving care, driving innovation, and shaping a more sustainable healthcare system. Yet many APP leaders are navigating complex roles without the right support. AAAPL exists to change that—by equipping APP leaders with the resources, network, and confidence to lead boldly and make a lasting impact.

Our Mission.

To support, elevate, and connect Advanced Practice leaders by providing high-quality leadership education, a trusted peer network, and a shared vision for the future of Advanced Practice.

Our Vision.

A healthcare system strengthened by confident, capable, and collaborative Advanced Practice leaders who are equipped to make a lasting impact—clinically, operationally, and organizationally.

Meet Our Executive Board

  • Christine G Chadwell

    Christine G Chadwell, MSN, APRN, NP-C, FHM

    AAAPL President & Founding Member

    Network Director of Advanced Practice Providers, The Christ Hospital Health Network

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  • Julie (Eliopoulos) Tsirambidis

    Julie (Eliopoulos) Tsirambidis, DNP, APRN-CNP

    AAAPL President-elect & Founding Member

    System Director, Advanced Practice Providers and Primary Care Provider, Summa Health

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  • Jenny Michel

    Jenny Michel, DNP, APRN, PNP

    AAAPL Treasurer & Founding Member

    Director of the Office of Advanced Practice, Akron Children’s

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  • Julie Creaden

    Julie Creaden, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC

    AAAPL Secretary & Founding Member

    Medical Director, Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics

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Meet Our Administrative Staff

Dawn Mutchko, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CENP, CGNC, EBP-C, CPHQ, CLSS-GB, FAANP, FNAP

AAAPL Administrator & Founding Member

Visiting Assistant Professor, University of South Florida; Nurse Practitioner, Women’s Coastal Medical; Principal Consultant, Advantage Advanced Practice Consulting, LLC

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Meet Our Founders

  • Aaron Browne, PA-C

    AAAPL Founding Member

    Chief of Advanced Practice, VP APP Transformation & Patient Placement at Fairview Health Services

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  • Eileen F. Campbell

    Eileen F. Campbell, MSN, APN, FNP

    AAAPL Founding Member

    Chief Advanced Practice Provider, Cooper University Health Care

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  • Christine G Chadwell

    Christine G Chadwell, MSN, APRN, NP-C, FHM

    AAAPL President & Founding Member

    Network Director of Advanced Practice Providers, The Christ Hospital Health Network

    Connect with Christine
  • Julie Creaden

    Julie Creaden, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC

    AAAPL Secretary & Founding Member

    Medical Director, Rosalind Franklin University Health Clinics

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  • Christie Erickson

    Christie Erickson, APRN,CNP

    AAAPL Founding Member

    Director of Advanced Practice, East Essentia Health

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  • Megan E. Fulton, DMSc, PA-C

    Chief Advanced Practice Provider, Prisma Health at CEO, Emerge Heath Co. (Leadership and Wellness)

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  • Rhonda Hoyer, MS, APRN, ANP-C

    Rhonda Hoyer, MS, APRN, ANP-C

    AAAPL Founding Member

    Vice President, Chief Advanced Practice Officer - WI and IL Divisions at Advocate Health

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  • Ivonne Johnson

    Ivonne Johnson, DNP, APRN

    AAAPL Founding Member

    Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Advent Health

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  • Clair Kuriakose, DEL, MBA, PA-C, FACHE

    Clair Kuriakose, DEL, MBA, PA-C, FACHE

    AAAPL Founding Member

    Vice President, Chief Advanced Practice Officer at Stanford Health Care

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  • Felicia Menefee

    Felicia Menefee, RN, MSN, BC, ANP, ACNS

    AAAPL Founding Member

    Chief Nursing Officer, St. Luke’s Physician Group

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  • Robert Metzger

    Robert Metzger, DNP, MBA, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP

    AAAPL Founding Member

    Director of Advanced Practice, Parkland Health 

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  • Jenny Michel

    Jenny Michel, DNP, APRN, PNP

    AAAPL Treasurer & Founding Member

    Director of the Office of Advanced Practice, Akron Children’s

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  • Selma Mujezinovic

    Selma Mujezinovic, DNP, FNP-BC

    AAAPL Founding Member

    Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer for Advanced Practice, Rochester Regional Health

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  • Dawn Mutchko

    Dawn Mutchko, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CENP, CGNC, EBP-C, CPHQ, CLSS-GB, FAANP, FNAP

    AAAPL Administrator

    Visiting Assistant Professor, University of South Florida; Nurse Practitioner, Women’s Coastal Medical; Principal Consultant, Advantage Advanced Practice Consulting, LLC

    Connect with Dawn
  • Julie (Eliopoulos) Tsirambidis

    Julie (Eliopoulos) Tsirambidis, DNP, APRN-CNP

    AAAPL President-elect & Founding Member

    System Director, Advanced Practice Providers and Primary Care Provider, Summa Health

    Connect with Julie