AARC Summer Forum 2024

Join us July 14–16 in Snowbird, Utah for our annual Summer Forum event! This year’s unique mountain resort venue is a not to miss opportunity to have fun, network and learn from other respiratory therapy leaders and educators from around the globe.

Throughout the three days, attendees will pick from more than 30 sessions filled with specially designed lectures and symposiums, browse the exhibit area and enjoy the unparalleled beauty of their surroundings.

 

Meet Your Speakers

Joel Brown
Joel Brown

MSM-HCA, RRT, FAARC, FNAP, CEC
Dagsboro, DE

Amy Boeckmann
Amy Boeckmann

MPA, BS, RRT, FAARC
Johnston, IA

Jones Loflin
Jones Loflin

Author and Professional Speaker
Denton, NC

Fassil  Getachew
Fassil Getachew

MBA, RRT, FAARC, DHA
Beltsville, MD

Cheryl Hoerr
Cheryl Hoerr

MBA/HCM, FAARC
Rolla, MO

Kristen McHenry
Kristen McHenry

Ed.D, RRT, RRT-ACCS
Bluff City, TN

Lenny Nyangwara
Lenny Nyangwara

MSM, RRT, FAARC
Upper Marlboro, MD

Caitlin Coppock
Caitlin Coppock

RRT, RRT-ACCS
Jones, OK

Kathy Rye
Kathy Rye

Ed D, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, FAARC
Gonzales, LA

Linda Nozart
Linda Nozart

MPH, BSRC, RRT, AE-C
Hillside, NJ

Katlyn  Burr
Katlyn Burr

MSM-HCA, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C
Newark, DE

Jennifer Anderson
Jennifer Anderson

EdD, RRT, RRT-NPS, FAARC
Wichita Falls, TX

Kim Bennion
Kim Bennion

MsHS, RRT, CHC, FAARC
Eagle Mountain, UT

Georgianna  Sergakis
Georgianna Sergakis

PhD, RRT, RCP, AE-C, FAARC, FNAP
Pataskala, OH

Gbolahan Harris
Gbolahan Harris

RRT, RRT-SDS, RRT-NPS, RPSGT
Houston, TX

Kimberly  Clark
Kimberly Clark

EdD, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, RRT-SDS, RRT-ACCS, FAARC, FNAP
Cleveland, NC

Carl  Hinkson
Carl Hinkson

MSc, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, FAARC
Marysville, WA

Christopher Whelchel
Christopher Whelchel

MHA, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS
Lakewood, CO

Tonya Piehl
Tonya Piehl

MEd, RRT-NPS, RPFT
Weatherford, TX

Gabrielle Davis
Gabrielle Davis

MPH, MA, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, TTS, LPC, NCC
Lathrup Village, MI

Matt  Trojanowski
Matt Trojanowski

MHA, MS, RRT, CSSBB, FACHE
Bel Air, MD

Teri Miller
Teri Miller

MEd, RRT, CPFT, FAARC
Pineview, GA

Sarah Varekojis
Sarah Varekojis

PhD, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FNAP, FAARC
Westerville, OH

Lynda Goodfellow
Lynda Goodfellow

EdD, RRT, FAARC
Peachtree City, GA

Daniel Garrett
Daniel Garrett

CAE
Irving, TX

Thomas  Hill
Thomas Hill

PhD, RRT, RRT-NPS, RPFT, FAARC
Athens, GA

Ellen Becker
Ellen Becker

RRT, RPFT, AE-C
Chicago, IL

Robert  Shaw
Robert Shaw

PhD, RRT, FAARC
Overaland Park, KS

Thomas  Smalling
Thomas Smalling

PhD, RRT, RRT-SDS, RPFT, RPSGT, FAARC
Northport, NY

Lauren Driscoll
Lauren Driscoll

MHPE, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS
Bellevue, NE

Lori  Tinkler
Lori Tinkler

MBA, ICE-CCP
Overaland Park, KS

Matt  McNally
Matt McNally

BSRT, RRT, LSSBB
Sunapee, NH

Robert  Murray
Robert Murray

MS, RRT
Marietta, GA

Karsten Roberts
Karsten Roberts

MSc, RRT, RRT-ACCS, FAARC
Philadelphia, PA

Schedule Highlights

AARC Summer Forum 2023 people
Day 1 — July 14

Opening Session: Welcome Address, AARC President Carl Hinkson MSc, RRT, RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, FAARC

Lecture: Inaugural Sam Giordano Leadership Lecture Series: Feedback Fusion: Tailoring Communication for Students and Employees

Session Topics: Supporting neurodiversity, creating meaningful learning, collaborative learning, healthcare executive presence, multigenerational workforce, maximizing financial acumen

5.02 CRCE Available

AARC Summer Forum 2023 people
Day 2 — July 15

Opening Session: Jimmy Young Memorial Lecture: The Boundary Around Legitimate Examination Preparation

Session Topics: Translating CPG into practice, finding students, culture of safety, mentorship, AI to improve workflow efficiency, role of DEI in healthcare, how to teach thinking

Section Meetings: Leadership and Management, and Education

4.35 CRCE Available

AARC Summer Forum 2023 people
Day 3 — July 16

Opening Session: Agency Update

Lecture: Dr. H. Fred Helmholtz Education Lecture: Reflections While We Erase the Chalkboard

Session Topics: Lean principles, Breathwise leadership, closing the staffing gap

Closing Ceremony: Are You Helping Your Team Members Grow?

3.17 CRCE Available

Location

All AARC Summer Forum meetings will be held at the Snowbird Resort in Snowbird, UT. With just a short drive from downtown Salt Lake City, you’ll arrive at the resort and experience jaw-dropping views and the feeling of being taken to a whole new world away from your usual hustle and bustle. Bring the whole family for hiking adventures, zip lines, aerial tram rides, an alpine slide, mountain coaster, three outdoor pools and even some wildlife viewing!

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