Meet the speakers at Disney World.

Your speakers include both VCU cardiovascular perfusion faculty as well as experts from around the country. Meet them here.

Stay tuned for additional speakers coming soon!

VCU Faculty

Nicole Damico, PhD, CRNA, CHSE, FAANA

Herbert T. Watson Endowed Professor Chair and Associate Professor

VCU Nurse Anesthesia

Nicole Damico

Keith Pelletier, PhD, MBA, MHS, CCP

Perfusion Program Director

VCU Nurse Anesthesia

Keith Pelletier, PhD, MBA, MHS, CCP

Invited Speakers

Jane Long EdD CPCJane Long, EdD, CPC, DASSM

Dr. Jane Long is a Crucial Conversations certified facilitator, a Certified Professional Coach (CPC), and an experienced leadership and wellness book facilitator and trainer. She currently serves as the Director of Learning/Training, Development and Coaching with the American Dental Association (ADA). She provides professional development opportunities to 400+ staff members. Previously, she led professional development with the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC) for more than 17 years.

Prior to her work with nonprofits, Dr. Long spent 18 years in higher education as both a faculty member and high-level administrator. She has presented over 100 interactive education sessions at national, state, and local conferences and taught online and on campus for several colleges and universities across the country.