Jarrod Young, MBA, BSE, CHSOS-A, FSSH, is the Director of Operations, Technology, and Business Development at the Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Simulation (CHIPS). Mr. Young oversees the operations of all healthcare simulation activities and technology for the 45,000 square foot facility that collaborates with 6 colleges on University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) campus as well as external partners in the community. In his role at CHIPS, Mr. Young ensures operational efficiency to meet the accreditation demands and required outcomes of the multiple stakeholders. With a strong focus on process management, operational efficiency, and quality improvement methodologies, Mr. Young organizes the day-to-day operations of CHIPS. This includes support and guidance of the individuals that make up the logistical and operational team. Mr. Young received his bachelor’s in biomedical engineering from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2012 and his master’s in business administration from the University of Tennessee-Martin in 2020. In addition to his responsibilities at CHIPS, Mr. Young volunteers in many different roles and committees within the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) including current roles on the Board of Directors and Incoming Chair of Accreditation Council.

Matthew Charnetski is dedicated to advancing health professions education through collaborative, culturally responsive and hands-on learning. He serves as the Director of Simulation-Based Education and Research & Interprofessional Continuing Education at Dartmouth Health where he works with colleagues across disciplines to integrate simulation into education and training programs. He is also the Director of Simulation and Experiential Education for Geisel School of Medicine and acts as adjunct faculty for Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions Masters in Health Professions Education. Matthew’s career has taken him to a variety of settings around the world—including North America Central Asia Africa and Antarctica—shaping his interest in cultural adaptation and global health education. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Health Professions Education at Maastricht University with a focus on how simulation curricula can be thoughtfully adapted across different cultural and healthcare contexts. Active in professional organizations such as the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) INACSL and SimGHOSTS, Matthew contributes to peer collaboration accreditation efforts and faculty development. He is passionate about supporting teams and learners as they explore the potential of simulation to improve care and communication. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the SSH and the 2026 Incoming President.

E.B. Floersch began his healthcare career in rural and remote pre-hospital EMS where limited resources and high-stakes situations required creativity, adaptability and sound clinical judgment. He later built on this foundation as an Army Combat Medic and Lead Instructor with a mechanized infantry battalion gaining first hand insight into how training translates to performance in challenging environments. These early experiences continue to inform his commitment to developing realistic and effective medical training systems. As Assistant Director for M Simulation at the University of Minnesota E.B. works across curriculum development, program management, and applied research to strengthen clinical readiness and emergency response. His Master of Public Health (MPH) in global emergency preparedness further shaped his approach to designing training that not only develops skills but meaningfully improves patient outcomes. He brings a practical experience-informed perspective to simulation grounded in tackling real-world clinical challenges Now pursuing a doctorate in Human Factors and Ergonomics at the University of Minnesota E.B. is exploring how human factors methods can enhance simulation design, improve training effectiveness and optimize overall system performance. His research focuses on bridging the gap between how clinicians train and how they perform under pressure.

Phillip Wortham MBA, BA, CHSOS-A is a distinguished healthcare professional with a remarkable career spanning over 12 years in healthcare simulation leadership innovation and operations. His extensive expertise encompasses the intersection of technical prowess, conceptual acumen and business operations, all crucial components in facilitating seamless workflow requirements within the healthcare landscape. Phillip’s journey in healthcare began at Denver Health Medical Center where he delved into biomedical engineering for a notable three-year tenure. His passion for enhancing medical education and patient care led him to Children’s Hospital Colorado where he was pivotal in designing and establishing a state-of-the-art simulation center within the facility. His career then took him to Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City where he assumed the Director of Operations and Technology role for their simulation consortium. Overseeing a vast network of 24 hospitals and 185 clinics across Utah and southern Idaho. Here he oversaw six cutting-edge simulation centers. Notably Phillip was Chief Operating Officer at the prestigious Center for Advanced Medical Learning and Simulation (CAMLS) in Tampa,Florida further solidifying his reputation as a trailblazer in the simulation domain. Currently Phillip serves as the Chief Clinical Simulation Officer at PRAXIS situated in Butte Montana; PRAXIS focuses on addressing the unique training needs of rural healthcare providers clinics and tribal health centers. Phillip also volunteers as an Accreditation Site Reviewer for the Society for Simulation in Healthcare. Phillip’s indomitable spirit and unwavering dedication drive innovation and excellence in healthcare simulation leaving an indelible mark on the industry and the professionals he inspires.

Dr. Kim Leighton is the Executive Director Emeritus of ITQAN Clinical Simulation and Innovation Center at Hamad Medical Corporation in Doha Qatar. The Sim Center serves a multidisciplinary practitioner community and aims to expand services to the region and beyond. Kim has spent the past 22 years facilitating learning with simulation in undergraduate and graduate nursing Medicine and allied health programs as well as for practicing clinicians in the public and private sectors. While president of the International Nursing Association for Clinical Simulation and Learning she led development of Standards of Best Practice: Simulation endorsed by 20 interprofessional organizations now in its fourth edition. Dr. Leighton’s research focuses on development and psychometric analysis of evaluation tools for simulation education which have been disseminated through her website to simulation educators in 89 countries. Dr Leighton is co-editor of the award-winning book Simulation Champions: Fostering Courage, Caring, and Connection.