Bonnie Jensen, DNP, RN
Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer – Hospitals

Bonnie Jensen, DNP, RN is an accomplished healthcare executive with more than a decade of progressive nursing leadership spanning regional and system-level roles. As the leader of nursing operations for Summa Health’s hospital network, she oversees clinical and financial performance across acute care, behavioral health, and emergency services.

Throughout her career with Prime Healthcare, HCA Healthcare, Ballad Health and the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, Bonnie has driven transformative results – achieving multimillion-dollar savings, elevating quality outcomes, and reducing turnover through strategic workforce design, evidence-based practice, and operational excellence.

Bonnie earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Chamberlain College of Nursing in Columbus, OH. She is passionate about developing resilient teams, enhancing the patient experience and advancing innovation in nursing practice.

Kyle L. Anderson, MSN, RN, CCRN, NE-BC
Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Critical Care, Emergency Departments, Inpatient Women’s Health

Kyle Anderson, associate chief nursing officer, oversees critical care, emergency departments and inpatient women’s health nursing units. He has extensive experience in critical care, having been a supervisor and director across various intensive care units.

Kyle earned his Master of Science in Nursing and Leadership from Walden University, Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Virginia Commonwealth University, and associate's degree from Germanna Community College. He holds certifications as Nurse Executive (NE-BC) and Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) and has advanced training in trauma care and healthcare leadership. Kyle is president of the Northeast Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership and serves on the board of the Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership. He is a member of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and Association for Leadership Science in Nursing.

Certifications & Training 

• Nurse Executive (NE-BC), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)

Professional Leadership & Memberships 

• Northeast Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership, President
• Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership, Board Member
• American Organization for Nursing Leadership, Member
• Association for Leadership Science in Nursing, Member
  
   

Amy E. Dawson, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG
Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Med/Surg, Progressive Care & Hospital Operations

Amy Dawson, associate chief nursing officer, has 19 years of clinical experience in medical-surgical and progressive care nursing. She started as a critical care nurse and spent eight years at the bedside before becoming a clinical nurse specialist, focusing on med/surg, progressive care and step-down populations. She then became a nurse manager of an inpatient telemetry unit, which contributed to her leadership skills before taking on her current role as associate chief nursing officer.

Amy holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Akron and a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati. She also earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Case Western Reserve University in May 2025.

Amy is certified as an Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACCNS-AG) and holds the Acute/Critical Care Knowledge Professional (CCRN-K) credential. She is involved with the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses and the Northeast Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership.

Certifications & Training

• Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (ACCNS-AG), American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
• Acute/Critical Care Knowledge Professional (CCRN-K), American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)

Professional Leadership & Memberships 

• American Organization for Nursing Leadership, Member 
• Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, Member 
• Northeast Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership, Member
  
   
  
  
   

Kelly Glendon, MBA, BSN, RN, CNOR
Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Surgical Services

Kelly Glendon, associate chief nursing officer for surgical services, supervises strategic and operational management for all surgical nursing units and business/support departments. Her career began in medical-surgical nursing, later transitioning to perioperative care and advancing to her current role.

Kelly holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kent State University and a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Healthcare Administration from Western Governors University. She is a Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) and member of the Association of periOperative Registered Nurses.

Certifications & Training

• Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR), Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI)

Professional Leadership & Memberships 

• Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, Member 
  
   

Amanda McComas, DNP, RN, NPD-BC 
Manager, Clinical Training and Development

As a manager and educator for both new and experienced healthcare professionals, Amanda McComas is dedicated to nursing professional development. She has assessed, designed, developed, implemented, and evaluated numerous curricula, including orientation programs and ongoing education for nurses and interprofessionals. She works with academic partners across the state to develop and enhance clinical experiences and programs for future healthcare professionals. 

Amanda earned an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) from Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ohio University, a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on nurse executive leadership from Chamberlain University, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Case Western Reserve University. She is board-certified as a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPD-BC).

Amanda was honored with a Cameos of Caring Award from The University of Akron School of Nursing in 2013 and the Aspiring Nurse Leader Award from the Northeast Ohio Organization of Nurse Leaders in 2023. She also participated in Class #4 of the Community Leadership Institute, a partnership with Summa Health and Leadership Akron. 

Certifications & Training

• Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPD-BC), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Professional Leadership & Memberships 

• Aultman College Health Science Advisory Council
• Association of Nursing Professional Development – Pentagon (NE Ohio Chapter)
• Northeast Ohio Organization of Nursing Leaders

Karen W. Hogan, DNP, RN, NE-BC
Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Behavioral Health

Karen Hogan serves as the associate chief nursing officer for Behavioral Health at Summa Health. Her leadership experience includes roles as chief nursing officer; director of behavioral health services, emergency services and Magnet^®; head nurse manager for psychiatry service; and a centralized nursing professional development specialist across several Northeast Ohio health systems.

Karen has also held academic roles, serving on the clinical faculty at Case Western Reserve University’s Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing and as a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preceptor for the University of Akron, Kent State University, Capella University, Grand Canyon University, and Chamberlain University. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice and Master of Science in Nursing degrees from Case Western Reserve University and holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry and biology from Cedarville University.

As a subject matter expert in psychiatric nursing, Karen is specifically focused on trauma-informed care and workplace violence. She has provided several podium and poster presentations at Magnet conferences and American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA) national conferences regarding workplace violence, patient safety, suicide prevention, peer review in nursing, patient navigation and access to care.

Certifications & Training

• Nurse Executive (NE-BC), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Women in Healthcare Leadership, Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University
• Lean-Six Sigma, Kent State University

Professional Leadership & Memberships 

• Sigma Theta Tau, International Nursing Honor Society, Member
• Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Alumni Association, Past President
• Prevention Action Alliance, Board of Directors, Executive Committee
• Cuyahoga Problem Gambling Coalition, Advisory Board
• Humane Society of Summit County, Volunteer (2022 Volunteer of the Year)
  
  
   

Karrie Boss, DNP, RN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN, EBP-C
System Director, Evidence-Based Practice 

Karrie Boss is the system director of evidence-based practice at Summa Health, where she leads strategic and operational initiatives for The Center for Clinical Inquiry®. She is responsible for implementing and evaluating evidence-based practice (EBP) and process improvement efforts across the organization to ensure clinical and operational decisions are grounded in the best available evidence.

Karrie collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to translate research into practice, guide policy development, and educate staff in EBP methodologies. She also oversees the infrastructure that supports staff in delivering high-quality, evidence-informed care and fosters a culture of continuous learning and innovation. She established the Clinical Nurse Specialist Academy at Summa Health and has led numerous systemwide initiatives to improve clinical practice.

Previously, Karrie served as an acute care clinical nurse specialist with experience in critical care, surgical, stroke, neuro, trauma and emergency nursing.

Karrie holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Akron, a Master of Science in Nursing from Kent State University and a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Kent State University. Karrie also completed a post-doctoral fellowship in evidence-based practice from The Ohio State University Helene Fuld Health Trust National Institute. She has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and presented at regional, national, and international conferences, contributing to the field of EBP in nursing.

Certifications & Training

• Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Adult-Gero
• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
• Evidence-Based Practice Certification (EBP-C), Accreditation Board for Specialty Nursing Certification

Professional Leadership & Memberships

• National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS), Member & Chair, Grow Your Own Committee
• Ohio Clinical Nurse Specialist (OHCNS), Member
• Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership, Northeast Region Chapter (NEOONL), Member
• Association of Nurse Leaders (AONL), Member
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), Member
• Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, Manuscript Reviewer
• Helene Fuld Trust National Institute EBP Certification (EBP-C) Reviewer

Sandra A. Germano, BSN, RN, NE-BC
RN System Director, Nursing Data Analytics

Sandra Germano serves as system director for nursing data analytics at Summa Health. She leads and coordinates nursing performance indicator data, supports the Nursing Strategic Plan, and creates data-driven priorities based on evidence-based practices and patient outcomes. Sandra ensures compliance with national nursing data standards and Magnet^® requirements, and monitors patient outcomes through metric reporting.

With decades of nursing experience, Sandra has held leadership positions in critical care, surgical services, nursing data analytics, and quality management at Summa Health. She is the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) site coordinator, chairs the Fall Prevention Committee and participates in Professional Governance. Sandra earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Akron and holds a Nurse Executive (NE-BC) certification. She is a member of the Association of Nurse Leaders.

Certifications & Training

• Nurse Executive (NE-BC), American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI), Site Coordinator

Professional Leadership & Memberships

• Association of Nurse Leaders

Marc Benoy, MS, MBA, BSN, RN
Chief Nursing Information Officer

As chief nursing information officer at Summa Health, Marc Benoy provides strategic direction for clinical applications and leads systemwide initiatives that advance patient safety, quality outcomes, and operational efficiency. He has been instrumental in guiding Epic implementation, consolidating and streamlining applications, and building a high-performing Clinical Informatics team.

Marc partners with interdisciplinary teams to translate clinical practice needs into IT solutions that align with organizational goals. He established and leads the informatics department, connecting clinical and technical domains through strategy, governance, and integration. His approach emphasizes change management and lean principles, driving process efficiency, adoption of tools, and measurable results while balancing patient care, cost, and ROI. He also oversees application education, data governance and interoperability to ensure clinicians have reliable, secure access to information across disciplines.

Before joining Summa Health, Marc served as director of clinical applications & informatics at Tucson Medical Center, where he led major Epic implementations and upgrades, reorganized departments and governance structures, and introduced new technologies such as mobile tools, virtual care platforms, and automation solutions.

Earlier in his career, Marc spent more than a decade with Dignity Health (now CommonSpirit), where he managed clinical informatics and analytics and served as interim regional director. There, he directed EHR implementations with Meditech, Cerner, and AllScripts and established governance, analytics, and Meaningful Use compliance across four hospitals.

Amy Lukanski, DNP, RN, CPHQ
System Director, Nursing Professional Practice & Magnet

As system director of nursing professional practice and Magnet at Summa Health, Amy Lukanski provides strategic leadership for nursing operations, Magnet designation, professional governance and policy development. She brings more than six years of senior-level experience in clinical quality improvement and healthcare administration, advancing evidence-based initiatives across major health systems, including Summa Health and UPMC. 

Amy began her career as a pediatric nurse, gaining broad clinical experience in orthopedics, neurosurgery, trauma, and general surgery, before moving into a clinical nurse educator role where she supported new graduates, continuing education, and certification programs.

She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice from Carlow University and her Master of Science in Nursing from Waynesburg University. Beyond her leadership roles, Amy has contributed as faculty at Waynesburg University and the University of Pittsburgh, served as a guest lecturer at Wake Forest University, and published research in peer-reviewed journals with a focus on evidence-based practice, implementation science, and healthcare improvement.

Certifications & Training

• Certified Professional Healthcare Quality

Professional Leadership & Membership

• National Association for Healthcare Quality (NAHQ), Member
• American Organization of Nursing Leadership (AONL), Member
• Northeast Ohio Organization for Nurse Leaders (NEOONL), Member