Georgia Stroke Professional Alliance

About Us

Healthcare professional involved in the care of stroke patients in Georgia are invited to join us in our endeavor to provide outstanding stroke care and education to the citizens of Georgia.

• Unique, voluntary grass-roots organization

• Began with 7 Atlanta Stroke Coordinators in 2007

• Founded in 2009 as Georgia Stroke Professional Alliance

• Reached Non-Profit Status in 2018

• Has submitted Abstract to ISC annually since 2012 and presented since 2013

• Now over 240 members throughout Georgia with representation from hospitals, physician, independent consultants, pharmaceutical and medical device industry representing stroke specific treatments, key stakeholders from the AHA, DPH, Coverdell and leading Research Institution

• Resource for best practice and mentor those new to stroke care, helps implement “best practices”

Mission Statement

The Georgia Stroke Professional Alliance is committed to stroke prevention and optimizing stroke care through networking and education.

2021 Officers & Committees

Officers

President (2023): Liz Peters, MSN, RN, SCRN, Wellstar North Fulton

(Elizabeth.Peters@wellstar.org)

Past President (2022): Jay Connelly, RN, BSN, ASC-BC; Piedmont Henry

(Jay.Connelly@piedmont.org)

Vice President: Denise Goings, MSN, RN SCRN, ASC-BC, Atrium Health Navicent

(denise.goings@atriumhealth.org)

Secretary: Carol Fleming, RN, BSN, MBA, Grady, (cfleming1@GMH.edu)

Treasurer: Faryn Hackett, RN, BSN Phoebe Health

(fhackett@phoebehealth.com )

Committee Chairs

Research: Open Position

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Professional Education: Susan Zimmerman

(Susan.Zimmermann@wellstar.org)

Community Education: Rachel DeShields, RN, BSN, SCRN, Piedmont Mountainside

(Rachel.deshields@piedmont.org)

Bylaws: Erica Walker, Piedmont Newton

(Erica.Walker1@piedmont.org)

Holley Adams, NGHS

(holley.adams@nghs.com)

Membership: Denise Goings, Atrium Health Navicent

(Denise.Goings@atriumhealth.org)

Marketing (Social Media): Cristen Wood, BSN, CCRN, CNRN, SCRN,

St. Joseph's Candler

(Carlonc@sjchs.org)