Kathy Devine, DrNP, RN, NEA-BC
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
Dr. Devine is responsible for professional nursing practice across the continuum of care to ensure safety, service, and quality outcomes for Cooper University Health Care's diverse patient population. In addition, she has administrative and operational leadership responsibility for Nursing and Patient Care Services. As SVP/CNE, Dr. Devine continues to advance nursing practice by engaging nurses in re-defining a professional practice model and shared governance structure that are grounded in theoretical tenets which align to organizational mission, vision, and values.
Dr. Devine has held various leadership positions during her tenure at Cooper. Prior to her current role, she served as the executive director for the Centers of Urgent and Emergent Services, Critical Care, and Hospital-Based Services, managing a comprehensive range of clinical programs. As a professional nurse, she has a diverse clinical background with experiences in adult and pediatric critical care nursing, emergency and trauma nursing, as well as flight nursing. She received her MSN and DrNP from Drexel University, and obtained her nurse executive advanced certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and her Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification from Villanova University.
Dr. Devine is an active member of the Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey, serving on the board of directors, by-laws committee, and Nursing Workplace Environment and Staffing Council (NWESC).
Timothy D. Marks, DNP, MBA, RN, CEN, NEA-BC
Assistant Vice President Workforce Development and Academic Partnerships
Dr. Marks joined Cooper University Health Care in 2022. He is responsible for developing and maintaining key local, regional, and national academic as well as workforce partnerships with a focus on nursing and patient care services workforce career advancement and professional development opportunities.
Dr. Marks has served in a variety of clinical leadership and academic positions including in emergency departments, observation services, inpatient nursing, clinical education; university and college faculty positions; and in roles including unit director, division director, system associate vice president, associate chief nursing officer, and chief nursing officer.
Throughout his more than 20 years in health care, Dr. Marks has dedicated his knowledge, experience, and expertise to foster and develop professional and clinical expertise, and to enhance engagement of the nurses and interprofessional teams he serves. Dr. Marks' vast experience has positioned him to develop proactive and innovative approaches that improve the organizations and communities he has served in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. His authentic leadership style and strong belief in shared governance has led previous organizations to successful designation and accreditation for nursing’s highest clinical practice and outcome awards. Dr. Marks has published and presented his work in local, national, and international multi-media forums and continues to seek new opportunities to elevate professional nursing practice.
Dr. Marks is a member of the Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey and former Co-Chair of the Education Committee of the Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders. He completed an associate degree in Applied Science from Burlington County College in New Jersey to become a registered nurse. Her earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice from West Chester University; Master of Business Administration from Alvernia University; Master of Science in Nursing as an acute care nurse practitioner from Drexel University; post-baccalaureate certificate in Nursing Education from Drexel University; and Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN from Drexel University. Dr. Marks is board certified as an emergency nurse and nurse executive-advanced.
Eileen F. Campbell, MSN, APN, FNP-BC
Chief Advanced Practice Provider
Ms. Campbell is the Chief Advanced Practice Provider. Her administrative responsibilities include oversight and standardization of recruitment/retention, professional development and engagement, quality and safety, education and research activities for Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) and Licensed Independent Practitioners (LIPs). This broad oversight includes Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, CRNAs and Psychologists. Ms. Campbell is core member of our Compassion and Resiliency Experience (C.A.R.E) Program which is committed to promoting professional well-being of all team members. She is credentialed as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) with Emergency Medicine.
Prior to rejoining Cooper in 2016, Ms. Campbell held numerous leadership positions at area organizations. She served as the Associate Program Director for the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Pennsylvania. She was the Director of Clinical Research in her primary care practice and sub investigator for randomized clinical trials. She practiced as a FNP for 18 years in a family practice where she provided direct care across the lifespan and held the additional role of Practice Administrator. Prior to becoming an FNP, Eileen served in clinical leadership roles as an RN and worked clinically in medical surgical units, oncology and the emergency department at Cooper and in the South Jersey/ Philadelphia region and nationally as a travelling nurse.
Ms. Campbell is very involved in promoting the role of APPs and continuing to develop this valuable workforce. She has published and presented locally and nationally. She is a member of Sullivan Cotter's National Advanced Practice Advisory Council (NAAC) and a member of Vizient's System Advanced Practice Executive Network (SAPEN). She is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Organization of Nurse Leaders and the American Nurses Association.
Ms. Campbell completed her BSN at Boston College and her MSN at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and is licensed as an APN in New Jersey and a CRNP in Pennsylvania.
Nowai Brapoh, PhD, RN, NPD-BC
Assistant Vice President, Nursing Quality, Professional Practice, and Innovation
Dr. Brapoh joined Cooper University Health Care in 2023. She provides strategic oversight for nursing quality, education, professional development, and wound care.
Dr. Brapoh has 20 years of varied nursing leadership experience in cardiac, research, quality and safety, and professional development. She had a long tenure as the first Nurse Researcher at Atlantic Health System Overlook Medical Center where she guided nurses in developing a culture of inquiry to elevate nursing practice and care delivery. She was also instrumental in increasing nurse engagement in shared governance which culminated in a successful first Magnet® designation.
Dr. Brapoh has led many successful research and quality improvement efforts, and her research covers various leadership and clinical strategies to drive quality patient outcomes. She has published and presented locally and nationally on a range of topics, including creative approaches to knowledge translation in the clinical setting. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with staff and leaders across disciplines to implement innovative, evidence-based practices into administrative and clinical decision-making.
Dr. Brapoh is a member of the Association for Nurses in Professional Development, the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and serves on a regional board of the New Jersey State Nurses Association. She earned her PhD from Columbia University and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University. She is board certified in Nursing Professional Development.
Colleen Farnum, MSN, RN, CPAN
Assistant Vice President, Surgical Services-Ambulatory
Ms. Farnum joined Cooper University Health Care 2024. She is the lead agent of change to improve operating room (OR) processes and OR utilization while simultaneously enhancing the patients’ overall ambulatory experiences at the Voorhees and Moorestown Surgical Centers.
Ms. Farnum has more than 26 years of progressive leadership experience in specialties including medical/surgical, hospice, emergency, and perioperative services. She focuses intensely on building positive team relationships with technicians, nurses, physicians, and administrators to drive high quality, safe, efficient, and patient-focused care. Two aspects of this are empowering team members to share their ideas for the betterment of the team and giving them the confidence and support needed to ‘Stop the Line’ in situations that could affect patient safety. She is process driven, providing organization and clarity during times of change and growth.
Ms. Farnum has proven strengths in regulatory readiness and operational strategy. She was an integral part of the team who worked to ensure both Department of Health and Joint Commission surveys were successful to open the Moorestown Surgical Center. In previous roles, she was also involved in construction and renovation projects for standardization and optimization to increase patient safety and reduce surgical errors while encouraging staff engagement and collaboration.
Ms. Farnum is a member of the Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses, the American Society of Peri Anesthesia Nurses, and the Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey. She earned her Bachelor and Master of Science in Nursing with an emphasis in leadership in health care systems from Grand Canyon University; Associate of Science from Camden County College; and Diploma in Nursing from Helene Fuld School of Nursing. Ms. Farnum is certified as a post anesthesia nurse.
Karen Gruber, RN, BSN, CEN, NE-BC
Assistant Vice President, Nursing Operations
Ms. Gruber joined Cooper in 1989 and has advanced from a staff nurse to her current position of Assistant Vice President, Nursing Operations. She provides operational oversight for Emergency Services, Urgent Care Centers, Inpatient Psychiatry, Cooper Transfer Center, Supplemental Staffing, and Logistics.
Throughout her tenure, Ms. Gruber has been integral to the growth of Emergency Nursing at Cooper. She was instrumental in the launch of the Clinical Decision Unit as well as the Cooper Urgent Care Centers. As director of the Cooper Transfer Center, which accepts 5,000 patient transfers a year from area hospitals, she works closely with Cooper Air and Ground Transport to insure patient admission to Cooper’s specialty care programs.
Ms. Gruber is a retired Captain of the United States Navy Corps. She was awarded the Military Employee of the Year award at Cooper in 2020 for her extraordinary nursing leadership during the pandemic, participation in the COVID-19 Regional Command Center, and in working with the team in establishing the field base to care for COVID-19 patients. She also has led numerous initiatives aimed at improving health care access, health screenings, and COVID-19 testing sites.
Ms. Gruber is an active member of the New Jersey Hospital Association and Organization of Nurse Leaders of New Jersey. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wagner College in Staten Island, NY. She is also certified as an emergency nurse, nurse executive, and a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt.
Diane Floyd, BSN, MSN, CCRN, TCRN, NE-BC
Assistant Vice President, Nursing Operations
Ms. Floyd started her nursing career in 1981 graduating with a diploma in nursing and immediately transitioned into critical care. Years at the bedside and desire to grow both in skill and knowledge resulted in further pursuit of career goals including a BSN and later a Master of Science in Nursing with an Emphasis in Nursing Education (MSN-Ed) degree.
A passion for people and learning drives Ms. Floyd to explore opportunities to improve the art and science of nursing. With nearly forty years of nursing and leadership experience in critical care and trauma, Ms. Floyd’s career work has been focused in support of creating and building high functioning teams and producing positive patient outcomes and experiences. She has demonstrated success in the collaborative implementation of evidenced-based practices to improve the delivery of safe, quality patient care. She has established essential partnerships through the engagement of direct care staff, physicians and leaders to attain these achievements.
Ms. Floyd has published and presented her work in national and international forums and continues to seek opportunities to promote excellence in nursing practice.
Tammy Huster, MBA, MAS, BSN, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC, FACHE
Assistant Vice President, Nursing Operations
Ms. Huster joined Cooper University Health Care in 2020. She has operational oversight of all medical/surgical units.
Prior to joining Cooper, Ms. Huster served in various nursing and leadership roles at Virtua Health System in South Jersey for over 15 fifteen years. She also served in the United States Army/Reserves for 17 years in various clinical roles from medic to licensed practical nurse and finally as a registered nurse.
Ms. Huster serves on the American College of Healthcare Executives Greater Philadelphia executive board and community service committee. She has presented locally and nationally on patient experience, new service lines, and leadership engagement and is a published author.
Ms. Huster is a member of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and is a certified Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt. She earned her Master of Business Administration and Bachelor in Nursing from Aspen University; Master of Administrative Science from Farleigh Dickinson University; and Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. She is board-certified as a nurse executive and medical/surgical nurse and is a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Marilyn Mapp, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Assistant Vice President, Nursing Operations
In her role as Assistant Vice President, Nursing Operations, Dr. Mapp provides operational oversight for Cooper University Health Care’s Women’s and Children’s Institute, including Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics, Child Life, Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care, Cleft Palate Clinic, and the Safe Kids Outreach Program.
Dr. Mapp joined Cooper in 2023 from Jefferson Health New Jersey, where she successfully led the Women’s and Children’s Services department toward designation as a center of distinction in maternity care. She also facilitated the implementation of the Centering Pregnancy Program and a hospital-sponsored community doula program. She is deeply committed to health equity and served as the chair of her organization’s DEI council.
Prior to Jefferson, Dr. Mapp was the Patient Care Director in Obstetrics at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, where she championed patient experience and service excellence, and received the Nursing Leadership Award. Clinically, her experience is in pediatric critical care nursing.
Dr. Mapp earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, CA; Master of Arts in Nursing Administration from Columbia University, New York, NY; and Doctor of Nursing Practice - Executive Leadership from George Washington University, Washington, DC. She also holds certifications in nursing leadership and lean methodologies. She has presented both locally and nationally and is a published author. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including member of the Research Committee of the Organization of Nurse Leaders-NJ and NJ State Nurses Association Region 5 VP of Membership.
Autum Shingler-Nace, DNP, MBA, RN, NE-BC, FACHE
Vice President, Perioperative Services and Procedural Operations
Dr. Autum Shingler-Nace joined Cooper University Health Care in October 2023. She has executive oversight of inpatient and ambulatory surgical and procedural services, including Perioperative Services; Cardiac Catheterization, Electrophysiology, and Gastrointestinal Labs; and Interventional Radiology.
Dr. Shingler-Nace has over 20 years of nursing experience. She has served in both hospital and ambulatory leadership, in academic and community roles focusing on clinical nursing operations, business and strategic operations, and service line roles.
Prior to joining Cooper, Dr. Shingler-Nace served as the Vice President of Operations at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, focusing primarily on the hospitals within Southern New Jersey. In this role, Dr. Shingler-Nace had oversight of the Jefferson Washington Township Campus and primary responsibility for key service lines such as neuroscience, cardiovascular, oncology, and women’s and children’s. During her time in this role, she received recognition as one of the “Women to Watch” by South Jersey Biz, as well as a Women of Achievement Award for Gloucester County. Dr. Shingler-Nace also held several leadership positions at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center during her career.
Dr. Shingler-Nace earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice in Health Care Executive Leadership from the University of Pittsburgh and Master of Business Administration from Waynesburg University. She is also certified as a nurse executive and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Laura St. John, MBA, MSN, RN
Assistant Vice President Hospital-Based Surgical Services
Ms. St. John joined Cooper University Healthcare in April 2024. She provides operational and clinical oversight for Pre-admission Testing, Operating Room Suites, PACU, Pre-op Holding Area, Surgical Care Unit, Short Procedure Unit, and Central Sterile Processing.
Ms. St. John has over three decades of hospital and outpatient surgery experience. Prior to joining Cooper, she served as the Administrator of Wills Surgery Center of Cherry Hill. Ms. St. John spent most of her career at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia in a variety of leadership roles including Service Line Manager of General/Vascular Surgery and Senior Director of Perioperative Services.
Ms. St. John’s leadership focuses on both operational efficiency and fostering interprofessional and interdepartmental collaboration to promote quality outcomes. Throughout her career, she has led many successful efforts to eliminate waste, enhance perioperative processes, and open new surgical lines. She also led the Hahnemann perioperative team during a successful Magnet® re-designation. In 2008, she was recognized as Hahnemann’s Nurse of the Year.
Ms. St. John obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University; Master of Business Administration from Philadelphia University; Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management from Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science; and Associate of Science in Nursing from Hahnemann University.
Linda Valenti, DHA, MSN/MBA, RN, CCRN, CEPS, CCDS, LSSBB
Assistant Vice President, Oncology Services
Dr. Valenti joined Cooper University Health Care in 1998. During her tenure, she has served in a variety of roles including staff nurse in the cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology laboratories before transitioning into nurse leadership roles in the heart institute, patient care services, ambulatory operations, and currently, oncology services.
Dr. Valenti believes that staff, advanced practice provider, and physician empowerment are key drivers to the success of a healthcare organization. As a certified Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt Specialist, she has worked to hardwire change management and Lean Six Sigma tools to drive quality, growth, financial accountability, engagement, and experience in the many strategic imperatives she has led. She has presented at national nursing and Medical Group Management Association conferences and is a published author of several peer-reviewed articles and a book published by Lippincott on critical care nursing. She was also recognized as a NJBiz Health Care Hero in 2022.
Dr. Valenti is a member of the Oncology Nursing Society. She earned her Doctor of Health Care Administration from Walden University; Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix; and Diploma in Nursing from the Episcopal School of Nursing in Philadelphia, PA. She is a certified critical care nurse, certified electrophysiology specialist, and certified cardiac device specialist.