Therese is a dynamic and forward-thinking Nurse Leader with over 10 years of progressive experience spanning clinical care oversight, hospital operations, psychiatric services, and nursing administration. She currently serves as the Clinical Director of Acute and Med-Geri Psychiatry at Inova Fairfax Medical Center, where she drives strategic planning, operational excellence, and system-level improvements that elevate patient outcomes and team engagement.

Her leadership strengths include developing value-based systems, optimizing patient flow, leading large multidisciplinary teams, and implementing evidence-based initiatives that yield measurable results—such as significantly improving discharge efficiency and spearheading culture-building programs. Previously, she held key leadership roles at Dominion Hospital and The George Washington University Hospital, earning multiple promotions within a high-reliability, fast-paced academic medical center.

With a strong foundation in nursing practice, a passion for professional development, and a proven record of advancing organizational performance, she brings energy, expertise, and integrity to every environment she leads.