GCONL improves healthcare through legislation, education, technology, research, consultation, networking and information sharing.
The Greater Cleveland Organization for Nursing Leadership, an affiliate chapter of the Ohio Organization for Nursing Leadership, was formed in 2004 by Northeast Ohio nurse leaders to promote nursing leadership, influence the position of quality healthcare and access, and redesign nursing delivery systems.
2025 Meeting Information
- March 20 at 3 p.m. (virtual)
- June 26 at noon (in-person)
- Sept. 18 at 3 p.m.
- Dec. 11 - Annual Holiday Celebration 3:30-5:00 p.m. (RSVP here)
2026 Meeting Information
- March 19
- June 18
- Sept. 17
- Dec. 3
GCONL Chapter Officers
President
Jody Blessing, MSN, MS, RN, NEA-BC, CNML
Director, Regional Perioperative Nursing Services
The MetroHealth System
President-Elect
Ashley Carlucci, DNP, MHA, RN, CEN
Chief Nursing Officer East & West Markets
University Hospitals Health System
Treasurer
Sherri Stephens, MSN, RN
Nurse Manager
Cleveland Clinic – Lutheran Hospital
Secretary
Regina Schneider, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR
Consultant
President Emeritus
Karen Gates, DNP, RN, NE-BC
Vice President of Operations & Nursing
Cleveland Clinic - Akron General Lodi Hospital
Member Emeritus
Mary Sauer
Chief Nursing Officer
Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital (Retired)
