About GCANN

PRESIDENT

Kat Bulthuis, MSN, APN, ACCNS-N, RNC-NIC is President of GCANN. She is the Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist at Advocate Park Ridge Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge, IL.

She can be reached at Kat@gcann.org

TREASURER

Addy Caprio, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-N has been a nurse for nearly 20 years and is passionate about family-centered care and mental health in the NICU. She worked as a Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist for over 10 years before returning to bedside care, where she feels most connected to patients, families, and staff. Addy is a family advocate, champion of change, and strong supporter of professional growth and development for nurses at all levels. She is currently completing her DNP-PMHNP degree and looks forward to blending NICU and mental health care in future nursing roles. Outside of work, Addy enjoys exploring the city with her husband, two children, and the family corgis. She also loves baking, and 3D Printing. She currently serves as the GCANN Treasurer.

She can be reached at Addy@gcann.org

CHAIR OF PROGRAMS

Tonya Mangiaguerra, MSN, ACCNS-N, APN, RNC-NIC, is the Neonatal Clinical Nurse Specialist at Edward Hospital in Naperville, IL.

She can be reached at Tonya@gcann.org

CO-CHAIR OF PROGRAMS

Kim Vuckovich, RN, MSN, CNL, RNC-NIC is the Neonatal Clinical Practice Specialist and Neonatal Outreach Educator at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Having spent over 18 years in the NICU and neonatal transport, Kim now works in neonatal outreach, where she gets to teach (her favorite) and connect with neo teams across the region. A former NICU mom herself, Kim brings both heart and humor to her work caring for babies, families, and the nurses/teams who support them.

She can be reached at Kim@gcann.org

CHAIR OF MEMBERSHIP AND RETENTION

Anne McDonald, BSN, RNC-NIC is a dedicated NICU nurse with 21 years of experience and a strong passion for advancing excellence in neonatal care. She is deeply committed to supporting both neonatal nurses and the families they serve. Anne is an expert in PICC insertion and is highly regarded for teaching and mentoring others in this specialized skill. She also serves as an NRP instructor, leads the NICU new-graduate residency program, and plays an essential role in staff scheduling and unit support. Her commitment to evidence-based practice is reflected not only in the care she provides, but also in her enthusiasm for educating others, sharing knowledge, and continually learning alongside her colleagues. Outside of the NICU, Anne is a talented photographer and proud mother of three boys.

She can be reached at Anne@gcann.org

CHAIR OF COMMUNICATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Nathan Zitko, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC, C-ELBW, is a neonatal nurse practitioner at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and an Instructor in the Rush University College of Nursing. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at the University of South Alabama. Nathan’s professional interests include neonatal resuscitation, clinical education, quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and strengthening the neonatal nursing workforce. In addition to his clinical role, Nathan is actively involved in neonatal nursing through teaching, precepting, mentorship, peer review, scholarly writing, professional service, and national organization involvement. His work reflects a commitment to advancing neonatal care, supporting neonatal clinicians, and contributing to the growth of the neonatal nursing profession. Outside of work, Nathan enjoys spending time with friends and family, especially his niece and nephew, and takes his role as the cool uncle very seriously. He also enjoys traveling, exploring new places in search of good food and drinks, spending time outside, playing pickleball, attempting to improve his golf game, and relaxing at home while binge-watching the next great series or a movie.

He can be reached at Nate@gcann.org

ADVANCED PRACTICE PROVIDER LIAISON

Roshena Hill, MSN, NNP-BC, is a dedicated Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Advocate Children’s Hospital, where she provides compassionate, family-centered care in the NICU. She graduated from the NNP program at OSF HealthCare in 2018 and is currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, with an anticipated graduation in December 2026. Caring for babies and supporting families through some of their most vulnerable moments has always been her lifelong passion. In addition to her clinical role, she proudly serves as the APP Liaison for GCANN, fostering collaboration and advocacy within the neonatal advanced practice community.

She can be reached at Roshena@gcann.org

PERINATAL OUTREACH LIAISON

Donna Lemmenes, MSN, CPNP, RNC-NIC, is the Perinatal Outreach Educator for UCM Perinatal Network and a Clinical Nurse Ethicist. Responsibilities include the design and implementation of learning opportunities for nurses caring for infants in hospitals within the UCM perinatal network, primarily.  Educational opportunities are also offered to persons outside the network.  Participation in network morbidity and mortality reviews of patients is required.  Other responsibilities include collaborating with the perinatal network and ILPQC, as well as implementing state initiatives at network hospitals.  As a clinical nurse ethicist (4 hours per week, CNPPR budget), responsibilities include serving as a liaison between staff and the ethics department, providing ethics-related education to staff/new hires, and facilitating debriefing sessions for staff.

She can be reached at Donna@gcann.org

Galina Stoichev, MSN, RN, RNC-NIC, is the current Assistant Clinical Manager at Advocate Children's Hospital, Park Ridge. She is an experienced neonatal nurse leader with a passion for transitional leadership and transforming workplace culture through clear communication, defined expectations, and accountability. I value continuous learning and am currently exploring two long-term goals: pursuing a DNP and advancing my aviation pilot training. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling and the outdoors, preferably the mountains with family and friends

She can be reached at Galina@gcann.org