Our Mission

The Infection Control Professionals of Southern New England (ICPSNE, Inc.) have incorporated in order to provide an organized forum for effective communication among Infection Control Professionals. The purpose of ICPSNE is to promote wellness and prevent illness within the community by advancing healthcare epidemiology through education, collaboration, and practice.

Our Vision

To be an expert influential voice for the prevention and control of infections and improved outcomes in Rhode Island and southern New England.

2024 Officers

Co-President

Co-President
Kathryn Galvin MS, MLS (ASCP), CIC
Infection Prevention Manager
Hartford Health Care
Kathryn.Galvin@hhchealth.org

Co-President

Co-President
Patricia McAuley
RIDOH
Patricia.McAuley@health.ri.gov

President Elect

Open

Conference Planning Committee

Treasurer

Marla Goulart MSN, RN, CIC
Director of Infection Control/ Industrial Medicine/ Central Sterile
Landmark Medical Center
mgoulart@primehealthcare.com

Recording Secretary

Lisa L. Magiera BSN, RN, IPCO
Employee Health & Infection Control Nurse
Providence Community Health Centers
LMagiera@Providencechc.org

Past Officers

Presidents

Previous Presidents
Deborah Quirk 2021-2023
Barbara Pashnik – Miriam Hospital
Kathleen O’Connell – Kent Hospital

2021-2023 Deborah Quirk
2016-2017 Nancy Vallande

2017-2018 Linda Oliver and LeeAnn Quinn

2016-2017 Marlene Fishman
2015  Donna Sears
2013-2014  Ellen Ryan Gleason
2012-2013  Barbara Pashnik
2011-2012  Julie Jefferson
2010-2011  Janet Robinson
2009-2010  Kathy O’Connell
2009  Isabel Reis
2008  Marlene Fishman
2008  Lee Ann Quinn

Treasurers

2011-2013 Mary Ellen Casey
2009-2010 Nancy Vallande
2014 – 2022 Heidi McCabe

Recording Secretaries

2018-2019 Leslie Morrissey
2016-2017 Deb Quirk
2014-2015 Nina O’Flaherty
2011-2013 Liz Martino
2008-2010 Linda Oliver
2020-2022 Marla Goulart

Corresponding Secretaries

2009-2012 Michelle Cahill
2008 Kathy O’Connell