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.
2023 Officers
Co-President
Co-President
Deborah Quirk, BS, RN, CIC
Kent Hospital Infection Preventionist
401-737-7000 x31323
dquirk@kentri.org
Co-President
Co-President
Kathryn Galvin MS, MLS (ASCP), CIC
Infection Prevention Manager
Hartford Health Care
Kathryn.Galvin@hhchealth.org
President Elect
Stephanie Parente, MSN, RN, CIC
System Manager Infection Control – Lifespan
Providence, RI
Office: 401-793-7466
Email: SParente1@lifespan.org

Treasurer
Marla Goulart MSN, RN, CIC|
Director of Infection Control/ Industrial Medicine/ Central Sterile
Landmark Medical Center | 115 Cass Avenue | Woonsocket, RI 02895
T 401-769-4100 ext. 2337 |cell 401- 787-5796| F 401-767-1633
Goulart, Marla <mgoulart@primehealthcare.com>
Recording Secretary
Lisa L. Magiera BSN, RN, IPCO
Employee Health & Infection Control Nurse
Providence Community Health Centers
Cell: (401) 480-5368
Work Cell: (401) 208-9090
Email: LMagiera@Providencechc.org
Past Officers
Presidents
President Elect
Katie Galvin
MS, MLS (ASCP), CIC
System Manager Infection Control – Lifespan
Previous Presidents
Barbara Pashnik – Miriam Hospital
Kathleen O’Connell – Kent Hospital
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
Recording Secretaries
2018-2019 Leslie Morrissey
2016-2017 Deb Quirk
2014-2015 Nina O’Flaherty
2011-2013 Liz Martino
2008-2010 Linda Oliver
Corresponding Secretaries
2009-2012 Michelle Cahill
2008 Kathy O’Connell