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.
2025-2026 Officers
President
Heidi Mikkelsen-McCabe BSN, RN, CIC
Infection Preventionist
Brown University Health
HMikkelsenMcCabe@brownhealth.
Co-President
Steven LeBlanc RN, IPCO, CDP
Infectious Disease Surveillance Nurse
RIDOH
steven.leblanc.ctr@health.ri.
Past President
Patricia McAuley MSN, RN, CIC
RIDOH, Consultant Public Health Nurse
Patricia.McAuley@health.ri.gov
Treasurer
Marla Goulart MSN, RN, CIC
Director of Infection Control/ Industrial Medicine/ Central Sterile
Landmark Medical Center
mgoulart@primehealthcare.com
Recording Secretary
Alison de Abreu BSN, RN, CIC
Infection Preventionist
Brown University Health
adeabreu@brownhealth.org
Past Officers
Presidents
Previous Presidents
2024-2025 Patricia McAuley MSN, RN, CIC
2023-2024 Kathryn Galvin
2021-2023 Deborah Quirk
Barbara Pashnik
Kathleen O’Connell
2017-2018 Linda Oliver and LeeAnn Quin
2016-2017 Nancy Vallande
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
2014 – 2022 Heidi McCabe
2011-2013 Mary Ellen Casey
2009-2010 Nancy Vallande
Recording Secretaries
2023-2024 Lisa L. Magiera
2020-2022 Marla Goulart
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
