Speakers - 2025

Biography

Debra Hawkins, BSN, RN, CCRN, is an advanced practice nurse leader and Clinical Nurse Specialist doctoral candidate at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. With over 12 years of diverse experience in emergency, critical care, and rural healthcare, she specializes in improving clinical outcomes through education, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice. In addition, Debra is a decorated Girl Scout leader and a past recipient of the Girl Scout Leader of the Year award for Western Oklahoma, demonstrating her commitment to mentorship and community engagement.