Author: Chelsea Song

Meet Julia Frith, DNP, RN, CIC! Julia serves as the Lead for the Kentucky Infection Prevention (KyIP) Training Center and is Manager of Program Development and Research for Norton Infectious Disease Institute. Julia has worked in Infection Prevention for the last fifteen years. During this time she has worked to implement evidence-based infection prevention strategies including the development of plans for new and emerging pathogens including Ebola and COVID-19. She received her Bachelors in Nursing from the University of Louisville, a Masters in Nursing Administration from Bellarmine University and her Doctorate in Nursing Practice with an emphasis in executive leadership from the University of Kentucky. Julia has been certified in Infection Control through the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology since 2011.

Meet Valenchia Brown, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C! She takes the helm of education programs at the KyIP Training Center, fortifying infection prevention and control strategies for frontline healthcare professionals. Valenchia is a distinguished Family Nurse Practitioner renowned for her unwavering dedication to healthcare excellence and education. Having earned degrees from Nicholls State University, Bellarmine University, and the University of Louisville. Her impact transcends her clinical roles, embodying leadership as Director at Large for the Kentucky Nurses Association's Board of Directors, Co-Chair of the Kentucky Infection Prevention Training Center's Advisory Board, and Board member of the Bellarmine University Graduate Nursing Advisory Board. Her leadership resonates through her involvement in nursing education and advocacy for equitable healthcare. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, she spearheaded comprehensive vaccination and testing efforts, shaping standardized protocols, and…

Meet KyIP Training Center's Program Coordinator, Tatjana Boston! Meet Tatjana Boston! She is a dedicated professional who serves as a Program Coordinator at the Kentucky Infection Prevention (KyIP) Training Center. Tatjana is an integral part in orchestrating and facilitating education initiatives, workshops, and resources aimed at training healthcare professionals in effective measures to prevent and control infections. With a solid 12-year background in the healthcare sector, Tatjana is passionate in creating a safer healthcare environment. Armed with a degree from the University of Louisville, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role.