Syl is leader of significant impact. In his position, he serves at the voice for nursing at the most senior executive level, representing nursing practice for over thirty-eight thousand nurses in fifty one hospitals and approximately eleven-hundred clinics in seven states. In addition to his duties as a System Chief Nursing Executive at Providence, he is an assistant professor for TTUHSC in the Masters in Nursing Administration program. He currently serves on the Advisory Board for the Institute of Human Caring, the American Hospital Association's Clinical Leadership Committee, and the Board of Trustees for CGFNS, the world's largest credentials evaluation agency for nursing and allied health. Syl also serves on the Audit & Risk Committee for the American Academy of Nursing, serves on the Board of OpusVi, and is an elected AONL Board member representing Region 9.

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With a background in fine arts, I bring a creative spirit to my work as a second-career professional nurse and Clinical Nurse Educator. I am passionate about supporting the professional development of nurses, empowering them to drive evidence-based practice at the bedside, providing education and encouraging learning. I lead by enthusiastically embracing the nursing process and modeling professional commitment. With a background in fine arts, I bring a creative spirit to my work as a second-career professional nurse and Clinical Nurse Educator. I am passionate about supporting the professional development of nurses, empowering them to drive evidence-based practice at the bedside, providing education and encouraging learning. I lead by enthusiastically embracing the nursing process and modeling professional commitment.

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For over 15 years, I’ve led a nonprofit that brings people together to solve big workforce challenges. I don’t just study the nursing shortage and the nurse vacancy crisis—I work with policymakers, healthcare leaders, and educators to find real solutions. Whether it’s advocating for policies that support the workforce, securing funding for programs that make a difference, or helping organizations rethink how they approach staffing and retention, my goal is always the same: to create a healthcare system where nurses can thrive. I spend a lot of time making sense of complex workforce issues, translating data into real-world strategies that help healthcare leaders and policymakers make informed decisions. I bring the right people together to tackle big problems, from nurse staffing challenges to workforce policy. Most importantly, I turn ideas into action—whether it’s securing a multimillion-dollar grant, launching a statewide initiative, or helping organizations rethink how they support their nursing workforce.