Carolyn has been a respiratory therapist for over two decades and is currently the Director for respiratory care services at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston MA.  Carolyn received her bachelor’s degree in cardiopulmonary care sciences from Georgia State University and her master’s in healthcare administration from Colorado State University.  For the past 20 plus years, she has worked in an academic medical center with a focus in critical care for adult, pediatric, and neonatal patients and certification as an ECMO Specialist.  She has been involved in development of many RT driven protocols and guidelines with a focus on evidence-based medicine.  She holds Adult Critical Care Specialist and Neonatal Pediatric Specialist credentials from the NBRC.  Since becoming the Director, Carolyn has focused on staff development and innovative change to hospital operations.  She values mentorship and is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of respiratory therapy leaders.