Maria van Pelt,
PhD, CRNA, FAAN is
Dean, School of Nursing /Associate Dean, Bouve College of Health
Sciences and Clinical Associate Professor at Northeastern University. Dr. van
Pelt is widely regarded as an expert, scholar and leader in patient
safety. Her seminal impact has been through national and international
advancement of the healthcare profession through advocacy, education,
research and policy development related to clinician peer support and wellness.
Dr. van Pelt earned her BSN from Holy Family University, her MS from St.
Joseph’s University and her MSN and PhD from Villanova University.