Leadership

Ranked among the top 4% of nursing schools, and still Virginia's only nursing program to be ranked in the top 25 (US News 2020), known for its pioneering work in interprofessional education and compassionate care, and lauded for its healthy work environment, educational traditions, and inclusivity, UVA School of Nursing is home to nine key regional and national nursing organization presidents and immediate past presidents, one of two top nursing history centers in the world, a rich variety of nursing scholarship, and a site where nurse innovators are supported by a dynamic dean.

Pam Cipriano, UVA School of Nursing
Pam Cipriano, PhD, RN, FAAN
Dean and Sadie Heath Cabaniss Professor of Nursing
(434) 924-0063
Christine Kennedy, University of Virginia School of Nursing
Christine M. Kennedy, RN, PhD, FAAN
Sly Professor of Nursing, Professor of Pediatrics, and Associate Dean for Academic Programs
(434) 924-0106
Ken White, University of Virginia School of Nursing
Kenneth White, PhD, A/GACNP-BC, ACHPN, FACHE, FAAN
associate dean for strategic partnerships & innovation, UVA Medical Center professor of nursing
(434) 924-0091
Susan Kools, University of Virginia School of Nursing
Susan Kools, PhD, RN, FAAN
Madge M. Jones Professor in Nursing, and Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion
(434) 243-3974
Elizabeth Epstein, University of Virginia School of Nursing
Beth Epstein, PhD, RN, FAAN
Chair, Acute & Specialty Care Department
(434) 982-3285
Richard Westphal, University of Virginia School of Nursing
Richard Westphal, PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAAN
Chair, Department of Family, Community & Mental Health Systems
(434) 982-1649
John Teahan, Associate Dean for Administration, University of Virginia School of Nursing
John Teahan, MEd
associate dean for administration
(434) 874-2254
Amy Karr
Amy Karr
Interim Senior Associate Vice President for Health System Development; Interim Executive Director, UVA Health Foundation
434-924-5095