Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAAN, CSP

CEO & Founder

Dr. Renee Thompson, a renowned speaker, author, consultant, and expert in fostering healthy workplaces by combatting bullying and incivility, leverages more than 30 years of experience as a clinical nurse, educator, quality manager, and executive. As the CEO and Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, she's dedicated to partnering with healthcare leaders to nurture healthy workforces. Dr. Thompson's impactful work has earned her accolades, including a Nursing Excellence award, recognition as a certified speaking professional, and LinkedIn's Top Ten Voices in Healthcare. She holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice and a Masters in Nursing Education from the University of Pittsburgh.

Diane Salter, MSN, RN, NE-BC

Bullying & Incivility Content Expert

Diane Salter, with her Master's in Nursing Administration and a prominent voice against nurse bullying, brings her expertise to the Healthy Workforce Academy as an instructor and content expert. Her work, particularly on addressing lateral and vertical violence through education and cognitive rehearsal, positions her as a pivotal figure in promoting workplace civility. Diane's leadership in ANA's #EndNurseAbuse initiative and her role as a consultant for educational programs on bullying reduction in healthcare settings enrich her training sessions, offering invaluable insights and strategies to foster a healthier, more respectful professional environment.

Dr. Mitch Kusy

Organizational Psychologist

Dr. Mitch Kusy, an organizational psychologist with 25 years of experience, is renowned for his work on addressing toxic personalities in healthcare. His systems approach to combating toxicity has set a global standard, enhancing patient safety, satisfaction, and healthcare team performance. A prolific author and professor, he has consulted internationally, fostering cultures of "everyday civility" with proven improvements in team and financial performance. He joined the Healthy Workforce Institute in 2018, contributing as a researcher, content expert, speaker, and consultant. His influential research has resulted in two books, "Toxic Workplace" and "Why I Don't Work Here Anymore," and numerous media appearances.