Dr. Connie Lynne Ekkens resides in northern California and received her doctorate in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix and her master’s in Business Administration from Regis University. Her undergraduate degree is in Organizational Leadership. Dr. Ekkens has spent 38 years working in the in vitro diagnostics industry promoting excellence in patient care. Prior to that, she worked as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in a hospital as a Medical Technologist and Supervisor with a concentration in blood banking. Dr. Ekkens main
professional interest is in patient safety and quality care. Her passion is in minimizing medication administration errors through mindfulness and promoting a safe culture in hospitals.