Long Bio. . . Patricia “Trish” Richardson, MSN, BSBA, RN, NE-BC, CMSRN, is a nationally recognized nurse leader, speaker, and healthcare consultant with more than 30 years of experience spanning business, nursing, and strategic governance. She currently serves as the 56th President of the North Carolina Nurses Association and was recently elected Treasurer of the American Nurses Association for the 2026 to 2028 term. Trish began her career as a stockbroker and corporate accountant, building a strong foundation in business and finance. After stepping away to raise her family, she returned to the workforce and stepped into an entirely new profession. Nursing became her calling, aligning with her servant leadership style and commitment to caring for others. With a Wall Street background and deep clinical experience, she brings a distinctive blend of business acumen and nursing insight to her work as a leader and strategist. She is the founder of LeadWell Health Collective, a consulting, coaching, and speaking practice focused on empowering nurse leaders, strengthening teams, and advancing governance strategies that create meaningful and lasting change. Her professional journey has centered on improving healthcare through workforce development, education, and system-level leadership. Drawing on her board service and executive experience, she helps organizations align leadership practices with their mission, vision, and values, amplifying voices, building resilience, and positioning teams for long-term success. Trish is especially passionate about walking alongside nurses and healthcare professionals at every stage of their journey, from new graduates finding their footing to experienced leaders seeking to expand their influence. She uses storytelling and lived experience to create spaces that foster connection, build confidence, and encourage meaningful growth. Whether coaching individually, leading workshops, or speaking on stage, her goal is to help others lead with clarity, courage, and purpose. Trish is currently a clinical instructor at the Colleges of Nursing at East Carolina University and the Medical University of South Carolina, where she empowers future nurse leaders to step into their roles with skill, confidence, and a strong sense of purpose. She is also completing her Doctor of Nursing Practice at ECU and will graduate in 2026. As she continues to grow LeadWell Health Collective and step into national leadership, Trish remains dedicated to advancing nursing through governance, advocacy, mentorship, and strategic collaboration, elevating both the profession and the nurse leaders shaping its future.