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PhD, RN, CCM, FAAOHN, FNYAM, FAADN
Chief Executive OfficerRick García, PhD, RN, CCM, FAAOHN, FNYAM, FAADN, FAAN is passionate about innovations in nursing education and brings these skills and talents to his position of Chief Executive Officer at the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN), and the OADN Foundation. Dr. García has held a variety of positions at many academic institutions, Miami-Dade Community College, and most recently at Georgetown University, School of Nursing, Founding Ph.D. program faculty, and the New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing. In addition, to his work to increase RN Workforce Supply in communities with education deserts, Dr. García’s regulatory experience has allowed him to serve as an RN member on the District of Columbia Board of Nursing (BON), chair of the D.C. BON education sub-committee; he served as the executive director of the Florida Board of Nursing; and as an RN member on the New York State Board of Nursing (NYSBON) as well as chair of the practice committee of the NYSBON.
Rick resides in Washington, D.C., and in his free time, he enjoys cycling, taking long walks, spending time outdoors exploring, listening to live jazz performances on Capitol Hill, and catching up with family and friends. A dedicated leader and advocate for the nursing profession, Rick gives back through his involvement with the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN), the American Midwifery Certification Board, and the Florida State Association of Occupational Health Nurses (FSAOHN). Among his many professional honors, Rick was recognized as the FSAOHN Nurse of the Year in 2016 and was inducted as an AAOHN Fellow in 2017 for his professional contributions and service. He is also a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine and the Academy of Associate Degree Nursing. In 2025, Rick received one of the highest honors in the nursing profession when he was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, recognizing his exceptional leadership, scholarship, and impact on advancing nursing practice.