Health Advisory Committee – Member Biographies
Dawn M. Smith
Dawn M. Smith RN, MSN, CNS graduated with both her BSN and MSN from Wayne State University and was certified and licensed as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist. She dedicated 16 years to serving as a CNS in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), where she specialized in analyzing research to set care standards and improve outcomes for cardiac patients. Her career also includes authoring policies, leading clinical committees, and reviewing Ventricular Assist Device programs for the Joint Commission, focusing on quality improvement and patient safety. During the initial phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, Dawn provided leadership and direct patient care in a Detroit CVICU. Currently, she contributes to her community as an elected member of the Board of Trustees for the Cromaine District Library in Hartland.
Tom Latchney
Tom Latchney graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology (2012) and a Master of Public Health degree in Environmental Health Science (2014). Previously, Tom worked as a Sanitarian for the Livingston County Health Department (2014 – 2020). Since 2020, Tom has worked for University of Michigan Health in the Infection Prevention & Epidemiology Department as a Water Quality Specialist. He has created and presented seminars at numerous professional symposiums including the national Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Conference. Tom is a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (National Environmental Health Association), Certified Waterworks Operator (State of Michigan), and certified in Legionella Water Safety & Management (ASSE 12080).
Dr. Nancy McGuire
Nancy McGuire received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Albion College, a degree of Medical Doctor from Georgetown University School of Medicine, and a Masters of Theological Studies from Moody Theological Seminary in Plymouth, MI. She served as a Resident in Internal Medicine at Evanston Hospital in Evanston Illinois (Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center) and was a Fellow in Infectious Disease at the University of Michigan Hospitals. She received Board Certification in Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease. She was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Wayne Sate University School of Medicine. She served as a clinician teacher as well as a Program Director in Transitional Residency and Assistant Director of Internal Medicine Residency. She served as an Associate Director of Clinical Research in Aniinfectives at Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical research (Division of Warner Lambert) in Ann Arbor, MI. She served as a Hospitalist, Consultant in Infectious Disease, home care physician to frail geriatric patients. She served as Medical Director in the Ulster County Jail, NY. She took care of patients in the Michigan Department of Corrections. She retired in 2019.
Holly A. Austin
Holly A. Austin DNP, RN, CNS, Professor of Nursing graduated with her BSN from Northern Michigan University, MSN with an additional Graduate Certificate in Teaching in Healthcare Systems from Eastern Michigan University, and Doctor of Nursing Practice from Oakland University. She has over 25 years of clinical experience in all areas of medical surgical nursing and 20 years of experience teaching didactic courses for Nursing Pharmacology, Medical Surgical Nursing and Leadership, and Management in Nursing. In addition to her educator and clinical roles, she has authored several mobile applications for nursing students in Pharmacology, Medical Surgical Nursing, and Fundamentals of Nursing. She has earned many awards during her career including a National Excellence educator award from NISOD, Nurse of the year award, and several teaching excellence commendations. As an avid researcher, she utilizes evidence based research to inform decision making and provide education.