Linda Grinnell-Merrick, MS, NP-BC

Linda Grinnell-Merrick currently resides in New York where she works as the lead nurse practitioner in the Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She studied at the University of Rochester, has experience in surgery, dialysis, and solid organ transplant. Linda has been practicing rheumatology since 2012 where she found her true passion. She joined the board of the Rheumatology Nurses Society in 2013 as the Chapter Chair and founded the first RNS chapter in Upstate NY. She was President of the RNS from 2017 to 2019 and is currently the Immediate Past President. She is passionate and enjoys educating nurses, APP’s, and all health care providers so patients can be provided with the highest quality care possible. close

Cathy Patty-Resk, MSN, RN-BC, CPNP‑PC

Cathy Patty-Resk currently resides in Michigan where she works as a nurse practitioner at Wayne Pediatrics. She studied nursing at Wayne State University and has been practicing rheumatology since 2009. Cathy is recognized as a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner, board-certified rheumatology nurse, Immediate-Past President of the RNS, and an active member of the RNS Advocacy Committee. She has served as the co-editor of and a contributor to the Core Curriculum for Rheumatology Nursing . Cathy currently serves as a founding executive board member of The Alliance for Transparent & Affordable Prescriptions (ATAP) and an advisory board member to The Pediatric Rheumatology Collaborative Study Group (PRCSG). She enjoys teaching pediatric rheumatology to her nurse practitioner students, getting them actively involved in real legislative advocacy, and continues serving as a mentor assisting with ongoing professional development and leadership.close

Carrie Beach, BSN, RN-BC

Carrie Beach currently resides in Ohio where she works as a rheumatology nurse at Columbus Arthritis Center. She studied nursing at The Ohio State University College of Nursing and has been practicing rheumatology since 2003. Carrie was recognized by the Arthritis Foundation in 2015 as the Walk to Cure Arthritis Medical Honoree, and continues to work closely with the Arthritis Foundation to advance her passion in rheumatology education. She firmly believes in serving her patients and peer nurses as a leader of thought, subject matter expert, and coach in the application of best practices for patient and nursing education.close