Midwest Chapter Leaders

President

Isabelle Brew, RN, BSN, CWOCN

Isabelle Brew, BSN, RN, CWOCN, has been a WOCN member since 2017. She currently works at Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in Chicago, her first job in acute rehabilitation after a career in acute care. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of science, nursing, from Lewis University and a Bachelor of Arts in classical civilization from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in nursing at Lewis University. Isabelle served on the board of the Northern Illinois affiliate and was the chair of the engagement committee. On her spare time, Isabelle enjoys spending time reading and doing needlework.

President Elect

Cassandra Norton, BSN, RN, CWOCN

Cassi obtained her BSN in 1998 and became Certified as a WOC Nurse in 2012. Her first nursing position was with the Geriatric Rehab at University of Nebraska. She has 11 years’ experience in SNF/LTC as night shift supervisor before moving into the Assistant Director of Nursing position. She has 11 years’ experience as the only Certified WOC Nurse in Home Health Care in the greater Omaha area working at the Visiting Nurses Association. She is currently employed as the Clinical Nurse Consultant with Immanuel Communities, serving seniors in Assisted Living, SNF/LTC, and the Pathways program in both Nebraska and Iowa. She is the President of the Omaha Ostomy Association, is proud to be called a Veteran of the United States Navy, and loves to travel.

Treasurer

Laura Williamson, CNS, CWON

Laura Williamson is an Outpatient Ostomy Clinical Nurse Specialist at the University of Chicago and facilitates a hospital-based Ostomy Support Group. A nurse since 1991, she developed a passion for wound and ostomy care, working full-time in the specialty since 2009. A recipient of the National Daisy Award, Laura has been actively involved with the WOCN Society, serving in various leadership roles, including Board Member, President, and Midwest Chapter Liaison. She presented her co-authored abstract, “Lifting Away” Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injuries on the Heel, at the 49th Annual WOCN Conference in 2017, later published in JWOCN. Committed to education and mentorship, Laura is also an Adjunct Faculty member at Saint Xavier University in Chicago.

Secretary

Teresa K. Novy, DNP, GERO-BC, CNEcl, CWON

I have worked as a Registered Nurse (RN) for 13 years in Long Term Care (LTC) before coming to the acute care setting for the last 17 years in multiple roles. Most recently, I have been very interested in the Geriatric population and Wound/Ostomy care delivery with foci of patient teaching. In addition, as a Certified Clinical Nurse Educator, I have been teaching nursing ideals, in multiple capacities, for over 20 years. My research background, interest, and publication in the JWOCN relate to teaching patients with wounds to improve their health outcomes with a standardized discharge process. I currently am researching perceptions of people living with an ostomy and their acute care patient teaching experiences. I have been a certified WOC Nurse since 2015 and practice in a Midwestern Medical Center. I was very involved in the Central Illinois Affiliate of the WOCN (CIA) and now I am the Midwest Chapter Board Secretary. I consider myself a lifelong learner! I have the best of both worlds’ academia and practice. My passion for teaching and patient care is my daily mission and I enjoy helping people in our local community and beyond understand their health needs. Dr. Teresa K. Novy DNP, GERO-BC, CNEcl, CWON

Immediate Past President

Danielle Robinson, RN, BSN, CWON

Danielle Robinson, RN, BSN, CWON, has been a member of the WOCN Society for over ten years. During her nursing career she has worked as an outpatient wound care nurse at Mercy Wound and Hyberbaric Center in St. Louis where she held her hyberbaric certification (CHT). She then moved to an in-patient role as a Certified Wound and Ostomy Nurse for Mercy St. Louis. In 2016 Danielle was promoted to the Director of Wound Care for Mercy Jefferson inpatient and outpatient services. Since 2019 Danielle has held a role in industry serving several states.
During her free time she enjoys spending time with her amazing family, she has been married for Fifteen years and has a beautiful daughter (Josie) who is seven.

DIRECTOR

Kelly McFee, DNP

Kelly McFee, DNP is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified Wound Specialist and Advanced Practice Certified Wound Care Nurse who is practicing wound care and hyperbaric medicine in Northwest Missouri. She received a BSN from Missouri Western State University, MSN from the University of Missouri – Kansas City, MHA from Colorado State University Global, and DNP from the University of South Alabama.

Kelly is a member of the Board of Directors for the Association of Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) and the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists (ACCWS), where she is a past chairman of the board. Kelly is also a member of the PDSI task force, a joint endeavor with the NPIAP and EPUAP and is on the Editorial Advisory Board for WoundSource.

Chapter Liaison Chair

Stacie Fisher-Biller, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, COCN-NP

Stacie Fisher-Biller, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, COCN-NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in the surgical arena. I earned my MSN-FNP from the University of Missouri–Kansas City in 2009 and COCN-NP in 2019 from WOC Nursing at Cleveland Clinic. I specialize in general surgery, ostomy care, wound management, continence care, and breast health. I developed with my organization a comprehensive ostomy program, providing both inpatient and outpatient services, and holds advanced certification in ostomy care, clinical breast examination, genetic counseling education, and preoperative nursing practice. As an active leader in professional nursing organizations, I serve on multiple committees focused on practice advancement and quality improvement. My contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Doris Hines Lifetime Achievement Award for Nurse Practitioner Practice. Outside of work, I enjoy hiking, gardening, yoga, pickleball, baseball, reading, and spending time with my family.

Conference Planning Committee Chair

Kelly McFee, DNP

Kelly McFee, DNP is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified Wound Specialist and Advanced Practice Certified Wound Care Nurse who is practicing wound care and hyperbaric medicine in Northwest Missouri. She received a BSN from Missouri Western State University, MSN from the University of Missouri – Kansas City, MHA from Colorado State University Global, and DNP from the University of South Alabama.

Kelly is a member of the Board of Directors for the Association of Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC) and the American College of Clinical Wound Specialists (ACCWS), where she is a past chairman of the board. Kelly is also a member of the PDSI task force, a joint endeavor with the NPIAP and EPUAP and is on the Editorial Advisory Board for WoundSource.

Website Chair

Lony Scott, BSN, RN, CWON

Leona “Lony” Scott, BSN, RN, CWON, is a Wound and Ostomy Specialist with Sarah Bush Lincoln Home Care and Hospice, where she serves residents across east central Illinois and provides care to patients within a 20-county region. She began her healthcare career as a certified nursing assistant while still in high school and spent about 2 years at a local home care agency as a CNA before joining Sarah Bush Lincoln in 1998, earning her LPN in 1999. Early in her career, her work alongside surgeons inspired a strong interest in wound and ostomy care.

In 2010, Lony returned to home care and advanced her credentials by earning her CWCA certification, followed by her RN, BSN, and CWON designations. She brings extensive clinical experience and a deep commitment to patient-centered care, particularly in home-based settings. In addition to her professional responsibilities, she serves on several committees for agency and hospital organizations and actively supports the local ostomy community through involvement in a regional support group.

Lony resides on a rural family farm with her husband, where their adult children live nearby and help with the farm. She values time spent traveling and enjoying life with their pets, including their beloved Furbaby grandchildren.