Kaitlyn Weinberg is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner who received her nursing education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and subsequently at Vanderbilt University. Her interest in cardiovascular medicine began during her work as a Registered Nurse, where she gained extensive experience caring for patients following cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. Her clinical experience is complemented by a foundation in biomedical research at Duke University and peer-reviewed publications in pulmonary epithelial injury science. She is passionate about patient education, evidence-based practice, and improving access to high-quality cardiovascular care in the community.
Autumn Spight, DNP, FNP-C, is a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner serving patients in the Olympia, Washington region. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she worked as a cardiovascular nurse in Memphis, Tennessee, where she developed a strong foundation in cardiac care and patient advocacy. She is passionate about heart disease education, prevention, and empowering patients to better understand and manage their cardiovascular conditions. Autumn is committed to compassionate care for her patients and their families.
Member Meeting-February 12, 2026 at 2 pm New Meeting Place MyMedSupplies-6149 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA 98516
I attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio for my MSN and am board-certified as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. I have an extensive background in advanced heart failure, cardiac transplant, as well as pulmonary hypertension and have a specific interest in coronary revascularization, valve repair and replacement, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery. In my free time I enjoy camping, hiking, and coaching various sports with my family.
Member Meeting-January 8, 2026 at 2 pm New Meeting Place MyMedSupplies-6149 Martin Way E, Lacey, WA 98516
Hi, I’m Suzanne Upfield, MSN. I am the Heart Failure Program Coordinator for Providence Health in the Southwest Washington area, and I’ve spent more than 25 years working in cardiac care—14 of those focused on heart failure. I hold a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus on Clinical Leadership. Over the years I’ve worked closely with Providence leadership and our cardiology team to build a program that truly supports patients living with heart failure. What drives me is helping patients and families feel empowered to take charge of their heart health. I’m excited to share some insights with you today and hopefully give you tools that make a real difference.
Chapter Board Meetings Chapter Board Meetings are open to the Chapter Members. We are currently meeting via Zoom the first Thursday of each month at 2 pm. If you are interested in attending, contact Michael Blonden at Mblonden@msn.com to receive a ZOOM link.
