Terri Dunn, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, CPHQ, is an accomplished advanced practice nursing leader with 17 years of experience in oncology, patient safety, quality improvement, clinical operations, and healthcare leadership. She serves as Manager of Advanced Practice Providers and APP Patient Safety & Quality Officer in the Department of General Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Throughout her career, Dr. Dunn has demonstrated a commitment to advancing the role of nurse practitioners while improving access, quality, safety, and outcomes for patients with cancer. Her leadership has included developing and expanding independent APP practice models, leading workforce and organizational transitions, optimizing clinical operations, and implementing innovative quality improvement initiatives across multiple care settings. She is particularly passionate about addressing healthcare disparities and improving cancer care for underserved and vulnerable populations.

Dr. Dunn is also dedicated to developing the next generation of advanced practice leaders. She has mentored APPs, supported leadership development initiatives, and helped create opportunities for advanced practice providers to practice at the highest level of their education and expertise.

Her contributions extend nationally through the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, where she has held numerous leadership and committee roles supporting advanced practice providers, healthcare access, quality care, and gynecologic oncology. Her scholarly work includes peer-reviewed publications, national presentations, and quality improvement initiatives addressing cancer care equity, care transitions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.

Grounded in servant leadership, collaboration, and accountability, Dr. Dunn remains committed to elevating advanced practice nursing, empowering healthcare professionals, and building sustainable systems that ensure every patient receives safe, equitable, high-quality care.