The People Behind
The Q Network

Healthcare technology leaders, nurses, educators, and partnership builders — the team bringing the Southeast's healthcare community together for Healthcare Vendor Expo 2027.

February 26–27, 2027 Atlanta, Georgia Georgia Tech Campus
Leadership & Team

Meet the Team

Connect. Collaborate. Advance Healthcare. Every member of The Q Network team brings decades of frontline healthcare, technology, and community leadership to the expo.

Portrait of Derek Knox

Derek Knox

Founder · The Q Network

Healthcare technology management executive, entrepreneur, and industry leader with more than 27 years of experience at the intersection of healthcare, technology, operations, and leadership — on a mission to build the most connected, collaborative, and inclusive professional community in healthcare.

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Nancy Rizzuto

Executive Director · DNP, MSN, RN, ANP, CCRN

Accomplished nursing and healthcare leader with extensive experience in clinical practice, critical care, cardiovascular care, professional education, and healthcare leadership. Yale-educated and AHA-certified, Nancy brings a clinician-centered perspective to The Q Network's mission — guiding the creation of an event that connects every corner of the healthcare community.

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Jannette Gardiner

Director of Vendor Relations

Seasoned healthcare operations and supply chain professional leading vendor engagement, partnership development, and relationship strategy for The Q Network — building strong connections between healthcare organizations and industry partners to create collaborative opportunities that drive value for all.

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Rufus Brown

Veteran Vendor Relations

Fosters meaningful partnerships with veteran-owned businesses, vendors, manufacturers, and service organizations — connecting veterans, healthcare organizations, and industry partners to create opportunities, build relationships, and strengthen our healthcare community while supporting veteran workforce development.

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Antoinnette Majors

Healthcare Technology Leader · Biomedical Engineer

Biomedical engineer and Healthcare Technology Management professional with more than 15 years of experience supporting healthcare technology, operations, and the professionals responsible for keeping it all working — from Chief Biomedical Engineer to National HTM Consultant, and founder of Momma Mindframe.

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Clarance Spears

Nurse Leadership Advisor & Consultant

Dedicated nursing leader, clinical educator, and advisor with over 30 years of experience in critical care, trauma, interventional and procedural radiology nursing — bringing a wealth of clinical expertise, leadership insight, and a passion for developing healthcare professionals and strengthening care teams.

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Sabrina Smith

Vendor Relations · CRDH, CH-OSE, MBA-HCM

Accomplished dental hygienist, oral-systemic health educator, and healthcare management professional leading Vendor Relations for the expo — connecting dental and healthcare professionals with organizations, industry leaders, and partners. President of the Mt. Zion AME Ocala Women's Missionary Society.

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Dr. Nicole Cagle

Physician Advisor · Pediatric Hospitalist

Pediatric Hospitalist, physician leader, and healthcare advocate with more than 20 years of medical practice — providing compassionate, patient-centered care to children and families across North Carolina and South Carolina.

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of Healthcare

Join healthcare leaders from across the Southeast this February in Atlanta.