Suzanne Cleere

Dr. Suzanne Cleere is an Assistant Professor of Nursing and Co-director of the Nursing Program at Lawrence Technological University. With 44 years of nursing experience, including 15 years as an Executive Nurse Officer, she specializes in leadership, patient safety, and quality care frameworks. She holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) focused on executive leadership grounded in caring science from Madonna University, complemented by studies at the University of Colorado.

Education

• DNP (Executive Leadership) - Madonna University
• MSN/MSBA - Madonna University
• BSN - University of Detroit Mercy

Research Focus

Her expertise spans Relationship-Based Care, culturally competent care models, and healthcare system optimization. She integrates unitary science principles into leadership strategies and quality improvement initiatives, with a strong emphasis on ethical frameworks and inter-professional collaboration.

Professional Leadership

Dr. Cleere has implemented shared leadership models and residency programs across healthcare systems. As a Caritas Coach (Watson Caring Science Institute), she consults nationally on embedding compassionate care frameworks. She maintains active roles in:

• American Nurses Association (ANA)
• American Organization of Nurse Leaders (AONL)
• Sigma Theta Tau (STTI)
• Michigan ANA
• Michigan Organization of Nurse Leaders (MONL)

She previously served as District Director for MONL, advancing advocacy and nursing education initiatives.