Our current APP Fellows are prepared for an exceptional and competent career in the fields of medical oncology, hematology and bone marrow transplant.

Meet our Spring 2024 cohort

Joyell Bailey, NP
"I am thrilled to be a part of this fellowship program. I completed both my BSN and MSN at Mercer University. Prior to joining this, I was an ICU nurse. I am so excited to be entering the world of oncology. I am eager to learn and look forward to expanding my knowledge in this specialty. Outside of scrubs and white coats, I enjoy spending time with loved ones and traveling."

Erin Conlin, NP
"I graduated from the University of Georgia and then went on to Emory University’s School of Nursing for both my BSN and MSN. I’ve worked as a nurse in the Neuro ICU here at Emory University Hospital for the past five years. Oncology for me is personal, and I’m incredibly proud and excited to be starting my nurse practitioner career as a Winship fellow. Outside of work, I love spending time at the lake with family and friends, playing with my Bernedoodle puppy, and cheering on the dawgs on Saturday."

Tatenda Merken, FNP
"As a Family Nurse Practitioner with a PhD in Medical Anthropology and an MSN from Emory University, I am deeply committed to improving health equity in oncology. I am excited to start working with the dedicated team at the Emory Winship Cancer Institute to expand my expertise in this vital area. Outside of my professional life, I value spending quality time with my family, immersing myself in nature, and getting lost in a good book."

Srutte Panta, FNP
"I graduated from Emory University with a Master’s degree in the Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program. I have been in oncology since I started my nursing career. It has been my passion. It has been six years since I explored my skills and knowledge in oncology as an RN at Emory University Hospital in the Medical Oncology Unit. I have particular compassion and determination to accept challenges during this fellowship program. I am eager to work with our excellent oncology team. Thank you for having me on your team."
Meet our incoming Spring 2025 cohort

Morgan Brister, DNP
"I completed my undergraduate degree at Boston College before returning to my hometown of Atlanta to earn my Doctorate of Nursing Practice at Emory University. I’m passionate about staying active, whether it’s playing pickleball, learning tennis, or running. I was excited to complete my first marathon last November in New York. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, including my two nieces and nephew, my fiancé, and my friends. I also love spending time with my black lab mutt, Murphy, taking him on walks and hikes. I’m excited to join the Winship community and look forward to contributing to the incredible work being done here."

Sara Stewart, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, OCN
"Before completing my MSN at Emory’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, I accumulated 12+ years of oncology nursing experience in the areas of solid tumor treatment and management as well as navigating psychosocial barriers to care and patient education. I am passionate about the patient experience and have worked within my organizations to create patient support programs, to advocate for patients facing financial toxicity, and to help patients access clinical trials and treatments. I received the 2017 Crump Award for Oncology Nursing, was one of twelve nurses from around the country chosen to participate in the first cohort of Living Beyond Breast Cancer’s Survivorship Series training in 2018, presented my work on a peer support program for breast cancer patients at the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Congress in 2017 for and am currently president for the local ONS chapter. I love nature photography, reading, traveling, playing board games and spending time with my daughter, husband and sweet 12-year-old tabby cat."