May is national nurses month and the Office of Alumni Engagement would like to recognize Darlene Morocco, MHA, BSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, for her achievements in the field.
Darlene Morocco serves as the Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer of Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital. She has been a nurse and healthcare leader for 25 years. Darlene is an Ohio native, born and raised in Youngstown. She received her Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) from Youngstown State University in 2000 and her master’s in healthcare administration (MHA) from Walden University.
Darlene is a board-certified nurse executive (NE-BC) and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). Prior to her role at the Cleveland Clinic, Darlene served at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Trinity Health/ St. Mary’s Health Care System in Athens, Georgia. Darlene has a passion for nursing, healthcare leadership and the patient experience. She is committed to quality, patient safety and creating a healthy work environment. Darlene is committed to building high reliable teams, program development and clinical nursing practice. At Lutheran Hospital she is proud to lead one of the best-in-class behavioral health and orthopedic specialties across the region.
Darlene’s greatest treasures are her family. She is married to her husband Rick. Together, they enjoy their 3 adult children and their spouses, but most of all their 7 grandchildren!
The Jazz Alumni Association is proud to feature notable alumni through their “Spotlight On…” series. Learn more about these outstanding alumni on Facebook @ysujazzalumni. Here, Greg Parnell ’95 gives insight into his career. Parnell is currently the President of Glenn Miller Productions, Inc. and is the founder and musical director of the Orlando Jazz Orchestra, which enjoys great success around Florida and the Caribbean.
Meet Melissa Kmetz! She is a 2003 and 2007 YSU graduate and 3rd grade teacher at Lakeview Elementary School. She is Ohio’s 2023 Teacher of the Year! Get to know Melissa and her passion for YSU and how it helped her grow into the educator she is today!
Meet Zac Divencenzo and Dan Fernback, both 2014 YSU graduates, and owners of Juggerbot 3D in Youngstown, Ohio. Hear from Zac and Dan as they discuss the impact of a YSU education on their career in additive manufacturing.
Meet Desiree Lyon! She is a 2005 YSU graduate and current Director of Recruiting at Carr, Riggs & Ingram. Hear from Desiree as she reflects on the positive impacts a YSU education had on her career.
