Sylvain "Syl" Trepanier, DNP, RN, CENP, FAAN, FAONL, is Providence's System Chief Nurse Executive. In this position, he serves as the voice for nursing at the senior executive level, representing nursing practice for 36 thousand nurses in 52 hospitals and 1085 clinics in seven states.
Dr. Trepanier is a seasoned nurse executive with healthcare system experience in executive leadership, organizational transformation, and system standardization. Dr. Trepanier is a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing and a Fellow of the American Organization of Nursing Leadership (AONL). He obtained his Bachelor's and Master's degree in Nursing from the University of Montreal, Canada, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Texas Tech University Health Science Center (TTUHSC).
In addition to his duties as a System Chief Nurse Executive, he is an assistant professor for TTUHSC in the Masters in Nursing Administration program. He currently serves as the Chair of the American Hospital Association's Clinical Leadership Committee, Chairman of the Board of Trustees for TruMerit, the world's largest credentials evaluation agency for nursing and allied health, serves on the Finance Committee for the American Academy of Nursing, and serves on the Board of OpusVi.
"As an association that works with many great speakers, selecting Dr. Syl Trepanier was a wonderful decision. Meeting attendees highlighted his exceptional authenticity, humility, and honesty. His presence made the virtual session feel more like a deeply personal conversation than a standard presentation, and he was thoughtful in creating space for nurse leaders to reflect. Even in a relatively short, virtual educational session, Dr. Syl Trepanier’s human-focused leadership style shines through. He was a joy to work with and is a pleasure to recommend."
“I am pleased to endorse Dr. Sylvain Trepanier, who recently served as a keynote speaker at the Indiana Organization for Nursing Leadership (IONL) Fall Conference. Syl’s presentation was both insightful and engaging, effectively addressing the critical challenges and opportunities within nursing leadership. His depth of knowledge, combined with his ability to inspire and motivate, left a lasting impact on our attendees. Sylvain's commitment to advancing nursing leadership through innovation and collaboration is evident in his work. He skillfully blends practical experience with visionary thinking, making his contributions invaluable to the nursing community. I wholeheartedly recommend Syl for any speaking engagements or leadership initiatives.”
"I invited Dr. Trepanier to speak to our Nurse Executive Council as a Nurses Month gift to our nurse executives and their front-line leaders. Leading from the Heart was both an inspirational and a practical guide to leading with love – when dealing with ourselves or others. We laughed, we shared, and everyone there left with a renewed spirit in how we show up every day, in every aspect of our lives. I cannot recommend this program highly enough."
"I am thrilled to support Syl. He is inspirational, caring, innovative and truly does believe that nurses have the answers".
"Leading for change" is not just Syl's tagline; it's in his DNA. For example, nineteen years ago, we were one of the first same-sex couples to marry in Quebec, Canada, legally. We were among the trailblazers that helped change peoples' views on marriage. Syl is the real deal. He walks the talk every day and always leads with love.