Southeast Chapter Annual Conference: Columbia, South Carolina

The Southeast Chapter’s annual conference brings together expert speakers in wound,
ostomy, and continence nursing for three days of education, collaboration, and fun.
Attendees can network with colleagues, make new connections, explore the exhibitor hall to learn about the latest products, and showcase their work by submitting an abstract for poster presentation. Whether you’re a WOC nurse or a clinician looking to enhance your practice, this conference offers something for everyone.

SAVE THE DATE

August 27-29, 2026

SEE YOU THERE

Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center

Conference Planning 
Chairs

 

Thank you to our 2026 Conference Planning Committee for their time and work to make our conference a reality!

 

Hannah Cleveland,
Conference Planning Coordinator

Judy Burbage,
Conference Co-Chair

Katie Hoffman,
Conference Co-Chair

Conference Planning 
Committee: Education

 

Lisa Defibaugh,
Education Co-Chair

Erica Harmon,
Education Co-Chair

Committee Members

  • Tommy Jean Alexander

  • Joan Jackson Meekins

  • Cameron McCarthy

 

Conference Planning 
Committee: Hospitality

 

Lauren Hinson,
Hospitality Chair

Committee Members
Committee: Hospitality

  • Glenda Brunette
  • Sandra King
  • Ellison Rowe
  • Mary Kate Skinner
  • Amy Surrett

Conference Planning 
Committee: Exhibitors

 

Judy Burbage,
Exhibit Chair

Committee Members

  • Tara Dunbar

  • Frank Heflin

  • Lauren Hinson

 

Conference Planning 
Committee: Hospitality

 

Sonya Hicks,
Chapter Liaison
Poster Chair

Committee Members
Committee: Hospitality

 

  • Dalton Creel
  • Kim Hill
  • Elizabeth Jones
  • Cassie Kirkland
  • Leigh Warf