President/CEO
Chief Nursing Executive
Chief Nursing Executive
Carolyn Cordle
Carolyn is the President/CEO of SANE Healthcare Services, a forensic nursing program in Kansas City, Missouri. With over 17 years of experience, she has conducted 500+ forensic exams, trained nurses in SANE care, and developed hands-on training in partnership with the University of Missouri–Kansas City, earning first place at IAFN’s 2011 poster presentation.
Recognized for her contributions, she has received awards including Forensic Nurse of the Year, Education Article of the Year, and Publication of the Year. She has also co-authored research and served in leadership roles with IAFN, local SART teams, and forensic nursing advocacy groups.
Carolyn continues to advance SANE training and education, strengthening forensic healthcare through innovation, collaboration, and outreach. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with her husband, four children, and six grandchildren.
Chief Nursing Executive
Chief Nursing Executive
Chief Nursing Executive
Tonya Vega
tonya.vega@sane-healthcare.org
Tonya is a seasoned leader in emergency and forensic nursing, with over a decade of experience dedicated to advancing sexual assault care and nursing practice. As Chief Nursing Executive at SANE Healthcare, she oversees program development and implementation, driving clinical excellence and shaping best practices that improve outcomes for survivors.
A board-certified emergency nurse and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) since 2013, Tonya combines clinical expertise with a deep commitment to patient advocacy. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Luke's College of Nursing & Health Science, and has spent her career supporting survivors with both medical care and forensic insight during some of their most vulnerable moments.
Beyond patient care, Tonya is a passionate mentor and advocate for nurses entering the field of forensic nursing. She works to ensure providers are confident, competent, and empowered to deliver trauma-informed, survivor-centered care.
At SANE Healthcare, she leads with compassion and vision—championing collaboration, education, and innovation to elevate forensic nursing nationwide.
Forensic Clinical Educator
Director of Communications & Strategy
Director of Communications & Strategy
Starlyn Ritter
starlyn.ritter@sane-healthcare.org
Starlyn is a Registered Nurse with over 25 years of clinical and educational expertise spanning sexual assault nursing, emergency care, and clinical education. She is deeply committed to advancing nursing practice through high-quality patient care, process improvement, and evidence-based education.
At SANE Healthcare Services, Starlyn plays a pivotal role in the development and implementation of the TeleSANE program. She collaborates with stakeholders to expand access to forensic nursing services and strengthen TeleSANE education, all aimed at improving outcomes for sexual assault patients.
A skilled educator and program designer, Starlyn develops clinical education and professional development programs that prepare healthcare professionals for the complexities of forensic nursing. She brings a strategic lens to curriculum design, ensuring educational frameworks reflect best practices in professional growth.
Beyond her clinical education leadership, Starlyn is a Legal Nurse Consultant, providing expert analysis of medical records and offering testimony in both nursing care and forensic cases. Her cross-disciplinary insight enhances interprofessional collaboration and bridges gaps in the healthcare and legal systems.
Starlyn holds a Master of Arts in Non-Profit Administration from Lindenwood University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Central Methodist University. She is Board-Certified as an Emergency Nurse (CEN) and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner-Adult
(SANE-A), exemplifying her dedication to excellence and advocacy in nursing practice.
A dedicated professional and advocate, Starlyn is also a wife and mother of three, residing in Rosebud, Missouri.
Director of Communications & Strategy
Director of Communications & Strategy
Director of Communications & Strategy
Danielle Johnson, MA
danielle.johnson@sane-healthcare.org
Danielle Johnson serves as the Director of Communications and Strategy at SANE Healthcare Services, where she synchronizes organizational growth with a deep-rooted commitment to trauma-informed advocacy. A retired United States Navy Senior Chief (YNCS), Danielle brings over 21 years of leadership experience forged in high-accountability operational environments.
During her distinguished naval career, Danielle served as a certified Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA), providing strategic counsel to executive command leadership on personnel management and workforce culture. Her work was instrumental in analyzing patterns of sexual harassment and assault within military structures. By implementing data-driven, prevention-focused measures, she worked to interrupt the continuum of harm, strengthen reporting integrity, and cultivate safer, more resilient workplace environments.
Before joining the SANE Healthcare leadership team, Danielle was the Director of Business Development (West Coast) for Favorite Healthcare Staffing. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, she spearheaded critical workforce campaigns that stabilized healthcare systems across multiple markets, ensuring operational continuity and reinforcing vital partnerships during a period of global crisis.
Today, Danielle leads SANE Healthcare’s strategic communications, brand development, and growth initiatives. She focuses on expanding the reach of forensic nursing services by aligning outreach and long-term development with a survivor-centered mission. Her work ensures that the organization’s messaging reflects its core values: delivering expert care and driving systemic improvements in the response to trauma.
Danielle holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Chapman University. She resides in San Diego, California, with her husband and their four adult children.