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 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.
Clinical Education and Telemedicine
Starlyn Ritter
Starlyn is a Registered Nurse with over 25 years of clinical experience in nursing. She is dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care, advancing process improvement, and integrating evidence-based education to strengthen nursing practice.
Currently serving at SANE Healthcare Services, Starlyn plays a key role in developing and implementing the TeleSANE program. She works closely with stakeholders to streamline workflow integration, expand access to specialized forensic services, and support the growth of TeleSANE education to improve healthcare outcomes for sexual assault patients.
In addition to her work in forensic nursing, Starlyn is a Legal Nurse Consultant, providing expert analysis of medical records and offering expert testimony in both nursing care and forensic cases.
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 a Board-Certified Emergency Nurse and a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (Adult).
A dedicated professional and advocate, Starlyn is also a wife and mother of three, residing in Rosebud, Missouri.