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Dr. Katlyn Burr is a respiratory therapist, healthcare executive, educator, researcher, and nationally recognized speaker with expertise in respiratory care, sleep medicine, clinical engineering, leadership development, workforce strategy, and organizational performance. She serves as Senior Director of Respiratory Care, Sleep Medicine, and Clinical Engineering at Nemours Children's Health, where she leads multidisciplinary teams across the Delaware Valley and oversees strategic initiatives focused on patient safety, quality outcomes, workforce engagement, operational excellence, and innovation.

With more than 15 years of pediatric healthcare experience, Dr. Burr is known for building high-performing teams, developing future leaders, and creating practical solutions to complex operational challenges. Her work spans clinical operations, research, strategic planning, staffing models, quality improvement, and capital management, with a particular interest in leadership development, burnout prevention, emotional intelligence, and the neuroscience of feedback. 

A Fellow of the American Association for Respiratory Care (FAARC) and Associate Member of the National Academies of Practice, Dr. Burr has authored publications, secured research funding, and delivered educational programs and keynote presentations across the United States. She serves on numerous national committees and advisory boards dedicated to workforce development, leadership advancement, safe staffing, and the future of respiratory care.

Passionate about helping others discover their potential, Dr. Burr believes the future of healthcare depends on developing leaders at every level. Her leadership philosophy centers on curiosity, accountability, collaboration, and creating environments where people can thrive while delivering exceptional care to children and families.