Jonas Nursing is pleased to announce the newest members of the Jonas Scholar Alumni Council, a dynamic group of leaders dedicated to fostering an enduring connection between the nation’s leading philanthropy for doctoral nursing education and the more than 1,400 nurses who have received support. The Alumni Council plays a vital role in strengthening the bond between the Scholar alumni network and Jonas Nursing, ensuring continued collaboration, professional development opportunities, and advancement of nursing excellence.

The newly appointed Alumni Council members bring a wealth of experience, passion, and commitment to advancing the mission of Jonas Nursing. Their leadership will help cultivate a vibrant alumni community, support nurse leaders, and promote lifelong engagement with the Jonas Scholars program.

The members of the 2025-2027 Jonas Scholar Alumni Council are:

"We are thrilled to welcome this outstanding group of nurse champions to the Alumni Council," said Lendri Purcell, Co-President of Jonas Philanthropies. "Their dedication to nursing leadership and education will be instrumental in shaping the future of our alumni network and supporting the next generation of Jonas Scholars."

Alumni Council members will serve two-year terms through the summer of 2027. Members work for institutions located across nine different states and represent five of the seven cohorts of Jonas Scholar alumni. "These Council members are uniquely positioned to reach and engage our nationwide community of Jonas Scholars," shared John Jonas, Co-President of Jonas Philanthropies. "By building bridges across regions and generations, they will help amplify the impact our Scholars have shaping the future of nursing education, research, and practice."

About Jonas Nursing
The mission of Jonas Nursing is to enhance the nursing profession by developing nurse leaders who will address the nursing shortage by educating the future nursing workforce and by investing in the health and well-being of our most underserved communities. For more information on Jonas Nursing, visit jonasphilanthropies.org.

About the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)
AACN is the national voice for academic nursing representing more than 875 schools of nursing nationwide. AACN establishes quality standards for nursing education, influences the nursing profession to improve health care, and promotes public support of baccalaureate and graduate nursing education, research and practice. AACN is proud to administer programs offered through Jonas Nursing. For more information, visit www.aacnnursing.org.

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