Alexandria, VA — October 15, 2024 — The DNPs of Color is proud to announce scholarship and award recipients. This year’s event will honor outstanding individuals dedicated to advancing nursing practice and health equity while celebrating the creativity and leadership within our community. The gala will recognize a diverse array of scholarship winners, including:

  • Dr. Torica Fuller Scholarship Winner: Caisha Williams
  • Leadership Lessons Scholarship Recipients: Shelbie Atkins, Luis Casa Vega
  • Dr. Blue Scholarship Winners: Rashaan Ballard, Angela Cooper, Tiffany Sumpter, Robyn Terrell
  • J&W Pauldin Scholarship Recipients: ChrisAnne Smith, Mia Valdez

Gala & Conference Scholarships will be awarded to:

  • Kim A. Kim
  • Ali R. Tayyeb
  • Anisha McFadden
  • Demetrius Kirk
  • Sabrina Jamal-Eddine
  • Brittany Sessions
  • Taliyah Martin

DNPs of Color Awardees:

  • McCamey-DeWitty Founders Lifetime Achievement & Distinguished Service Award: Dr. Vernell DeWitty
  • Dr. Virginia Allen Distinguished Honorable Service to Humanity in Nursing Practice: Dr. Rachel Sherman
  • Dr. Kechinyere Iheduru-Anderson Outstanding Scholar Award: Dr. Hellena Habte-Asres
  • Distinguished Service in Advancing Health Equity Award: Dr. Anna Valdez
  • Outstanding Board Members Award: Dr. Marshall Blue Sr., Dr. Michael Williams
  • Outstanding Advisory Board Members: Jana Pauldin, Geoffrey Roche
  • Outstanding Committee Service: Dr. Joanna Seltzer-Uribe (Programs), Dr. Demetrius Kirk (Governance), Dr. Cecilia Boyd (Research)
  • Outstanding Mentor Award: Dr. Jonas Nguh
  • Emerging Leader Award: Diana Marie Hines
  • Outstanding Faculty Award: Dr. Joycelyn R. Thomas
  • Outstanding Student Project Award: Dr. DaJanae Gresham-Ryder
  • Outstanding Clinician Award: Nikeyia Davis

The awardees will be recognized at the Dr. Virginia Allen & Mary Eliza Mahoney Scholarship and Awards Gala on October 19th. For more information about the gala, to purchase tickets, or to learn about sponsorship opportunities, please visit www.dnpsofcolor.org.

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About DNPs of Color (DOCs)

DNPs of Color (DOCs), is a 501c3 nonprofit nursing organization, whose mission is to serve Doctors of Nursing Practice of Color through networking, mentorship and advocacy to increase diversity in doctoral studies, clinical practice, and leadership for nurses. Please visit our website www.dnpsofcolor.org and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @dnpsofcolor