Directory of Scholars

2020s Cycles

Elaina Parrillo 2023-2024 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Elaina “Laina” Parrillo, BSN, RN is a recipient of the Jane Eleanor Knox Scholarship, given to a doctoral student who has illustrated a unique commitment to nursing and clearly demonstrated leadership potential. Laina is currently a candidate for her... read more.

Veronica Pasha 2022-2023 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Veronica Pasha EMPA, RNC-OB, C-ONQS is the recipient of the Rita Reis Wieczorek Scholarship. Ms. Pasha obtained her Bachelor of Science from the City University of New York at Hunter College and an Executive Master’s in Public Administration from the... read more.

Megan E. Pate 2023-2024 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Megan E. Pate is the 2023-2024 proud recipient of the Judith G. Whitaker Scholarship. She is a PhD candidate at Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and a 2023 graduate (MS) of The James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies at Emor... read more.

Nisha Patel 2021-2022 Winner | Master’s Degree: Nisha Patel is the recipient of the 2021 Isabel McIssac Scholarship, which is awarded to master’s degree students in honor of Isabel McIssac, the first chairman of the original memorial fund for Isabel Hampton Robb. Nisha received a Bachelor of Scien... read more.

Keisha S. Paul 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Keisha S. Paul, MS, RN is the recipient of the Columbia University – Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Inc./J. Margaret Ada Mutch Scholarship. Receiving this scholarship plays a significant role in providing Keisha the financ... read more.

Noelle Pavlovic 2022-2023 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Noelle Pavlovic, PhD(c), MSN, RN is the recipient of the Eleanor C. Lambertsen Scholarship. She is a fourth year PhD Candidate at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing in Baltimore, MD. Noelle graduated from Oberlin College with a bachelor’s... read more.

Glenda S. Perez 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Glenda S. Perez, MSN/Ed, RNC-OB, C-EFM is a recipient of the Johnson & Johnson Edwidge Thomas Scholarship. Currently, she is a doctoral candidate at Barry University’s Nursing Ph.D. Program. Glenda’s research focus is on human trafficking in nursing... read more.

Jasmine Perkins 2023-2024 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Jasmine Perkins, MSN, RN, CMSRN, is the honored recipient of the Cynthia Davis Sculco Scholarship. Growing up Jasmine always knew she wanted to work in the medical field. In high school, she took classes at the Amarillo Area Center for Advanced Learn... read more.

Claire Petchler 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Claire Petchler is the 2024-25 recipient of the Isabel Hampton Robb Scholarship from the Nurses Educational Funds. Claire is a nurse clinician and researcher dedicated to improving communication pathways between family caregivers and palliative care... read more.

Claire Pettengill 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Claire Pettengill is honored to be the recipient of the Madeline A. Naegle Scholarship for Mental Health Nursing from Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. (NEF). She is currently a Doctor of Nursing Practice - Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (... read more.

Baomi Phung 2026-2027 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Baomi T. Phung, BSN, RN, PHN, is honored to be the recipient of the Susan Bowar-Ferres Scholarship award. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at St. Catherine University and is currently attending New York University Rory Meyers College of... read more.

Corinne L. Plesko 2021-2022 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Corinne “Cori” Plesko, BSN, RN is the recipient of the 2021-2022 Margaret L. McClure Scholarship Fund. Cori is currently a 4 th year DNP/PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins University, School of Nursing, where she is specializing in both the pediatric acu... read more.

Kelly Preti 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree: The recipient of the Henry B. Spencer Scholarship is Kelly Preti, a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner who has worked with the oncologic population in New York, NY for the past 8 years. Kelly is currently pursuing her Doc... read more.

Destinee Price 2023-2024 Winner | Master’s Degree: Destinee “Desti” Price, received the Nurses Educational Funds Inc. Scholarship. Ms. Price graduated with a BSN from Saint Louis University in 2019 and is continuing her education at Duke University. She is currently enrolled in the Duke University Ma... read more.

Wayne Quashie 2020-2021 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Wayne Quashie is the recipient of the M. Elizabeth Carnegie Scholarship Click here to read his most recent bio. read more.

Wayne Quashie 2021-2022 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Wayne Quashie is the first recipient of the Georgette Viellion NEF Scholarship as well as the recipient of the NEF M. Elizabeth Carnegie Scholarship last year. He attained his Master’s Degree in Nursing from Indiana State University, Master of Public... read more.

Anna C. Quon 2024-2025 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Anna C. Quon, MBA HM, BSN, RN, AMB-BC, NEA-BC, is the recipient of a Johnson & Johnson and Dr. Edwidge Thomas Scholarship, awarded by the Nurses Educational Funds, Inc. (NEF) to support her academic and professional goals. Anna began her nursing care... read more.

Sydney Rachel Kennedy 2020-2021 Winner | Doctoral Degree: S. Rachel Kennedy, MSN/MPH, RN is the recipient of the Madeleine A. Naegle Scholarship. She is currently a third year PhD Candidate at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing in Baltimore, MD. Rachel received her Bachelors of Science in Nursin... read more.

Natalie Radino 2025-2026 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Natalie Radino, MS, RN, ANP, AGNP-C, received the Dr. Mathy Mezey Scholarship, awarded to nurses demonstrating advanced practice, leadership, and advocacy for older adults. Dr. Mezey's career as a leader in gerontological nursing, is marked by clinic... read more.

Hina Raheel 2023-2024 Winner | Doctoral Degree: Hina Raheel, MSc, BScN, RN, is the recipient of the M. Louise Fitzpatrick Scholarship. She is a third year PhD candidate at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing (NHWSON) at Emory University. Ms. Raheel is originally from Pakistan and received... read more.

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