Directory of AADN Fellows

The AADN honors outstanding individuals who have made enduring and substantial contributions to associate degree nursing education and practice. Fellows are recognized for their visionary leadership, scholarly excellence, and commitment to advancing high-quality, accessible nursing education.

Department Chair of Nursing Dallas College Dallas-Ft. Worth, TX
Class of 2025
DeLeon Addison

Class of 2025
Imaobong Aliyu

Class of 2025 (Honorary)
Justin Bala-Hampton

Class of 2025
Cynthia Booher

Associate Dean of Nursing Charter College Anchorage, AK
Class of 2025
Daniel Booher

Dr. Andrea Doctor is an accomplished nursing educator and academic leader based in Washington, DC, where she serves as an Associate Professor committed to advan...
Class of 2024
Danielle Coleman

Dean of Nursing Cochran School of Nursing Yonkers NY
Class of 2025
Sandra Dave

Mary Dickow is recognized as a national voice in leadership development for nurses and on leadership in health care. Mary serves as the Director of Leadership D...
Class of 2025 (Honorary)
Mary Dickow

Dr. Andrea Doctor is an accomplished nursing educator and academic leader based in Washington, DC, where she serves as an Associate Professor committed to advan...
Class of 2024
Andrea Doctor

Dr. Patricia Gagliano, the Dean of Nursing at Indian River State College, is a seasoned professional with over three decades of experience in nursing. Her knowl...
Class of 2025
Patricia A. Gagliano

Chair and Associate Professor The University of West Alabama Livingston, AL
Class of 2025
Mary Hanks

Dr. Hristova is an established nursing leader who promotes the development of a competent nursing workforce. She has over 20 years of nursing experience serving...
Class of 2024
Lena Hristova

Chair and Associate Professor The University of West Alabama Livingston, AL
Class of 2025
Arlene C. Jones

Class of 2025 (Honorary)
Colleen Leners

Dr. Sandra Melton is the Director of the School of Nursing and Allied Health at Ventura College. She has over 48 years in nursing education. Dr. Melton has serv...
Class of 2024
Sandra Melton

Dr. Marianne Murray is a prominent nursing leader and advocate dedicated to advancing healthcare education and workforce development in Alaska. Currently servin...
Class of 2025
Marianne Murray

Sami Rahman is the Director of Simulation and Clinical Labs at Blinn College Health Science Center in Bryan, Texas. A Registered Nurse for over 40 years, she br...
Class of 2025
Sami Rahman

Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) S. Robison is a nationally recognized nurse educator, simulation expert, and leader in the integration of emerging technologies within nursi...
Class of 2025
Elizabeth (Liz) Robison

Class of 2025 (Honorary)
Elizabeth “Beth” Toner

Dr. Trevathan retired as Dean of Allied Health-Nursing-Athletics & Kinesiology at Gavilan College. She currently works as an independent consultant. Prior t...
