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.

Dr. DeLeon Addison is a demonstrated nurse educator and national leader in nursing education, with more than 20 years of combined experience in clinical practic...


Dr. Cynthia D. Booher, PhD, RN, is the Dean of Nursing at Charter College and an experienced nurse educator and academic leader committed to advancing nursing e...

Dr. Danielle Coleman is a professor, nurse educator, and simulationist with over 30 years of healthcare experience and more than a decade in nursing education. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Colleen Leners is a full-time Mid-Career Master in Public Administration candidate and American Service Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, bringing over four...

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...

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

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...

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

Passionate nurse, skilled communicator, creative thinker, and problem-solver with a love of philanthropy, health care, and storytelling.

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





