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


Associate Dean of Nursing Charter College Anchorage, AK

Dean of Nursing Cochran School of Nursing Yonkers NY

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...

Chair and Associate Professor The University of West Alabama Livingston, AL

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...


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...


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




