Congratulations to the 2024 Fellows of the Academy of Associate Degree Nursing!

The 2024 Fellows class of the Academy of Associate Degree Nursing was formally inducted on October 31, 2024 at the JW Marriot in Tampa, Florida. OADN celebrates all fellows of the AADN and their remarkable contributions to students, faculty, patients, and communities.

Academy members are those actively engaged in associate degree nursing education or practice, with proven records of excellence in their institutions and a demonstrated commitment to the health of their communities.

The honorary academy fellowship recognizes individuals who have worked to transform health and education throughout their careers. Honorary fellows have worked in education and practice, as well as other fields such as advocacy and service.

2024 Academy Fellows

Danielle Coleman, PhD, MSN, RN, FAADN Associate Professor and Simulation Coordinator Prairie State College Chicago Heights, Illinois	Andrea Doctor, PhD, MSN, BSN, ADN, CNE, CCRN, FAADN Associate Professor University of the District of Columbia Community College Washington, DC	Lisa Hawthorne, PhD, RN, PHN, CNE, FAADN Secretary, OADN Board of Directors Frisco, Texas	Maxine Hicks, PhD, APRN, CNE, FAADN Dean Daytona State College Daytona Beach, Florida

Lena Hristova, DNP, ARNP-CNS, AGCNS-BC, CNE, NPD-BC, FAADN Tenured Nursing Faculty, Faculty Coordinator Seattle Central College District Nursing Program Seattle, Washington	Sandra Melton, PhD, RN, ACNS-BC, CNE, FAADN Director, School of Nursing & Allied Health Ventura College Ventura, California	AMae Simoneaux, DNP, RN, MEDSURG-BC, CNE, CNEcl, FAADN Director of Nursing Louisiana State University Eunice Eunice, Louisiana

2024 Honorary Fellows

Karen LaMartina, PhD, MSN, RN, FAADN Immediate Past President, OADN Board of Directors Director of Nursing, Johnson County Community College (Ret.) Overland Park, Kansas	Matthew C. Morris, DNP, MS, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, FAADN Chief Nurse Executive Wilmington Veterans Administration Wilmington, Delaware

For more information please contact:
Mary Dickow, MPA, FAAN
Director of Leadership Development
mary.dickow@oadn.org