Washington, DC –The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is pleased to announce this year’s distinguished list of AWHONN Fellows.
The Fellow of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (FAWHONN) recognizes nurse leaders who have made substantive and sustained contributions to the health of women and newborns beyond the expectations of their role. They have demonstrated outstanding contributions to clinical practice, research, education, advocacy, or policy at the regional, national, or global level that is reflective of AWHONN’s mission and vision. Becoming an AWHONN Fellow demonstrates a commitment to the profession and to the highest standards of nursing care in the specialty of women’s health, obstetric, or neonatal nursing.
Congratulations to this year’s honorees:
CDR Amy Aparicio, MSN, CNS, RNC-OB, IBCLC
Sue Ellen Abney-Roberts, DNP, RN-BC, RNC-MNN, RNC-IAP, C-EFM, C-ONQS
Samantha L. Bernstein, PhD, RNC-OB, IBCLC, CNE
Becky Gams, MS, APRN, C-EFM, WHNP-BC
Karen Kolega, DNP, MSN-CNL, RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS
Gwendelyn S. Orozco, PhD, MSN Ed, RNC-OB
Carla Jay Rider, DNP, MBA, RNC-LRN
Kimberly Rosenbaum, MSN, RNC-OB, C-EFM, IBCLC
Jennifer B. Rousseau, DNP, WHNP-BC, CNE
Lynette Sechriest, DNP, RNC-OB, RNC-IAP, NEA-BC
Janet Adams Tucker, PhD, MSN, RNC-OB
Heather Vess, DNP, MSN Ed, RNC-OB, C-ONQS, C-EFM
These members will be inducted as a Fellow during a ceremony taking place at the 2025 AWHONN Convention in Orlando and officially be recognized with the FAWHONN distinction.
About AWHONN
The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit membership organization. Our mission is to empower and support nurses caring for women, newborns, and their families through research, education, and advocacy.
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For more information, please contact Shannon Doolin at 202-261-2410 or sdoolin@awhonn.org.