Advocacy OverviewStrong advocacy ensures that nursing research remains a national priority. Without it, funding for the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) is at risk, and the progress we’ve made in advancing health through science could slow dramatically. Advocacy amplifies the voices of nurse scientists whose discoveries improve the quality of life, reduce disparities, and strengthen healthcare delivery. NINR is critical to advancing both nursing science and the next generation of healthcare leaders. Our ApproachFNINR serves as the advocacy voice for nurse scientists and the communities they impact. Through advocacy campaigns, education, and coalition-building, we ensure legislators and the public understand how NINR-funded research drives better care, healthier communities, and cost-effective solutions. FNINR Ambassador ProgramOur Ambassadors Program equips nurse leaders across the U.S. to meet with policymakers, share personal stories of research impact, and build relationships that strengthen support for nursing research. Role of FNINR Ambassadors: Ambassadors focus specifically on educating Congressional leaders as to the high-impact, cost-effective interventions and quality-of-life enhancements that emanate from nursing science. The goal of FNINR’s ambassador program is to increase research funding for continued scientific breakthroughs and training of scientists made possible by the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). “The Friends of the National Institute of Nursing Research (FNINR) champions the vital work of nurse researchers who bridge clinical practice and scientific discovery to improve patient care and the health and wellbeing of the population,” says Dr. Teri Murray, President of FNINR, “Through advocacy efforts, FNINR ensures that nursing research continues to drive innovation, enhance wellbeing, and shape a healthier future for all.”
AmbassadorsDemtrius Abshire
PhD, RN South Carolina Amy Agata
PhD, RN Connecticut Windy Alonso
PhD, RN Nebraska Kristin B Ashford
PhD, WHNP-BC, FAAN Kentucky Brenda J Baker
PhD, RN, FAAN Georgia Amy Barton
PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF Colorado Samantha L Bernstein
PhD, RN Massachusetts Donna Z Bliss
PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, WOCNF Minnesota Kelly Bosak
PhD, APRN, ANP-BC Kansas Felesia Bowen
PhD, DNP, ARNP, FAAN Alabama Sena Chae
PhD, RN Iowa Rosina Cianelli
PhD, MPH, RN, IBCLC, FAAN Florida Robert C Coghlan III
PhD, RN, BSN, MSN, CNS, FNP, CNE Texas Denise Cote-Arsenault
PhD, RN, CPLC, FNAP, FAAN Missouri Joy P Deupree
PhD, MSN, CRNP, WHNP-BC, FAAN Alabama Theresa Di Seta
DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC Maryland Nancy R Downing
PhD, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, FAAN Texas Judith M Fouladbakhsh
PhD, RN, PHCNS-BC, AHN-BC, CHTP Michigan Susan Fowler
RN, PhD, CRRN, NE-BC, NPD-BC, FCNS Florida Hollie Gentry
DNP, APN, WHNP-BC, CNE New Jersey Shannon L Gillespie
PhD, RN Ohio Cassandra Godzik
PHD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CNE Massachusetts Phyllis S Hansell
EdD, RN, FNAP, FAAN New Jersey Lindsey Harris
DNP, RN, FNP-BC, FAAN Alabama Allison Diane Ihle
PhD, RN, FAAN Texas Michele Kane
PhD, MSN, FAAN Alabama Youjeong Kang
PhD, MPH, CCRN-K, HF-Cert Georgia Denise Kent
PhD, APRN Illinois Henna Lee
PhD, MSN, APRN, PHMNP-BC Nevada Susan K Lee
PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, CPXP, FAAN Texas Colleen A Leners
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN Virginia Lisa Lindley
PhD, RN, FPCN, FAAN Tennessee Robert Lucero
PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN, FACMI California Renee CB Manworren
PhD, RN, APRN, PCNS-BC, PMGT-BC, AP-PMN, FAAN Texas Ruth Masterson Creber
PhD, MSc, RN New York Lea Ann Matura
PhD, RN, FAAN Pennsylvania Ellen McCabe
PhD, PNP-BC, RN, NCSN, FNASN New York Charleen McNeil
PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN Mississippi Nicholas Metheny
PhD, MPH, RN Georgia Hailey Miller
PhD, RN Ohio Mulubrhan Mogos
PhD, MSc Tennessee Ann-Margaret Navarra
PhD, CPNP-PC, FAAN New York Mary A Nies
PhD, RN, FAAN, FAAHB Idaho Devon Noonan
PhD, MPH, FNP-BC North Carolina Melissa O'Connor
PhD, MBA, RN, FGSA, FAAN Pennsylvania Joan O'Hanlon Curry
DNP, MS, RN, CPNP, CPON, FAAN New York Ukamaka M Oruche
PhD, RN, PMHCNS-BC, FAAN Florida Esma Paljavic
EdD, RN, CPNP, FNYAM New York Carla Patel
DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, RNFA, AOCNP, EBP-C Texas Demetrius J Porche
DNS, PhD, APRN, PCC, ANEF, FACHE, FAANP, FAAN Louisiana S Raquel Ramos
PhD, MBA, MSN, FNP, FNYAM, FAHA Connecticut Kimberly Rathbun
PhD, RN Florida Meghan Reading Turchioe
PhD, MPH, RN New York Richard Ricciardi
PhD, CRNP, FAANP, FAAN Maryland Kumhee Ro
DNP, MN, APRN, FAANP Washington Kathryn Shady
PhD, RN, OCN Delaware Micah Skeens
PhD, APRN, FAAN Ohio Angela Starkweather
PhD, ACNP-BC, CNRN, FAAN, FAANP New Jersey Janna Stephens
PhD, RN Illinois Barbara A Swanson
PhD, RN, FAAN Illinois Julie L Valentine
PhD, RN, SANE-A, FAAFS, FAAN Utah Natalia Villegas Rodriguez
PhD, MSN, RN, IBCLC, FAAN North Carolina Sara Wawrzynski
PhD, CCRN Delaware Linda S Weglicki
PhD, RN South Carolina Rachel Wion
PhD, RN, ACUE Indiana Donna M Zucker
PhD, RN, FAAN New York Your RoleDonations directly support FNINR’s advocacy work, including training ambassadors, organizing and supporting Capitol Hill visits to meet with legislators and legislative assistants to champion funding for NINR. This advocacy helps to ensure that NINR’s federal budget remains strong so nurse scientists have the resources they need to continue their vital work. Every gift is an investment in healthier communities. |
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