Fellows mentioned in this story: Sondra Leiggi Brandon

From the American Academy of Nursing:

The American Academy of Nursing announces today that it will induct a highly accomplished cohort of nurse leaders as its 2025 Fellows. The inductees will be recognized for their substantial contributions to health and health care at the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference, taking place on October 16 – October 18, 2025 in Washington, D.C. This year’s conference theme is “Impact Through Integrity and Trust: Our Role as Navigators and Translators.”
 
The newest Fellows represent 42 states, the District of Columbia, and 12 countries. Their extensive expertise will enrich the thought leadership of the over 3,200 Academy Fellows who together advance the Academy's mission of improving health and achieving health equity by impacting policy through nursing leadership, innovation, and science.

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