Category: 40 Under 40

Ann Altgilbers, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, BC-ADM, CPN For Ann Altigbilbers, nursing is about creating healthier lives one patient, one community, and one policy at a time. From helping individuals navigate complex diabetes management to advocating for legislation that expands access to care, she believes nurses have the power to improve health both at the bedside […]

Krishna Amin, DNP, CNL, RN For Krishna Amin, leadership begins with investing in people. Throughout her nursing career, she has believed that supporting, mentoring, and empowering nurses is one of the most effective ways to improve patient care. From leading highly specialized critical care teams to advancing evidence-based practice and advocating for patients beyond the […]

Mia Bianchi, MSN, RN, CMSRN For Mia Bianchi, nursing is about recognizing potential both in the patients she serves and the nurses she leads. Throughout her career, she has embraced opportunities to learn, grow, and inspire others while leading meaningful improvements in patient care. As a 2026 Illinois Nurses Foundation 40 Under 40 Awardee, Mia […]

Jacqueline Maniscalco, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC For Jacqueline Maniscalco, nursing is about protecting patients before harm ever occurs. By combining critical care nursing with public health expertise, she has dedicated her career to preventing infections, improving patient safety, and creating healthier environments for patients and healthcare teams alike. As a 2026 Illinois Nurses Foundation 40 […]

Mary Frazier, PhD, RN For Dr. Mary Frazier, nursing is about transforming experience into knowledge that improves lives. Whether caring for patients in the emergency department, mentoring nursing students, conducting research, or supporting fellow nurses, she is committed to strengthening both the nursing profession and the people within it. As a 2026 Illinois Nurses Foundation […]

Susan Grayson, PhD, MPH, RN For Dr. Susan Grayson, nursing research is a powerful tool for improving lives. By combining scientific discovery with compassionate care, she is helping expand our understanding of cancer while preparing future nurses to ask meaningful questions that drive healthcare forward. As a 2026 Illinois Nurses Foundation 40 Under 40 Awardee, […]

Grace Tervin McElmury, MSN, RN, CHPPN, CPN For Grace Tervin McElmury, nursing is a profound privilege rooted in compassion, presence, and hope. Whether caring for children with serious illnesses, supporting families through grief, or preparing future nurses for meaningful careers, she believes every interaction is an opportunity to bring comfort, dignity, and love. As a […]

Hannah Holmes, DNP, APRN FNP-BC For Hannah Holmes, nursing leadership is about creating healthier communities by supporting the people who care for them. Throughout her career, she has combined clinical expertise, operational leadership, and education to expand access to high-quality care while developing the next generation of healthcare professionals. As a 2026 Illinois Nurses Foundation […]

Moranda Matheson, MBA, MSN, RN For Moranda Matheson, nursing is about creating systems that allow compassion to thrive. From beginning her career during the COVID-19 pandemic to advancing nursing education, advocacy, and healthcare innovation, she has remained committed to improving the experiences of both patients and nurses. As a 2026 Illinois Nurses Foundation 40 Under […]

Casey Green, MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC, CFRN, CTRN, CEN, TCRN, CPEN, CNRN, NRP For Casey Green, nursing has never been about following a perfect path, it has been about embracing every opportunity to learn, lead, and help others succeed. Throughout a career spanning emergency nursing, critical care, transport medicine, education, and leadership, she has remained committed […]