Category: 40 Under 40

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 […]

Tori Boyer, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC For Tori Boyer, advancing nursing means bringing together clinical practice, education, and research to improve the care patients receive every day. Throughout her career, she has intentionally built a path that bridges bedside care with scholarship, preparing future nurse practitioners while advancing evidence-based practice and patient safety. As a 2026 […]

Amanda Chow, MSN, RN, CNL, CCRN For Amanda Chow, nursing is about creating opportunities for others to learn, grow, and thrive. From caring for critically ill patients in intensive care and emergency settings to educating the next generation of nurses, she has built her career on a foundation of compassion, curiosity, and continuous learning. As […]

Anthony Lambert, MSN, RN, NE-BC For Anthony Lambert, leadership is built on service, collaboration, and helping others reach their fullest potential. Throughout his nursing career, he has remained committed to strengthening healthcare systems while creating environments where nurses feel empowered to grow and patients receive exceptional care. As a 2026 Illinois Nurses Foundation 40 Under […]