Category: 40 Under 40

Keith De Los Santos, MSN, RN For Keith De Los Santos, the road to nursing was anything but conventional. His journey began in the classroom as a high school science teacher before a life changing health experience revealed the profound impact nurses have during a person’s most vulnerable moments. That experience inspired him to pursue […]

Theresa Frawley, MSN, RN, CPN For Theresa Frawley, nursing has always been about caring for others while never stopping the pursuit of learning. From participating in global health experiences as a nursing student to educating pediatric nurses and leading innovative professional development initiatives, her career has been guided by curiosity, compassion, and a commitment to […]

Dainel King, DNP, CRNA, CPPS, CNE, FNAP For Daniel King, nursing began long before he ever stepped into a classroom, it began from the perspective of a patient. As a child hospitalized with complex medical needs, he experienced firsthand the difference compassionate nurses can make during life’s most uncertain moments. Those experiences, coupled with the […]

Leesa Thompson, DNP, RN For Leesa Thompson, nursing has always been about people the patients whose lives she has touched, the students she has inspired, and the colleagues she has encouraged along the way. From caring for critically ill children to educating the next generation of nurses, she has embraced every opportunity to make a […]

Randa Melms, EdD., MSN-Ed, RN, NE-BC For Randa, nursing has been a journey defined by service, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to helping others succeed. From serving as an Army Nurse to leading emergency department operations and advancing nursing education through doctoral research, she has embraced every opportunity to grow while making a meaningful impact […]

Jessica Schomer, BSN, RN, SCRN For Jessica, nursing was never simply a career choice it was inspired by a life-changing experience that forever shaped her perspective on compassion and care. After witnessing the extraordinary support nurses provided to her brother and family following his traumatic brain injury, Jessica discovered the profound impact nurses can have […]

Sagar Patel, MSN, MS, FNP-BC, BSN, RN Nursing has provided Sagar Patel with the opportunity to combine scientific discovery, compassionate patient care, and leadership into a career dedicated to improving healthcare. Through a commitment to evidence-based practice, research, and quality improvement, Sagar has built a career that extends far beyond the bedside. As a 2026 […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Mikayla Ranallo Mikayla’s journey into nursing began with a clear mission to walk alongside people through some of the most vulnerable chapters of their lives. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marquette University, Mikayla launched her career in Denver as a Bone Marrow Transplant inpatient nurse. It […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Brittany Keenon For Brittany Keenon, nursing began as a tribute to her late aunt, whose journey into the profession lit a spark in her. That early inspiration, paired with a love for science and a desire to help others, led her to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Nicole O’Connor Nicole O’Connor, DNP, APRN-FPA, CPNP-AC, RN, has dedicated nearly two decades to pediatric nursing, beginning her career at the bedside in the NICU, PICU, and PCICU. Her experiences in these high acuity environments have shaped her into a clinician known for her calm under pressure, collaborative spirit, and […]