INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Ashley Frederick Dr. Ashley Frederick, DNP, RN, CPHQ, CPPS, NE-BC, has dedicated her career to improving healthcare outcomes, patient safety, and nursing leadership across Illinois. Her journey from a high school CNA to a recognized nursing executive and educator is a testament to her relentless pursuit of excellence and her […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Jennifer Maffucci Jennifer Maffucci’s nursing journey has been defined by her love of learning, her passion for teaching, and her unwavering belief in the power of communication. Since earning her BS in Nursing from Purdue University in 2008, Jennifer has consistently bridged the worlds of clinical practice and nursing education, […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Lexxie Gramke For Lexxie Gramke, nursing is more than a profession, it’s a lifelong mission to uplift others through empathy, education, and expert care. With a career spanning over a decade, Lexxie’s journey reflects a commitment to continual learning, interdisciplinary practice, and the belief that healing happens best when it’s […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Chanel Smith Chanel Smith’s path to nursing was guided by a deeply rooted desire to heal, uplift, and advocate for those often-left unseen in traditional healthcare spaces. From her earliest steps into clinical practice, Chanel knew that nursing was more than a profession it was a calling to serve with […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Brittany Lawson Brittany Lawson’s journey into nursing didn’t begin with a carefully laid-out plan it began with a search for stability. As a teen mother and high school dropout, she found herself navigating uncertainty while caring for her young children. One day at the local library, a simple flyer for […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Jenna Maloney At just 10 years old, Jenna Maloney underwent surgery to remove a benign tumor. That life-changing moment introduced her to the power of nursing not just as a profession, but as a deeply personal calling. Witnessing firsthand the compassion and skill of her care team planted a seed […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Harrell Jordan As Executive Dean of Chamberlain University’s Addison campus, Dr. Harrell Jordan brings a bright, student-centered energy to everything he does. His leadership has helped maintain high faculty engagement and exceptional NCLEX pass rates, but his impact extends far beyond the classroom. A dedicated nurse educator, Dr. Jordan is […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Eunbee Liu For Eunbee Liu, nursing is more than a profession it’s a way to advance equity, elevate voices, and create systems that truly support families and communities. Her path began as a pediatric nurse, where she developed a passion for family centered care and relationship-based practice. Those early experiences […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Jazel Sugay Jazel Sugay’s nursing career began far from the bedside behind a laboratory bench, conducting infectious disease research. While she was fascinated by the science, she quickly realized she missed the human connection, the very reason research matters. That realization inspired her to pursue nursing, where she discovered her […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Jennifer Bosworth With 17 years of nursing experience, Jennifer Bosworth has built a career that seamlessly blends clinical expertise, research, and education. Her work spans caring for children with food allergies at Lurie Children’s Hospital to teaching and mentoring the next generation of nurses as an Assistant Professor of Nursing […]