INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Brenna Kouzoukas Seventeen years of experience in critical care nursing have shaped Dr. Brenna Kouzoukas into a respected leader, clinician, and mentor in pediatric healthcare. A dual board-certified nurse practitioner with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, Brenna has built her career around clinical excellence and team development in some of […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Giovanna Zito Giovanna Zito’s nursing career has been shaped by a passion for empowering nurses and transforming the systems in which they work. After earning her BSN from Loyola University Chicago and MSN-CNL from Rush University, Giovanna began her career in inpatient care at Rush before discovering her true calling: […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Stephanie Ward Stephanie Ward’s nursing career was shaped by two powerful influences: her mother, a longtime cardiac nurse, and her own deep passion for learning and caring for others. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Iowa, Stephanie began her career in the Medical Intensive […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Michael Solomon Dr. Michael Solomon’s career in behavioral health began over 11 years ago, not as a nurse, but as a social worker at Thresholds in Chicago. It was there he first experienced the profound fulfillment of serving others as a mental health professional a passion that would lead him […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Alexandra Soltis Alexandra Soltis nursing career began with humility and grit, starting as a unit secretary and CNA before discovering a passion for leadership that would shape her path. After earning both her BSN and MSN from Lewis University, Alexandra began her career steadily advancing into nursing roles through determination […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Jessica Huhn Jessica Huhn’s nursing story is one of learning, overcoming challenges, and stepping confidently into leadership roles. Her path began at Elgin Community College, where she earned her Associate in Applied Science in Nursing in 2016. She quickly began her career at Advocate Sherman Hospital on the Cardiac Care […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Maricela Lares Maricela Lares’ nursing career has been defined by determination, evolution, and a deep sense of purpose. What began as a career rooted in patient care as an LPN has evolved into a mission-driven path that spans rehabilitation nursing, clinical practice, and school health services. Maricela earned her Associate […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Colleen Hennigan For Colleen Hennigan, nursing was more than a career choice it was a calling shaped by family inspiration and her own childhood experiences as a pediatric patient. Colleen began her journey at Illinois Wesleyan University, earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing before starting her career at Advocate […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Jasmin Ford For Jasmin Ford, nursing has always been rooted in a simple yet powerful mission: to help people feel seen, safe, and whole. Her path has been winding but purposeful, with each role: bedside nurse, nursing professor, hospital administrator, school board candidate, and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Gins Thachil For Gins Varghese Thachil, nursing is more than a profession it’s a calling built on purpose, perseverance, and passion. His journey, which began in Karnataka, India, reflects resilience, hard work, and a vision to uplift both patients and the nursing profession across continents. Gins began his career with […]