INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Jessica Panice For Jessica Panice, the journey to nursing began with a shift in focus and a realization about what mattered most. As a Kinesiology and Chemistry major on a premed track at the University of Illinois at Champaign Urbana, Jessica initially set her sights on becoming a pediatrician. By […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Antoinette Fox For Antoinette Fox, nursing has been a journey of growth, discovery, and finding her voice as a leader. After graduating from Saint Xavier University with her BSN, Antoinette began her career nearly seven years ago at Christ Medical Center on a telemetry unit. Determined to learn and grow […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Jaden Beckwith For Jaden Beckwith, the call to nursing began with a deep desire to give back to the people who helped him through some of life’s most challenging moments strangers whose compassion left a lasting impact. “That sense of service inspired me to earn my BSN and pursue a […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Kathleen Sarzyenski For Kathleen Sarzyenski, the road to nursing wasn’t linear. In fact, when she first applied to nursing school in 2014, she described her journey through an unexpected metaphor making caramels. “I kept trying to get them just right adjusting the temperature, changing the pan, fine tuning the timing […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Amanda Murray For Amanda Murray, nursing has been a journey of growth, advocacy, and evolution. A 2014 graduate of the University of Saint Francis, Amanda began her career at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab the same year and has continued to thrive there ever since. From starting as a student nurse to […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Ashley Black For Ashley Black, nursing was not part of her original plan. With a Bachelor of Science in Biology and plans to become a Physician Assistant (PA), Ashley was preparing for PA programs when a volunteer opportunity at La Rabida Children’s Hospital changed everything. While volunteering, Ashley was inspired […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Michelle Regan For Michelle Regan, nursing began as a calling rooted in compassion. Her inspiration came years ago at a small community hospital in Massachusetts, where she witnessed the extraordinary care given to her grandfather by Rose, an ICU nurse. “I don’t remember her exact words, but I remember the […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Maura Waldron For Maura Waldron, advocacy and education have been at the heart of her personal and professional journey. Born and raised in Oak Park, Illinois, with three older siblings, Maura pursued her passion for health and ethics at Saint Louis University, earning her Bachelor’s in Philosophy with a concentration […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Ryan Lewandowski For Ryan Lewandowski, nursing has always been more than a profession it’s a calling he grew up witnessing at home. The son of two nurses, Ryan grew up surrounded by the realities of healthcare: the long shifts, the challenges, and the unwavering dedication to serving others. “While I […]

INF 40 Under 40 Awardee: Whitney Trevino For Whitney Trevino, nursing has always been about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives through compassion and evidence-based care. Her journey began at Prairie State College in Chicago Heights, Illinois, where she earned her Associate Degree in Nursing before beginning her career at Riverside Medical Center in […]