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The Nurses Magazine® • Special Feature

Women's History Month Honorees 2026

Celebrating Leadership, Legacy, Excellence, and the Women Shaping Healthcare

Every March, Women’s History Month gives us an opportunity to honor the extraordinary women whose vision, courage, service, and leadership have transformed healthcare, nursing, education, advocacy, and communities around the world. Their contributions continue to inspire progress, strengthen the profession, and open doors for future generations of leaders.

Honoring Women of Impact, Vision, and Service

At The Nurses Magazine®, we are proud to recognize outstanding women whose dedication and leadership have made a lasting difference in nursing and healthcare. These honorees reflect excellence across clinical care, education, administration, entrepreneurship, advocacy, scholarship, and community leadership.

This special feature highlights women who continue to lead with purpose, break barriers, elevate others, and shape a stronger future for healthcare. Through their achievements, they remind us that leadership is not only about position, but also about impact, service, and legacy.

Their stories inspire us to celebrate resilience, amplify women’s voices, and recognize the powerful role women play in advancing equity, innovation, and excellence throughout the healthcare profession.

Featured Women’s History Month Honorees

The Nurses Magazine® proudly recognizes the following women leaders, changemakers, educators, and advocates whose influence continues to shape the future of healthcare and nursing.

Veronica Vital Women's History Month honoree

Veronica Vital

Recognized for leadership, service, and meaningful impact in healthcare and community empowerment.

Usha Menon Women's History Month honoree

Usha Menon

Celebrated for visionary leadership, scholarship, and her commitment to advancing nursing excellence.

Sorhaya Zamor Women's History Month honoree

Sorhaya Zamor

Honored for inspiring leadership, advocacy, and service that uplift communities and the profession.

Dr. Shannon B. Smith Women's History Month honoree

Dr. Shannon B. Smith

Recognized for distinguished leadership and her dedication to excellence in nursing and healthcare.

Dr. Sandra C. Brown Women's History Month honoree

Dr. Sandra C. Brown

Honored for leadership, mentorship, and her enduring contributions to nursing and education.

Renee Roberts-Turner Women's History Month honoree

Renee Roberts-Turner

Celebrated for impactful leadership and her dedication to empowering nurses and communities.

Lilian Yew Siew Mee Women's History Month honoree

Lilian Yew Siew Mee

Recognized for international leadership, service, and a lasting commitment to professional excellence.

Mary Okeiyi Ekpu Women's History Month honoree

Mary Okeiyi Ekpu, Esq.

Honored for advocacy, leadership, and her work advancing professional growth and equity.

Kimberly LeBlanc Women's History Month honoree

Kimberly LeBlanc

Celebrated for leadership, influence, and her commitment to nursing excellence and innovation.

Joy L. King Women's History Month honoree

Joy L. King

Recognized for inspiring service, leadership, and advocacy that strengthens the nursing profession.

Jaime Reigel Women's History Month honoree

Jaime Reigel, DNP, APRN

Honored for leadership, innovation, and advancing excellence in patient care and nursing practice.

G. Rumay Alexander Women's History Month honoree

G. Rumay Alexander

Celebrated for trailblazing leadership, global influence, and a legacy of transformative advocacy.

Dr. Rodriguez Arritola Women's History Month honoree

Dr. Rodriguez Arritola

Recognized for remarkable leadership, service, and commitment to advancing healthcare excellence.

Dr. Lois V. Greene Women's History Month honoree

Dr. Lois V. Greene

Honored for her legacy of leadership, excellence, and service within nursing and healthcare.

Dr. Janice Adams Women's History Month honoree

Dr. Janice Adams

Celebrated for outstanding leadership, educational impact, and dedication to professional advancement.

Dr. Sherri Johnson Women's History Month honoree

Dr. Sherri Johnson

Recognized for her leadership, dedication, and meaningful contributions to nursing excellence.

Dr. Sandra A. Hyder Women's History Month honoree

Dr. Sandra A. Hyder

Honored for distinguished leadership and her commitment to service, advocacy, and healthcare advancement.

Dr. Miriam Griffin Women's History Month honoree

Dr. Miriam Griffin

Celebrated for leadership, scholarship, and her lasting influence on nursing and healthcare education.

Dr. Cynthia Payne Women's History Month honoree

Dr. Cynthia Payne

Recognized for strong leadership, advocacy, and her commitment to elevating healthcare and nursing.

Dr. Sheena Ramazanu Women's History Month honoree

Dr. Sheena Ramazanu

Celebrated for leadership, excellence, and her inspiring contributions to healthcare and mentorship.

Dr. Rayna Letourneau Women's History Month honoree

Dr. Rayna Letourneau

Recognized for outstanding leadership, influence, and dedication to advancing nursing practice.

Dr. Debra Callender Women's History Month honoree

Dr. Debra Callender

Honored for leadership, service, and a strong commitment to healthcare excellence and equity.

Dana Davis Women's History Month honoree

Dana Davis

Celebrated for impactful leadership, mentorship, and service that empowers the nursing community.

Carol Biggs Women's History Month honoree

Carol Biggs

Recognized for service, leadership, and her dedication to advancing excellence in healthcare.

Prof. Adella Campbell Women's History Month honoree

Prof. Adella Campbell

Honored for her leadership, educational impact, and commitment to shaping future generations.

Continuing the Legacy

By celebrating these remarkable women, we honor not only their achievements, but also the legacy they continue to build for future generations. Their stories reflect strength, wisdom, compassion, and purpose—reminding us that when women lead, healthcare grows stronger, communities thrive, and the future becomes more just, inclusive, and inspiring for all.