Mentor – Mentee – Research Team Recognition
26th Annual Scientific Sessions
Promoting Health Across the Life Span:
The Art and Science of Person-Centered Care
Nikki L. Hill PhD, RN
Penn State College of Nursing
Mentee
“Nikki Hill is developing a cutting edge program of research where she is
testing an innovative intervention, cognitive training, that holds promise for
slowing cognitive decline in older adults with MCI. This young scientist is
dedicated to making a difference in the lives of older adults and their families;
her work has huge public health implications.”
Recognized by: Ann Kolanowski PhD, RN, FAAN, Elouise Ross Eberly
Professor, College of Nursing, Penn State
Rachel K. Wion, MS, RN
Penn State College of Nursing
Mentee
“It is with great pleasure that I honor my Mentee and Research Assistant
Rachel Wion. Her intellectual curiosity, self-directedness and strong work
ethic make her a joy to work with.”
Recognized by: Susan J. Loeb, PhD, RN, FGSA, FAAN, Associate Professor,
Penn State College of Nursing
Veronica Feeg, PhD, RN, FAAN
Associate Dean, Director
Molloy College PhD Program
Mentor
“Dr. Feeg represents the epitomy of mentorship. Her guidance and relentless support
continues to be invaluable as my colleagues and I strive to become nurse scientists.
Personally, Dr. Feeg mentored me through my high achieving residency process and
still continues to guide me in my research assistantship work with her. We are
sincerely grateful for her inspiration, expertise, and undeniable commitment to
excellence.”
Recognized by: Gloria Otoo & the Molloy PhD 2nd Cohort Students
Dr. Arlene Smaldone
Assistant Dean, Scholarship and Research
Columbia University
Mentor
“Dr. Smaldone has impacted my development as a nurse scientist in a
profound way. Her attention to detail has provided me with an extraordinary
experience that will follow me throughout my career.”
Recognized by: Angela Northrup, Columbia University
Lauren Gerchow, BSN, RN
NYU College of Nursing
Mentee
“Lauren demonstrated early aptitude for research when she undertook a
qualitative metasynthesis focused on Latina women. She found many ways
researchers fail to acknowledge the diversity within the Latino population in
her work.”
Recognized by: Allison Squires, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor, NYU College of Nursing
Gail D’Eramo Melkus, EdD, C-NP, FAAN
Associate Dean for Research, Florence & William Downs Professor in
Nursing Research; New York University College of Nursing, Director of
Muriel and Virginia Pless Center for Nursing Research
Mentor
“Dr. Melkus puts mentorship above all other responsibilities, creating a
supportive environment for her students to ensure that they excel as
independent researchers. She seeks out opportunities to provide
individualized learning experiences for her students.”
Recognized by: Fay Wright & Sarah Nowlin
Marilyn J. Hammer, PhD, RN, DC
Assistant Professor
NYU College of Nursing
Mentor
“Dr. Hammer generously shares her time and knowledge to mentor novice
nurse researchers to develop research skills. She supports application of
research knowledge to clinical studies preparing students to develop and
coordinate clinical research.”
Recognized by: Fay Wright NYU College of Nursing PhD Student
Allison Squires, PhD, RN
Assistant Professor
NYU College of Nursing
Mentor
“Allison has been a source of inspiration and knowledge for me both in my
clinical and academic experiences in nursing and has provided guidance for
me through every step of my journey.”
Recognized by: Lauren Gerchow
College of Nursing, Penn State
Ann Kolanowski PhD, RN, FAAN; Donna Fick PhD, RN, FAAN;
Paula Mulhall, RGN, RPN, RN; Nikki Hill PhD, RN; Barb Deffenbaugh;
Andrea Yevchak PhD, RN; Aran Kirwan
“This wonderful group of people are testing a cognitive intervention for
reducing the severity of delirium in people with dementia. Their caring attitude
and attention to detail is without equal!”
Recognized by: Ann Kolanowski PhD, RN