To our fellow colleagues:
It’s been an inspiring second year leading this Association. We’ve had the privilege of witnessing the full spectrum of nursing impact—from clinical care, policy, research, and leadership. As Johns Hopkins School of Nursing alumni, we have much to celebrate and we are honored to serve as your JHNAA president and vice president during this pivotal time. Together, we are pushing the boundaries of knowledge, advancing care, and amplifying the voices of the communities we serve. We are proud to stand with you as Hopkins nurses and alumni.
Our Alumni Association, like the School of Nursing, continues to evolve to meet the needs of alumni in a changing health care landscape. Our committees have worked diligently to enhance alumni engagement and strengthen connections with students. This year, we hosted several events, including virtual events like mentorship meet-ups and in-person gatherings across the nation to unite our community. In June, we joyfully celebrated the reunion classes of Johns Hopkins and Church Home alumni, with the Class of 1964 marking its 60th anniversary and the celebration of the 20th anniversary of Church Home alumni joining the JHNAA. We’ve also introduced new initiatives to support our students, like the first-ever blood pressure cuff campaign, to provide students with essential tools for their education and practice. Following nursing tradition, between May and August of this year, we pinned over 500 new graduates who joined the largest health workforce in the United States and globally.
We are committed to expanding our work with both alumni and students, fostering engagement and advancing nursing practice and health policy. With so much happening at the School of Nursing, your involvement in the Alumni Association is more valuable than ever. Under Dean Szanton’s leadership, we are excited for the future of the school, the nursing profession, and advancements in health equity. Let’s continue building on the legacy of past Hopkins nurses to uplift the profession and strengthen our connection with the school.
In solidarity,
Fernando Mena-Carrasco, MSN, MSW, RN (BSN 2015, MSN 2018)
President, JHNAA
Korrina Lau, MSN, FNP-BC, AOCNP (BSN 2005, MSN 2008)
Vice President, JHNAA
Fernando Mena-Carrasco, MSN, MSW, RN
President, Johns Hopkins Nurses’ Alumni Association
Doctoral Fellow, American Nurses Association (ANA) & Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)