To my fellow colleagues:
I am thrilled to introduce myself as the new president of the Johns Hopkins Nurses’ Alumni Association (JHNAA) and honored to serve this incredible community of nursing professionals.
My journey with the JHNAA began as a member of the board of directors, where I had the privilege of assisting with the planning of alumni events and programming that brought our Johns Hopkins community together across the country. I recently completed
my second term on the JHU Alumni Council, most recently serving as co-chair of the Awards and Grants Committee, which deepened my commitment to recognizing excellence and supporting our alumni network.
As I step into this leadership role, I’m excited to build on the strong foundation we’ve established and to create meaningful opportunities for connection, celebration, and professional growth. Please save the date for Alumni Weekend, taking place April 16-18, 2026, and I look forward to seeing you there and celebrating all that makes our Johns Hopkins Nursing community so special!
Lou Bartolo, DNP, MSN, RN
President, JHNAA
Alumni Community Week Recap
This September, the Johns Hopkins Nurses’ Alumni Association (JHNAA) hosted its fourth annual Alumni Community Week. The aim of Alumni Community Week is to bring together the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Community.
The week included both in-person and virtual events, beginning with the second-annual Class of 1973 History Lectureship, an engaging presentation by Dr. Dominique Tobbell. Alumni and students also gathered for a DC-area meet-up where they reconnected with friends and met new members of the Johns Hopkins Community. The virtual Mentoring Meet Up for Men in Nursing connected alumni with student mentees, fostering supportive conversations and guidance. The JHNAA also proudly supported an AI seminar hosted by the School of Nursing and partnered with the central Johns Hopkins Alumni team for its annual Alumni Crab Feast in Annapolis.
We are grateful to all who participated in Alumni Community Week!