WE ARE SO THANKFUL TO THOSE WHO GIVE TO THE MISSION OF THE MNRS FOUNDATION!
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens
can change the world: indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
-Margaret Mead
The inspiring quote by Margaret Mead is just as true today as it was then! As a membership association that relies on diverse funding to ensure the fulfillment of our mission, the Midwest Nursing Research Society appreciates each donor who generous supports the Foundation and the funding of numerous grant opportunities for nursing research.
We say THANK YOU to those who give of their time, talent, and their treasure to ensure the field of nursing research continues to elevate.
THE GEMSTONE SOCIETY
RUBY DONORS
[Annual Gifts of $2,500- $4,999]
2025- 2026 Donors:
Advocate Health
Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science
The Joseph & Jean Buckwalter Foundation
Kevin & Mary Anthony
Jean Wyman
SAPPHIRE DONORS
[Annual Gifts of $1,000- $2,499]
2025- 2026 Donors:
Lauren Aaronson
Cindy Andersen
Cynthia Coviak
Janet Larson
Sally Lusk
Masako Mayahara
Sharon Tucker
Joachim Voss
TOPAZ DONORS
[Annual Gifts of $500- $999]
2025- 2026 Donors:
Ann Falkenberg Olson
Barbara Polivka
Susan Rawl
Karen Saban
JoEllen Wilbur
EMERALD DONORS
[Annual Gifts of $250 - $499]
2025- 2026 Donors:
Mopelola Adeola
Kathleen Buckwalter
Lynne Connlley
Amy Hoffman
Helen Lach
Angela McBride
Bernadette Melnyk
Kelly Wierenga
Diane Von Ah
PEARL DONORS
[Annual Gifts of $100- $249]
2025- 2026 Donors:
Erica Allen
Julie Anderson
Tamilyn Bakas
Julie Brandy
Linda Chlan
Samantha Conley
Jennifer Doering
Grace Gass
Eileen Hacker
Mikel Hand
Dana Hansen
Tracie Harrison
Karen Hernes
Keela Herrer
Patricia Hershberger
Dorothy Kent
Theresa Kessler
Julie Kurzer
Heidi Lindroth
Natalie McAndrew
Sonja Meiers
Laurel Northouse
Jill Peltzer
Amy Petrinec
Michele Polfuss
Sheria Robinson-Lane
Emma Schlegel
Joanne Schneider
Sue Schuelke
Debra Schutte
Marcia Shade
Barbara St. Marie
Carolyn Still
Elizabeth Swanson
Monica Wagner
Melissa Wilson
Julie Zerwic
TURQUOISE DONORS
[Annual Gifts of up to $99]
2025- 2026 Donors:
Elizabeth Anderson
Cynthia Balkstra
Susan Barnason
Lisa Benson-DeVries
Marge Bott
Scott Brackett
Susan Breitenstein
Lisa Brodersen
Harlah Buck
Lisa Burkhart
Jacqueline Callari-Robinson
Wilma Calvert
Catherine Cherwin
Nicole Crossley
Barbara Daly
Paula de la Pena
Kira DiPaolo
Meghan Edmondson
Maithe Enriquez
Judith Floyd
Christine Fortney
Marilyn Frenn
Meghan Garland
Dillon L. Glenn
Dawn Goldstein
Daniel Guerrero
Lisa Guthrie
Jill Guttormson
Kimberly Haag
Kirsten Hepburn
Linda Herrick
Mary Hook
Riley Hull
Teresa Johnson
Jacqueline Johnston
Mary Pat Johnston
Abiola Keller
Fikile Khangamwa
Jill Kianowski
Barbara King
Kathleen Knofl
Brandie Kopsas-Kingsley
Rebecca Lehto
Elaine Level
Kathryn Malin
Barbara McMorris
Carol Musil
Mary Nametka
Emily Neumann
Andrea Nelson
Rose Nortey
Nola Pender
Erica Perryman
Mikie Rachman
Jamie Rausch
Anita Reger
Serena Robbins
Karen Robinson
Susan Scott
Krista Searles
Valerie Simpson
Julia Snethen
Jung Yeon Son
Shirley Spencer
Diana Strudenvant
Meg Trogilo
Mona Vahidi Pashaki
Ashlee Vance
Rebecca Williams
Joshua Winowiecki
Deidre Wipke-Tevis
Arthur Zacharjasz
Inga Zadvinskis
Zeynep Zonp
THE LEGACY CIRCLE
The Legacy Circle is a group of special individuals who have left a gift to the Midwest Nursing Research Society Foundation in their will or trust. We established the Legacy Circle so we can recognize your future gift today. Your Legacy Circle donation is the most lasting gift you can give to the The Midwest Nursing Research Society Foundation.
Nancy Bergstrom
Dr. Sally and Jon Lusk
Al and Nola Pender
Anonymous
A Legacy Circle donation is the most lasting gift you can give to the The Midwest Nursing Research Society Foundation.
There are many options for bequests and we encourage you to consult with your legal and/or financial advisers to ensure your financial and philanthropic goals are achieved. As you are considering this gift opportunity, please see sample Bequest Language.
Please contact the Executive Office if you are interested in more information or have included MNRS in your will or trust.
THE FOUNDER'S CIRCLE
The Foundation began philanthropically with two very important groups of donors: the Founders Circle and the Ambassadors Circle. Donors to these Circles pledged gifts over three years to endow funds for nursing research. While these Circles are no longer available for donors to join, the impact of the founding gifts will continue to foster nursing science for years to come.
The Founders Circle recognizes donors who generously contributed $3,000 or more over three years.
| Lauren S. Aaronson, PhD, RN, FAAN* Donna Lee Algase, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA Ida M. Androwich, PhD, RNC, FAAN Nancy T. Artinian, PhD, RN, FAAN* Joan K. Austin, PhD, RN, FAAN Ann M. Berger, PhD, APRN, AOCNS, FAAN* Nancy I. Bergstrom, PhD, RN, FAAN Diana L. Biordi, PhD, RN, FAAN* Michael R. Bleich, PhD, RN, CNAA, BC Jo Ann Brooks, DNS, FAAN, FCCP* Marion English Broome, PhD, RN, FAAN* Kathleen Coen Buckwalter, PhD, RN, FAAN* Victoria Lee Champion, PhD, RN, FAAN* Marlene Z. Cohen, PhD, RN, FAAN* Vicki S. Conn, PhD RN FAAN* Cynthia P. Coviak, PhD, RN, CNE* Connie J. Delaney, RN, PhD, FAAN, FACMI* Holli A. DeVon, PhD, RN Joanne Disch, PhD, RN, FAAN Claire Burke Draucker, RN, PhD, FAAN* Melanie C. Dreher, PhD, RN, FAAN Susan Elek, (DECEASED)* Nancy Fahrenwald, PhD, RN, APHN-BC Carol J. Farran, RN, DNSc, FAAN Carol Estwing Ferrans, PhD, RN, FAAN Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, FNAP* Phyllis M. Gaspar, PhD, RN* Marion P. Good, PhD, RN, FAAN Keela Ann Herr, PhD, RN, AGSF, FAAN Linda M. Herrick, PhD, RN Ada Sue Hinshaw* Janean E. Holden, PhD, RN, FAAN* Vicki A. Keough, PhD, APRN-BC, ACNP, FAAN Mi Ja Kim, PhD, RN, FRCN, FAAN Jane M. Kirkpatrick, PhD, RNC-OB, ANEF Janet L. Larson, RN, PhD, FAAN |
Carol J. Loveland-Cherry, PhD, RN, FAAN Sally L. Lusk, PhD, RN, FAAN, FAAOHN* Elizabeth A. Madigan, PhD, RN, FAAN* Katharyn A. May, PhD, RN, FAAN* Angela Barron McBride, PhD, RN, FAAN Ann Marie McCarthy, PhD, RN, FAAN Beverly J. McElmurry Living Trust, EdD, FAAN Norma A. Metheny, PhD, RN, FAAN Mary Minton, PhD, RN, CNS, CHPN Shirley M. Moore, PhD, RN, FAAN Robin Newhouse, PhD RN NEA-BC FAAN Roberta K. Olson, PhD, RN* Gayle G. Page, DNSc Nola J. Pender, PhD, RN, FAAN* Susan J. Pressler, RN, PhD, FAAN* Karen F. Pridham, PhD, RN, FAAN Susan M. Rawl, PhD, RN, FAAN* Virginia Hill Rice, PhD, RN, APN, FAAN Carolyn M. Sampselle, PhD, RN, FAAN Juliann G. Sebastian, PhD, RN, FAAN Marilyn S. Sommers, PhD, RN, FAAN* Joann Stevenson (DECEASED) Elizabeth A. Swanson, PhD, RN Virginia Tilden, DNSc, RN, FAAN Toni Tripp-Reimer, PhD, RN, FAAN Susan Noble Walker, EdD, RN, FAAN* Sandra E. Ward, PhD, RN, FAAN Terri Weaver, PhD, RN, FAAN* Mary E. Wierenga, PhD, RN Diana J Wilkie, PhD, RN, FAAN Tsu-Yin Wu, Ph.D. RN FAAN May L. Wykle, PhD, RN, FAAN, FGSA Jean F. Wyman, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, FAAN, FGSA* Christine A. Wynd Joanne M. Youngblut, PhD, FAAN |
