Welcome to The Foundation Council!
The Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) has established a Foundation Council with the goal of funding for grants that shall be awarded to MNRS membership. These grants are in alignment with the society Mission and Vision to advance nursing science and research.
We invite you to join us in our mission! We love the journey we are on and we know that you will too!
THE FUTURE OF NURSING RESEARCH DEPENDS ON THOSE DEDICATED TO LEADING AND INVESTING IN ITS SUCCESS.
The Foundation Council Members work diligently to support MNRS members and ensure nursing research has funding available to support developing nursing scientists. Their passionate pursuit of funding and their innovative approach when developing initiatives to raise funds is evident. Because of their dedication, MNRS is able to offer grants and help further the research of our members.
Joachim Voss, PhD, RN, ACRN, FAAN
Chair | Term: 2025-2027
Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Programs College of Nursing
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Said Abusalem, PhD, RN
Council Member | Term: 2023-2026
Keela Herr, PhD, RN, FGSA, AGSF, FAAN
Council Member | Term: 2023-2026
Kelting Professor in Nursing Emerita, Co-Director, Csomay Center for Gerontological Excellence
University of Iowa
Vida Vizgirda, JD, PhD
Council Member | Term: 2023-2026
Director Nursing Research
Advocate Health
Marcia Shade, PhD, MSN, BS, RN
Council Member | Term: 2023-2026
Associate Professor
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Linda Chlan, PhD, RN, FAAN
Council Member | Term: 2024-2026
Associate Dean for Nursing Research and Professor of Nursing
Mayo Clinic
Henry Duah, PhD,MPH, BSN
Council Member/Student Representative | Term: 2024-2026
PhD Candidate
University of Cincinnati
Thank you to all of the Foundation's Past Presidents for paving the way for funding research for MNRS members.
2021 - 2023 Mary Anthony
2019 - 2021 JoEllen Wilbur
2017 - 2019 Janet Larson
2015 - 2017 Lauren Aaronson
2013 - 2015 Kathleen Buckwalter
2008 - 2012 Sally Lusk