Welcome to The MNRS Foundation!

The Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) has established a Foundation to act as a separate, 501(c)(3) fundraising entity 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. The foundation is named the Midwest Nursing research Society Foundation and has the following Mission and Vision:

The Mission of the Foundation is to serve as the development entity to fund research grants awarded by MNRS through its existing structures.  

The Vision of the Foundation is to advance and support research, research utilization, and research careers in accordance with the values of the MNRS.

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 MNRS Foundation Board of Trustees works 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. 

Helen Lach, PhD, RN, CNL, FGSA, FAAN

Helen Lach, PhD, RN, CNL, FGSA, FAAN

President | Term: 2023-2025

Associate Dean for Research and PhD Program Director, Interim
Saint Louis University

Joachim Voss, PhD, RN, ACRN, FAAN

Joachim Voss, PhD, RN, ACRN, FAAN

President-Elect | Term: 2024-2025

Independence Foundation Professor of Nursing Education at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio

Julie Anderson, RN, PhD

Julie Anderson, RN, PhD

Secretary/Treasurer | Term: 2024-2026

Dean, College of Nursing and Health Sciences                          Winona State University

Diane Von Ah, PhD, RN, FAAN

Diane Von Ah, PhD, RN, FAAN

Trustee & MNRS Board of Director Treasurer| Term: 2023-2025

Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Operations
Indiana University

Said Abusalem, PhD, RN

Said Abusalem, PhD, RN

Trustee | Term: 2023-2025

Director of MEPN program and Associate Professor
University of Louisville
Keela Herr, PhD, RN, FGSA, AGSF, FAAN

Keela Herr, PhD, RN, FGSA, AGSF, FAAN

Trustee | Term: 2023-2025

Kelting Professor in Nursing, Associate Dean for Faculty
University of Iowa

Vida Vizgirda, JD, PhD

Vida Vizgirda, JD, PhD

Trustee | Term: 2023-2025

Director Nursing Research
Advocate Health

Marcia Shade, PhD, MSN, BS, RN

Marcia Shade, PhD, MSN, BS, RN

Trustee | Term: 2023-2025

Assistant Professor
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Linda Chlan, FAAN, PhD, RN

Linda Chlan, FAAN, PhD, RN

Trustee | Term: 2024-2026

Associate Dean for Nursing Research and Professor of Nursing

Henry Duah, MPH, BSN

Henry Duah, MPH, BSN

Trustee/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