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Cheryl A. Krause-Parello

Cheryl Krause-Parello

Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Research Professor (secondary appointment)
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Boca Raton
ckrausep@health.fau.edu

Biography

Cheryl Krause-Parello completed her PhD in Nursing Research at Rutgers University, where she developed a program of human-animal interaction research. Her dissertation research (2007) examined the relationships among loneliness, pet attachment, social support, and well-being in older adults. The results demonstrated that pet attachment mediated the effect of loneliness on aspects of well-being.

Over the past decade, Krause-Parello has expanded her research and investigates the relationship between human-animal interaction and stress biomarkers in vulnerable populations, including military veterans and children of alleged sexual abuse. The long-term goal of her program of research is to implement effective interventions to modulate the long-term effects of PTSD on returning active duty military and veterans and to identify additional populations where this intervention will be effective. One of Dr. Krause-Parello's prospective goals is to provide the evidence to support changes in public policy so that service dogs are covered as a reimbursable medical expense for those recovering from a service connected condition.

Krause-Parello has developed and is the director of a university-based health research initiative for veterans, Canines Providing Assistance to Wounded Warriors (C-P.A.W.W.)â„¢

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She has authored a multitude of peer-reviewed journal publications and has presented at numerous national and international conferences to disseminate her research findings. Dr. Krause-Parello’s work on animal-assisted interventions (AAI) has received national attention from the media, including U.S. News & World Report, NEWS4JAX, 69 WFMZ-TV News, WNDU-Channel 16, WDAM-7, WTMJ-TV Milwaukee, 7News Denver, The American Nurse, Pets in the City, Cat Fancy, USA Weekend, Boca Raton Magazine, Parklander Magazine, and PCORI Digest, to name a few. Krause-Parello serves on nursing journal editorial boards and is a member of several national and international professional organizations related to her discipline.

Dr. Krause-Parello is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), Faculty Fellow in the Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-HEALTH) and is an AAN Edge Runner-C-P.A.W.W. In 2019 Dr. Krause-Parello was recognized as a Sharon Phillips Raddock Distinguished Professor in Holistic Health. Dr. Krause-Parello is an American Nurses Foundation Scholar and her research achievements have been recognized by her peers receiving the Florida Nurses Association Icon Award-Nursing Research, American Nurse Today’s Spirit of Caring Award One of Five Finalists, The Rutgers School of Nursing Outstanding Alumnus Award, AAN Raise the Voice: Emerging Edge Runner-C-P.A.W.W., School Nurse Educator of the Year-National Associate of School Nurses, Fellowship in the American Academy of Nursing, American Nursing Association: Denver Metro Regional Nightingale Luminary Award, Jessie M. Scott Award, Institute for Nursing: New Jersey State Nurses Association Diva Honoree Research Award, Ronald E. McNair ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Summer Research Institute Research Mentor Award, Presidential Excellence Award for Scholarship, Faculty Research Mentor of the Year Award, and the National Association of School Nurses Research Recognition Award.

Dr. Krause-Parello continues to expand her involvement in professional research, training, and community engagement to advance the health and well-being of members of the armed forces and their families.

Education

  • PhD, Rutgers University (2007) New Brunswick, New Jersey
  • MSN, Saint Peter's University (2000) Jersey City, New Jersey
  • Certification, Caldwell College School Nurse Certificate (1998) Caldwell, New Jersey
  • BSN, Seton Hall University (1989) South Orange, New Jersey

Grants Awarded

Ongoing or completed within the past 5 years

  • I Serve 2 (IS2): Building Capacity for PCOR/CER on Mental Health in Military-Connected Children. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EAIN): Research Support AwardÌý($247,197). (Role: Project C0-Lead) 09/1/2024-08/31/2026.
  • Veteran Canine Rescue Mission. Phil Smith Automotive and Phil and Susan Smith Family Foundation Current Status: AwardedÌý($252,762). (Role PI) 8/1/2021-7/31/2023.
  • Veteran Canine Rescue Mission. Scaife Family Foundation.Ìý($120,000). (Role Principal Investigator) 04/29/2024.
  • All of Us Researcher Academy. All of Us Research ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä, National Institutes of Health, Award Number1OT20D028395-01.Ìý($74,999.00). (Role: Principal Investigator) 02/28/2024-02/27/2025.
  • All of Us Researcher Academy Institutional Champion ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä. FAU Research Cores Internal Pilot (RCIP) Grant ($3,125.00). (Role: Principal Investigator) December 1, 2023.
  • Veteran Canine Rescue Mission. Shear Family FoundationÌý($4,600). (Role Principal Investigator) 11/15/2023.
  • The Role of Pet Dogs: Examining Resilience and Well-being in Military Adolescents. Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) Grant.Ìý($11,028.60). (Role: Co-Investigator) 11/1/2023-5/1/2025.
  • Pet Dogs, Resilience and Well-Being in Military Adolescents. The American Legion Child Welfare Foundation (CWF), Inc. Grant Award.Ìý($6,561). (Role: Co-Investigator) Fall 2023
  • On the Double: A Veteran-driven Dissemination Campaign Spreading Awareness on PTSD Treatment Options. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EAIN): Research Support AwardÌý($249,996). (Role: Project Lead) 11/1/2023-10/31/2025.
  • Veteran Canine Rescue Mission. Community Engagement Project Grant from the FAU Office of Community EngagementÌý($1,000). (Role: Principal Investigator) 12/13/2022.Ìý
  • Veteran Canine Rescue Mission. Scaife Family Foundation.Ìý($50,100). (Role Principal Investigator) 11/17/2022.
  • Assessing the Feasibility of Qigong Intervention in Veterans with Chronic Low Back Pain, CoSW-CJ Seed Funding Award ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä (2022)Ìý($10,000). (Co-Investigator) 4/08/2022- 6/30/2023.
  • The effects of photobiomodulation on executive function brain network connectivity and leukocyte gene expression profile in Veterans with mild TBI. ÌýI-HEALTH Pilot GrantÌý ($25,000). (Role Co-Investigator) 1/07/2022-1/06/2023.Ìý
  • Proof-of-Concept of a Novel Non-Invasive Treatment for Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Using Novel Signal Analysis and Machine Learning Methods,Ìý I-SENSE Pilot Grant.Ìý ($22,000). (Role: Co-Investigator) 1/06/2022-6/30/2022.Ìý
  • Annual changes in activity and health: Is there a relationship to pet adoption?Ìý Mars Petcare UK WALTHAMâ„¢ ÌýHuman-Animal Interaction Research ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼äme Collaborative Research Award.Ìý ($387,000).Ìý (Role M-PI) 10/01/2021-09/30/2025.Ìý
  • Mind Over Matter: A Veteran-driven Roadmap to Research on Traumatic Brain Injury. ÌýPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EAIN): Research Support AwardÌý ($250,000). (Role: Project Lead) 11/1/2021-10/31/2023.
  • Mission Alliance: Engaging Veteran communities to capture & prioritize PTSD-related PCOR/CER related topics related to COVID-19. Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EAIN): Research Support AwardÌý ($199,993). (Role: Project Co-Lead) 11/1/2021-04/30/2023.
  • Veteran Canine Rescue Mission. Phil Smith Automotive and Phil and Susan Smith Family Foundation. Current Status: AwardedÌý ($247,600). Ìý(Role PI) 8/1/2021-7/31/2023.Ìý
  • Assessment of Biopsychosocial Indicators Linked to Canine Intervention Treatment Response in Veterans with Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms.Ìý Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute. Brain Institute Pilot Grant.Ìý ($15,000). (Role: PI) 06/18/2021-06/17/2022).Ìý
  • Veterans and their dogs: A nationwide survey examining dog functional types, human-dog relationships, mental health, wellness, and sleep outcomes.Ìý Institute for Human Health and Disease Intervention (I-HEALTH). I-HEALTH Pilot Award,Ìý ($25,000). (Role M-PI Krause-Parello & Spadola). 06/04/2021-6/30/2022.Ìý
  • Operation Red-White-Blue: Building PCOR Competencies of Veterans and Mental Health Providers.Ìý Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EAIN): Research Support AwardÌý ($250,000). (Role: Project Co-Lead) 4/1/2021-3/31/2023.Ìý
  • Social and Chronic Pain: Veterans sharing a path in developing a patient-centered response to COVID-19 pandemic.Ìý Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EAIN) VAL 2.0 Enhancement Award.Ìý ($143,154)Ìý Role PI- Project Lead. 9/1/2020- 8/31/2021.Ìý
  • All Hands on Deck: Community Convening to Improve Research on Veteran Suicide Prevention.Ìý Patient- Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EAIN): Research Support AwardÌý ($99,956). Ìý(Role: Co-PI-Co-Project Lead) 6/1/2020-5/31/2021.Ìý
  • My Dog, My Hero. ÌýAn Intensive-Collaborative Academic Research Experience (I-C.A.R.E.) increases participation of undergraduateÌý and graduate ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä in research and inquiry through a digital storytelling intervention with veterans about their dogs and their military experience. Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Project-Based Faculty and Staff Strategic Excellence AwardÌý ($5,000) Ìý(Role PI) Spring 2020.Ìý
  • Spouses of veterans with mental health challenges and pet dogs: Exploring human-animal bonds.Ìý Christine E. Lynn Caring Research Initiative AwardÌý ($3,000) Ìý(Role: Co-I) 3/1/2020-2/29/2021.Ìý Supplemental Funding: Florida Nurses Foundation (FNF) Blanche Case Research Fund.Ìý ($500).Ìý
  • Evaluating the Efficacy of a Service Dog Training ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä for Military Veterans with PTSD.ÌýÌý The National Institutes of Health. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development. 1R21HD097763-01.Ìý ($438,787). Ìý(Role M-PI Krause-Parello & Friedmann) 2/1/2019- 01/31/2021.Ìý
  • Veterans Action League 2.0: Developing a National Veteran-Centered Chronic Pain Research Agenda. Patient- Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EAIN): Research Support AwardÌý ($249,958)Ìý (Role: PI-Project Lead) 3/1/2019-2/28/2021.Ìý
  • Operation PCOR: Training Veterans as Partners in PTSD Research.Ìý Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EAIN): Research Support AwardÌý ($249,972) Ìý(Role: PI-Project Lead). Ìý 10/1/2017-9/30/2019.
  • Veterans' Action League (VAL): Building Capacity to Engage Veterans in PCOR and CER Activities.Ìý Patient- Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (EAIN): Research Support AwardÌý ($249,894)Ìý (Role: PI-Project Lead) 8/1/2016-11/30/2018.Ìý
  • Stakeholder-Driven Veteran’s Suicide Protection Advisory Group. ÌýPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Tier III Pipeline to Proposal AwardÌý ($49,959) Ìý(Role: PI-Project Lead). 8/1/17-7/31/18.Ìý
  • Military Veterans and Shelter Dogs: One Rescue at a Time.Ìý International Society for Anthrozoology (ISAZ)/Waltham Collaborative Research AwardÌý ($50,000)Ìý Fort Collins, CO (Role-PI) 8/1/2016- 7/31/2018.Ìý
  • Stakeholder-Driven Veteran’s Suicide Protection Advisory Group.Ìý Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Tier II Pipeline to Proposal AwardÌý ($24,931)Ìý Denver, CO (Role: PI-Project Lead) 5/1/16-4/30/17.Ìý
  • Working Dogs for Wounded Warriors: Understanding Patient Stress in Aeromedical Evacuation and the Impact of Animal Assisted Intervention,Ìý TriService Nursing Research ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä Exploratory AwardÌý ($304,325)Ìý Andrews Air Force Base, MD (Role: AI) 3/1/2012-4/30/2017.

Recent Publications

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  • Park, J.,ÌýKrause-Parello, C.A., Newman, D., Chen, K. W., Rejit, R., Bellot, R., Cadet, D., & Kirkland, D, Ahn, H. (2024). Assessing a qigong intervention for military veterans with chronic low back pain. Advances in Integrative Medicine. 30(3). https://doi.org/10.1089/ict.2024.27207.jy (D) (MS)
  • Pratt, B. A., Krause-Parello, C. A., Hardison, S., Moreno, S. J., Glynn, A., Dandu, O., & Liehr, P. (2024). My Dog, My Hero: Assessing the Feasibility of a Cross-Generational Digital Storytelling Intervention for Veterans. Issues in Mental Health Nursing, 1–9. (D) (MS)
  • Pratt, B.A.,ÌýKrause-Parello, C.A., Nguyen-Feng, V.N., Giordano, N.A., Basin, S.B., Peterson, A.L., Walsh, P., Siebert, A.Q., Ruiz, R., Kirkland, D.M., & Nolan, J.P. Jr. (2023). Mission Alliance community engagement project: Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on social isolation, loneliness, mental health and wellbeing in veterans. Journal of Community Health. doi: 10.1007/s10900-023-01314-5. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 38066217. (D)
  • Pratt, B.A.,ÌýKrause-Parello, C.A., & Spadola, C. E. (2023). Partners of Military Veterans and Their Pet Dogs: Exploring the Human Animal Bond. Best Practices in Mental Health, 19(1), 49-64 (D)
  • Gwen C., G., Hibler D.A.,ÌýKrause-Parello, C. A., & Duffy, SA, (2023). Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life: The Ohio Story. Journal of Community & Applied Social Psychology, 33(5), 1137–1150. (D) (MS)
  • Krause-Parello, C. A., Flynn, L., Pratt, B.A., Clarke, R., Colloca, L., Garvin, J., Hibler, D. A., Saban, K. L., Weaver, F. (2023). Veterans Action League 2.0: Creating a Veteran-Centered Chronic Pain Research Agenda. Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship, 15(2), 1-11. (D) (MS)
  • Hibler, D. A.,ÌýKrause-Parello, C. A., Gliba, B., Morris, J., Mullins, C. D. (2023). Joining Forces with Veterans: Veterans’ and Researchers’ Perspectives on Veteran-Centered Engagement Practices. Journal of Community Engagement and Scholarship, 15(2), 1-9. DOI: 10.54656/jces.v15i2.463 (MS)
  • Krause-Parello, C. A., Flynn, L., Hibler, D. A., Presciutti, R. E., Pratt, B. A., Walsh, P., Garvin, J. T., Morse, C. Y., Carter, L., & Moreno, S. J. (2022). Social and Chronic Pain: Veterans Sharing a Path in Developing a Patient-Centered Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of Veterans Studies, 8(1), pp. 266–277. DOI:Ìý Ìý (D) (MS)
  • Friedmann, E;Ìý Krause-Parello, C. A., Payton, M, Blanchard, K., Storm, A., Barr, E., &s; Gee, N. (2021). A Leash on Life: An Exploratory Study on the Effects of a Shelter-Dog Walking ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä for Veterans on Dogs’ Stress. Anthrozoös (MS).
  • Krause-Parello, C.A., Pratt, B., Meyer, E., &s; Browne-Banic, L. (2021). Veterans and Animals: A Narrative Review of the Literature Focusing on Well-Being and Social-Isolation and Recommendations During COVID-19. Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health. (MS)
  • Krause-Parello, C.A., Flynn, L., Moreno, S. J., Dillon, J., Hibler, D., Lapiz-Bluhm, M.D., Mullins, D.C., Peterson, A., Presciutti, R., &s; Weglicki, L. (2021). Operation PCOR: A Community Engagement Project Preparing Veterans as Full Partners in PTSD-Related Research. Journal of Veterans Studies.,7(1), pp. 14–22. DOI:Ìý Ìý(D) (MS)
  • Krause-Parello, C.A., Friedmann, E. Blanchard, K., Payton, M., and Gee, N. (2020). Veterans and shelter dogs: Examining the impact of dog-walking intervention on physiological and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Anthrozoos, 33(2), pp. 225-241 | DOI: 10.1080/08927936.2020.1719763 (D) (MS)
  • Eckardt, P., Bailey, D., DeVon, H. A., Dougherty, C., Ginexe, P.,Ìý Krause-Parello, C. A., Pickler, R. H., Richmond, T.S., Rivera, E., Roye, C. F., and Redeker, N. (2020). Opioid Use Disorder Research and the Council for the Advancement of Nursing Science Priority Areas. Nursing Outlook, 0(0).
  • Krause-Parello, C. A., Rice, M. J., Sarni, S., LoFaro, C., Niitsu, K., McHenry-Edrington, M., and Blanchard, K. (2019). Protective Factors for Suicide: A Multi-Tiered Veteran-Driven Community Engagement Project. Journal of Veterans Studies, 5(1), pp. 45–51. (MS)
  • Boss, L., Branson, S., Hagan, H. andÌý Krause-Parello, C., (2019). A Systematic Review of Equine-Assisted Interventions in Military Veterans Diagnosed with PTSD. Journal of Veterans Studies, 5(1), 23–33. (MS)
  • Park, J.,Ìý Krause-Parello, C. A., and Barnes, C. M. (January/February 2020). A narrative review of movement-based mind-body interventions: Effects of yoga, tai chi, and qigong for back pain patients. Holistic Nursing Practice, 34(1), 3-23. (MS)
  • Flynn L.,Ìý Krause-Parello, C., Chase, S., Connelly, C., Decker, J., Duffy, S., Lapiz-Bluym, M.D., Walsh, P. and Weglicki, L. (2019). Toward Veteran-Centered Research: A Veteran-Focused Community Engagement Project. Journal of Veterans Studies, 4(2), pp.265–277. (D)
  • Krause-Parello, C.A., ÌýFriedmann, E. Hatzfield, J., Morales, K., Wilson, C, and Kolassa, J. (2019). PTSD symptoms after aeromedical evacuation of military members: Relation of PTSD symptom severity to the efficacy of an animal-assisted intervention for stress reduction after military aeromedical evacuation. Stress and Health, 35(4). 480-490.Ìý Ìý (D) (MS)
  • Krause-Parello, C. A., ÌýGulick, E., Basin, B (2019). Loneliness, depression, and physical activity in older adults: The therapeutic role of human-animal interactions. Anthrozoos, 32(2), 239-254, DOI: 10.1080/08927936.2019.1569906 (I) (MS)
  • Morales, K.,Ìý Krause-Parello, C.A., Hatzfield, J., Simpson, M., Friedmann E., Kolassa, J, and Wilson C. (2019). Strategic Aeromedical Evacuation (AE): Examining Biological and Psychological Stress in AE Patients. Military Behavioral Health, DOI: 10.1080/21635781.2018.1543062 (D) (MS)
  • Krause-Parello, C. A. Ìý(2018). Human-Animal Connections and Nursing Science: What is the Relationship? Nursing Science Quarterly, 31(3), 239-242. (I)
  • Friedmann, E. andÌý Krause-Parello, C. A. Ìý(2018). Companion animals and human health: benefits, challenges, and the road ahead of human-animal interaction and people’s health. OIE Scientific and Technical Review- Special Edition: The Contribution of Animals to Human Welfare, 37(1). 71-82. (I)
  • Krause-Parello, C. A., Thames, M., Ray, C. M., and Kolassa, J. (2018). Examining the Effects of a Service-Trained Facility Dog on Stress in Children Undergoing Forensic Interview for Allegations of Child Sexual Abuse. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, Apr; 27(3), 305-320. (D) (MS)
  • Krause-Parello, C. A., and Morales, K. (2018). Military Veterans and Service Dogs: A Qualitative Inquiry Using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis. Anthrozoos (31)1, 65-75. (D) (MS)
  • Eckardt, P., Culley, J.M., Corwin, E., Richmond, T., Dougherty, C., Pickler, R.H.,Ìý Krause-Parello, C.A., Roye, C.F., Dykstra, J., and DeVon, H.A. (2017). National Nursing Science Priorities: Creating a Shared Vision. Nursing Outlook (65), 726-736.
  • Krause-Parello, C. A., Levy, C., Holman, E., and Kolassa, J. (2016). Effects of VA Facility Dog on Hospitalized Veterans Seen by a Palliative Care Psychologist: An Innovative Approach to Impacting Stress Indicators. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine 35(1): 5-14. (D)
  • DeVon, H., Rice, M., Pickler, R.,Ìý Krause-Parello, C. A., Eckardt, P., Corwin, E., and S. Richmond, T. (2016). Engaging members and partner organizations in translating a nursing science agenda. Nursing Outlook, 64(5), 516–519.
  • DeVon, H., Rice, M., Pickler, R.,Ìý Krause-Parello, C. A., Richmond, T. (2016). Setting Nursing Science Priorities to Meet Contemporary Healthcare Needs. Nursing Outlook, 64(4), 399-40.
  • Krause-Parello, C.A., Sarni, S. and Padden, E. (2016). Military Veterans and Canine Assistance for Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Narrative Review of the Literature. Nurse Education Today-Special Edition: Military, 47, 43–50. doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2016.04.020 (MS)
  • Krause-Parello, C.A. Ìýand Kolassa, J. (2016). Pet Therapy: Enhancing Social and Cardiovascular Wellness in Community Dwelling Older Adults. Journal of Community Health Nursing, 33(1), 1-10. (D)
  • Krause-Parello, C.A. Ìýand Gulick, E. (2015). Forensic Interviews for Child Sexual Abuse Allegations: An Investigation into the Effects of Animal-Assisted Intervention on Stress Biomarkers. Journal of Child Sexual Abuse, 24(8), 873-886. (D)
  • Krause-Parello, C.A. Ìý(2015). Nurses Answer the Call to Enhance Veteran and Military Health. American Nurse Today, 10(5).

Honors/ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä

Within the past 5 years

  • 2024 Margaret C. Haley Award Distinguished Alumnus, Seton Hall University, College of Nursing
  • 2023 International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame Honoree, Sigma Theta Tau International
  • 2021 Sun-Sentential Celebrating Nurses Honoree, one of six recipients awarded
  • 2020 Southern Nursing Research Society Leadership in Nursing Research Award
  • Fellow, International Society of Anthrozoology (ISAZ), 2020
  • 2020 Florida Nurses Association Nursing Innovation and Creativity Icon Award.
  • 2020 FAU Presidential Award for Outstanding Faculty-Led Community Engagement-Engaged Research
  • Barbara Lumpkin Institute Scholar, 2020
  • Sharon Phillips Raddock Distinguished Professor in Holistic Health AY 2019-2020; AY 2020-2021
  • Florida Nurses Association Icon Award Nursing Research, 2019
  • Raise the Voice: Edge Runner,-C-P.A.W.W. American Academy of Nursing, 2017
  • American Nurse Today’s Spirit of Caring Award One of Five Finalists, 2017
  • The Rutgers School of Nursing Outstanding Alumnus Award, 2016
  • Raise the Voice: Emerging Edge Runner-C-P.A.W.W. American Academy of Nursing, 2016
  • School Nurse Educator of the Year, National Associate of School Nurses, 2016
  • Fellowship in the American Academy of Nursing, October, 2015
  • Denver Metro Regional Nightingale Luminary Award, 2015