Hernandez selected for Diversity Leadership Institute
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Rosalba “Rose” Hernandez, PhD, UIC Nursing associate dean for equity and inclusion, was selected for the American Association of Colleges of Nursing 2025 Diversity Leadership Cohort.
The five-month Diversity Leadership Institute allows attendees to develop a diversity plan designed to drive excellence and meet the needs of their respective organizations.
Hernandez says the selection is a “significant honor.”
“It will allow me to build on my existing skill set, implementing high-impact strategies and practices at UIC Nursing to foster meaningful change,” Hernandez says. “This opportunity will enhance my leadership abilities by deepening my self-awareness and expanding my capacity to engage key stakeholders, faculty, students, and staff to collaboratively set and advance DEI-focused strategic goals and initiatives.”
She adds: “Additionally, it will connect me with a cohort of thought leaders in nursing, providing a valuable network to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field.”