Developing the next generation of nurse leaders and innovators

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The Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators is a national program to develop the next generation of nurse leaders and innovators. The fellowship program recognizes and advances early- to mid-career nursing scholars and innovators with high potential to accelerate leadership in nursing-science research, practice, education, policy and entrepreneurship. Betty Irene Moore Fellows develop skills and confidence in leadership and innovation improving health care delivery and advancing health. 

The 2023 cohort of Betty Irene Moore Fellows.

The national program office for the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators is pleased to announce its fourth and largest cohort of fellows with 16 members. The new cohort includes 14 Betty Irene Moore Fellows affiliated with major public and private universities across the country, while two are from major health systems and organizations. These fellows bring diversity of perspective and great potential to advance the nursing profession.

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From left to right: Betty Irene Moore Fellow Dora Clayton-Jones received the Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award created by District 6 Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs.

Betty Irene Moore Fellow Dora Clayton-Jones received the Vel R. Phillips Trailblazer Award from the City of Milwaukee on Thursday, March 23 in honor of her service to the community. The annual award bestowed during Women’s History Month recognizes a female city resident who exemplifies selfless service and trailblazing work to improve the quality of life for residents in Milwaukee. Clayton-Jones, a 2021 cohort Betty Irene Moore Fellow and associate professor at the Marquette University College of Nursing, was unanimously chosen for the award by the selection committee.

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