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. 

Betty Irene Moore Fellow Michelle Litchman discussed the "Language of Care" during a panel discussion after the film premiered at Sundance Film Festival 2023. (Photo Credit: University of Utah Health)

Improving access to health care in the Deaf community is a highly personal endeavor for Betty Irene Moore Fellow Michelle Litchman. Witnessing the struggles of her six family members who are Deaf, she strives to bridge the communication gap between people who are Deaf and health care providers. Her work is highlighted in “Language of Care,” a film by the University of Utah that premiered Jan. 23 at Sundance Film Festival 2023.

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Betty Irene Moore Fellows Kristen Choi and Fayron Epps received Health Equity Innovations Fund awards along with Fellowship National Advisory Council member Bernice Coleman.

Three nurse leaders associated with the Betty Irene Moore Fellowship for Nurse Leaders and Innovators received Health Equity Innovations Fund awards Jan. 10 from the AARP Center for Health Equity through Nursing and the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action. This is an initiative of the AARP Foundation, AARP, and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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