Alumni and events
As alumni of the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, you are the school’s most important asset and its greatest strength. As leaders in health care organizations, faculty at higher education institutions, members of primary-care teams and influencers within policy-making bodies, you illustrate how graduates fulfill the vision and mission of the school.
Through word-of-mouth support to promote the school and financial support to enable future students to benefit from the philanthropy that yielded your education, your involvement is critical to the future success of the school. Through your partnership, faculty, staff and students at the School of Nursing discover ways to advance health, improve quality of care and shape policy.
October 2024 Crowdfunding
We’re excited to announce our October crowdfunding campaign is focused on two impactful initiatives: the Nurse-Led Mobile Clinic and the Perinatal Origins of Disparities (POD) Center.
Nurse-Led Mobile Clinic
Led by Deb Bakerjian, associate dean for practice and clinical professor, this initiative provides high-quality, evidence-based healthcare to vulnerable populations, including those experiencing homelessness, refugees, and unaccompanied minors in underserved areas. Not only does it deliver essential services, but it also creates invaluable clinical learning opportunities for nursing students.
Perinatal Origins of Disparities (POD) Center
Directed by Leigh Ann Simmons, professor, the POD Center investigates how prenatal and early life factors influence long-term health, particularly in disadvantaged communities. By combining behavioral science with technology, we aim to create personalized interventions that promote health equity and drive meaningful policy changes.
Our goal is to raise $5,000 by the end of October to support these vital efforts. Your gift will directly impact the lives of vulnerable populations and help shape a healthier future for babies and communities. Your support also helps educate our students and advance equitable health care. Please consider supporting our campaign, every gift makes a difference!
Alumni distinctions
A lifelong dream becomes an amazing reality
Bill Randall, a 2020 graduate of the Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program, said earning the terminal degree allowed him to achieve his dreams in the nursing profession — and even go beyond those dreams. Read and watch Bill's Story
Latest school news
Nov. 4 – PhD alumna inducted as new fellow of American Academy of Nursing
Lori Kennedy, a Class of 2014 graduate of the Doctor of Philosophy program at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing, is a new fellow in the American Academy of Nursing. Induction was held during the academy’s annual conference in Washington D.C. Lori is director of the Center for Nursing Science at UC Davis Health where she leads nursing and interdisciplinary research and evidence implementation in a range of clinical settings. She is the first health system employee to earn the F.A.A.N. (Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing) credential. The newest fellows represent 37 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and 14 countries.
