Forever a UConn Nurse
With a global network of 10,000 alumni, including over 6,000 in Connecticut, our graduates play a vital role in enhancing the health and well-being of our communities. As UConn embarks on its most ambitious campaign yet, aiming to raise $1.5 billion, we invite you to participate in ways that matter most to you. Why UConn? Why the University of Connecticut Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing? We would love to hear your story.
The world moves forward Because of UConn, and all we do is possible Because of You.
The University of Connecticut Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing Alumni & Friends Volunteer Board
Dedicated to the advancement of the UConn Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing, our Alumni & Friends Volunteer Board is composed of UConn alumni who are friends of nursing or graduates of our pre-licensure and graduate nursing programs. The board helps foster and support the ongoing relationship between our alumni and their continued involvement with UConn.
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Ways to Get Involved
Join an Alumni Network
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Resources
Give to the College
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Reference and Licensing Requests
School of Nursing alumni are encouraged to use this form to submit requests for letters of recommendation from the dean or the program director, for assistance with licensure paperwork, or for documentation for a grad school application.
Please note that the current processing time for licensure documentation in the School of Nursing is approximately four weeks and paperwork cannot be digitally processed. Alumni should anticipate additional processing time via the U.S. Postal Service and the processing agency.
For extensive requests (e.g., compiling syllabi, plans of study, etc.), additional time may be needed to process your request in the School of Nursing before forwarding this information to the processing agency.
Before submitting this form, make sure you have filled out a FERPA Consent to Release Form (it can be uploaded to us below) and requested a transcript from the Registrar’s Office.
Alumni Awards
Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations
Thank you for taking the time to nominate a member of the School of Nursing alumni community! We appreciate your time and dedication to the School. Awards will be given out at the annual commencement ceremonies.
Awards include:
- The Carolyn Ladd Widmer Outstanding Alumni Award for Leadership in Nursing
- The Eleanor K. Gill Outstanding Alumni Award for Clinical Excellence in Nursing
- The Beverly Koerner Outstanding Alumni Award for Education in Nursing
- The Marlene Kramer Outstanding Alumni Award for Research in Nursing
- The Josephine A. Dolan School of Nursing Distinguished Service Award
Nominees should meet the following criteria:
Professional and/or community service.
Alumni status from the School of Nursing (individual alumni or a group may be nominated; at least one group member must be an alum of a School of Nursing degree program).
Demonstrated excellence in the award category (leadership, clinical excellence, research, service or education).
Significant contributions to their nursing environment.
Current Board Members
Danielle Toger BUS ‘20, CEIN ‘22
President: Diana Filipek-Oberg BSN ‘12
Former SNA President: Hailey Jimenez-Billings ‘23
CEIN Liaison: Patrick Madley CEIN ‘19
Immediate Past President: Ryan Massicotte BSN’ 17, MS ‘23
Courtney Ayer BSN ‘12
Kristen Biatowas BUS ‘15, CEIN ‘17
Pam Bouten BS ‘95, MS ‘12
Jenna Cooke BSN ‘08
Wendy Garvin Mayo MS ‘10
Leah Goldberg BS ‘11
Mell Hobson BS ‘77, MS ‘86
Zach Krom PhD ‘20
Maryjoan Ladden BS ‘73
Kim Lipes BS ‘16
Paula McCauley BS’96, MS ’98, DNP ‘10
Elaine McLeod ‘78
Tiffany Monteiro ‘20
Mallory Perry BS ‘14, MS’17, PhD ‘19
Jane Presnick-Lyon BS ‘78
Sue Ryan BS ’88, CEIN 12, MS ‘17
Sophia Sopczneski BSN ‘10
Resources
For additional information, or if you’re interested in joining the alumni board, contact:
Jennifer Cooper
Director of Development, Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing
The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc.
959-995-2636