HEROES IN ACTION FINALISTS
Hundreds of applications across the defined categories ranging from Education & Research to Oncology are reviewed and scored by healthcare professionals. Through this competitive process, finalists within each category are then determined. The March of Dimes is proud to announce and honor the 2021 Heroes in Action finalists.
Healthcare Technology Partner: Nicole Nielsen, Bryan Health
Diversity & Advocacy: Dania Cervantes Ayala, Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Megan Falke, Nebraska Medicine
Shannon Mulcahey Mendez, CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs
Education & Research: Angela McCown , Bryan College of Health Sciences
Hilary Applequist, Methodist Hospital
Marla Kniewel, Nebraska Methodist College
Excellence In MCH: Deanne Marie Birkestrand, CHI Health
Marisa Schaffer, Bryan Health
Friend To Nursing: David Huskey, Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Lisa Bader, CHI Health Bergan
Shelly Renee Andre CHI Health St. Elizabeth
Innovative And Non-Traditional Nursing: Ashley Farrens, Nebraska Medicine
Cassandra Baier, CHI Health St. Francis
Leadership: Andrew J Sass, Methodist Hospital
Julie Anne Manz, Creighton University
Melinda Kentfield, Methodist Fremont Health
Mental Health: Katheryn Kathe, Bryan Health
Stacey Bergantzel, Bryan Health
Oncology: Becky Kaelin, Crete Area Medical Center
Kimberly Bland, Methodist Hospital
Lindsay Draft, Nebraska Medicine
Pediatric/ Neonatology: Kallie Hannam, Children's Hospital & Medical Center
Stacie Swanson, CHI Health St. Francis
Theri McCarville, Methodist Women's Hospital
Public Health Nursing: Deanna Schlautman, VNA of the Midlands
Kiley Petersmith, Nebraska Methodist College
Renae Jacobson, CHI Health Good Samaritan
Rising Star: Caitlin Jordan, Boys Town National Research Hospital
Erin Wright Reichenberg, Nebraska Medicine
Gianna Basile, Nebraska Medicine
Staff Nurse: Laura Hempel, Nebraska Medicine
Sarah Kelly, Bryan Health
Sarah Marie Loparco, Nebraska Medicine