
Andrea C. Peabody
Dedicating more than 25 years to advancing the well-being and educational outcomes of children with special needs, Andrea C. Peabody has distinguished herself as a

Dedicating more than 25 years to advancing the well-being and educational outcomes of children with special needs, Andrea C. Peabody has distinguished herself as a

With more than 35 years of experience to her credit, Vernoy Susan Paolini has found much success throughout a distinguished career in education marked by

Demonstrating a steadfast commitment to student achievement and professional growth among educators, Mary E. Murphy Natoli has dedicated nearly 40 years to the field of

Claudia DeLaughter Stravato has built a stellar career in public service, higher education and nonprofit leadership, marked by more than five decades of professional achievement.


Committed to improving outcomes for students with disabilities, Denise M. Geiger has forged a distinguished career of nearly 40 years in education. Since 1999, she


Building on a distinguished career in education and health marked by leadership, advocacy and a steadfast commitment to youth development, Angie Mosley has served as

Lauded for her dedication to education and curriculum development, Jocelyne Gillespie is the superintendent of Cloudcroft Municipal Schools.

Innovative leader Justyna M. Flynn, EdD, LPC, is administrator of the postsecondary department at the Hudson County Schools of Technology.

Consultant in special education Lori A. Irvine, MEd, is a trusted independent contractor with the Lighthouse Learning & Resource in Texas.

Abigail A. Nickrant, a communicable disease specialist at the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, provides vital education in Milwaukee.

Anne Marie Devney, EdD, a retired U.S. Navy Nurse Corps commander, is an assistant teaching professor at The Pennsylvania State University.

Melissa A. Thompson, a program coordinator at Cornell University, leads event planning, communications, and administrative coordination.

Sidrah A. Khan, PhD, teaches, mentors, and directs field education for emerging professionals at Kennesaw State University.

Innovative leader Brenya Twumasi, MA, JD, teaches psychology at The University of Texas at San Antonio and Texas A&M University-San Antonio.

Hilda Mejia Abreu, MS, PhD, strengthens equitable admissions practices at the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University.

Michelle L. Miller, PhD, a dedicated adjunct professor of psychology, brings leadership, military experience, and service to the classroom.

Molly E. Donahue, MEd, is an Iowa state senator whose career bridges education and public service to create lasting, equitable change.

Mary Ann Gust, a program manager at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions, excels in radiography.

Atasha M. James, co-founder and chief executive officer of Legends Public Charter School, is a visionary education leader.