The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) announced its 2026 Class of Fellows—reflecting the powerful role nurses play in promoting health and well-being. The inductees were recognized for their significant contributions to health and health care during the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference in October 2026, in Washington, DC.
We are thrilled to share that three WOCN® Society members have been selected for induction into this prestigious class of Fellows! Please join us in congratulating them.
- Yvette Conyers, DNP, RN, FNP-C, CTN-B, CFCN, CFCS, CWCN-AP, FADLN, FNAP – Associate Dean, Strategic Engagement and Impact & Assistant Professor, Department of Family and Community Health, University of Maryland School of Nursing
- Suja Thomas, MSN, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CWCN, COCN, CCCN, FADLN – Clinical Lead and Nursing Administrator, Samuel Stratton VA Medical Center
- Vivian Wong, PhD, RN, CNS, CWON, CFCN – Professor, San Jose State University, The Valley Foundation School of Nursing
Induction into the American Academy of Nursing represents one of the highest honors in the nursing profession, recognizing individuals for their outstanding achievements, leadership, and impact on advancing health and health equity through nursing innovation, science, and policy.
The WOCN Society proudly celebrates these nurse leaders for their dedication to wound, ostomy, and continence nursing and their leadership within the broader nursing community.
Learn more about the Academy and the 2026 Class of Fellows by visiting the American Academy of Nursing website.