May 15, 2026

At the close of the 2025–2026 academic year, Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions proudly recognizes a distinguished group of student award winners whose achievements reflect the very best of the college’s values: academic excellence, compassionate care, innovation and leadership. From clinical practice and research to community engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration, these students have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to advancing health and improving lives. Their accomplishments not only highlight their individual dedication and talent but also underscore the strength and impact of the CNHP community as a whole.

2026 Award Winners

Audiology

Victor H. Bray Clinical Excellence Award
Taylor Thatcher, AuD

Radhika Aravamudhan & Mani Rajappa Award of Academic Excellence
Kaylyn Yeager, AuD

Creative Arts Therapies

Stronach Buschel Endowed Scholarship
Victoria Mezher, MA

The Marian Chace Foundation Award
Olivia Kimes, MA

The Ron E. Hays and Nancy Scheller Hays Endowed Scholarship Award
Cassandra Jefferson, mA

CNHP Award for Innovation and Creative Scholarship
Kristyn Stickley, PhD

PhD Research Promise Award
Kristyn Stickley, PhD

PhD Teaching Promise Award
Monica Gaydos, PhD

Alpha Eta - PhD Program
Monica Gaydos, PhD
Kristyn Stickley, PhD

Alpha Eta - Art Therapy and Counseling Program
Grace Conklin, MA
Kara Sankus, MA

Alpha Eta - Dance/Movement Therapy and Counseling Program
Lauren Fader, MA
Mari Alejandro, MA

Alpha Eta - Music Therapy and Counseling Program
Jiayi Sun, MA
Sitong He, MA

Graduate Nursing

Outstanding Graduate Award - DNP
Janine Richard, DNP

Outstanding Graduate Award - AGACNP
Kayla Mandrykin, MSN

Outstanding Graduate Award - AGPNP
Elizabeth Tarbet, MSN

Outstanding Graduate Award - FNP
Mary Fillmore, MSN

Outstanding Graduate Award - PMHNP
Pearl Donapel, MSN

Outstanding Graduate Award - PNP
T'Keyah Williams, MSN

Outstanding Graduate Award - PAC
Roshani Patel, MSN

Outstanding Graduate Award - PPAC
Molly Hamilton, MSN

Outstanding Graduate Award - WHNP
Zalaya Johnson, MSN

Outstanding Graduate Award - LHSM
Maryanne Fitzgerald, MSN

Outstanding Graduate Award - NEFR
Meghan Hodges, MSN

Outstanding Graduate Award - QSRM
Megan Hardy, MSN

Outstanding Graduate Award - CIH
Rose Wolfe, MS

Outstanding Graduate Award - PHN
Angela Rubin, MSN

Hahnemann Hospital Nurse Alumnae Association Award
Meneko Spigner-McBeth, MSN
Moselle Jules, MSN

Kathleen Jennings-Dozier Memorial Award
Ashleigh Shugars, DNP

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

Clinical Education Award
Cailey Lever, DPT

Dragon Service Award
Maci Silicato, DPT

Leadership Award
Cailey Lever, DPT
Karly Dibofsky, DPT

Health Equity and Social Impact Award
Patriece Halton, DPT

Scholarly Excellence Award
Megan George, DPT