Awardees

Nihadatou Danssofo

Attending Southern CT State Univ.  She is passionate about the care she provides and her she aspires to be a nurse in the NICU where she can provide exceptional  care and support to newborns and their families. 

Lihanna Frew

Attending Southern CT State Univ. and she is looking forward to learning and studying.  She aspires to be a nurse and provide great care to patients who are housed in the pediatric department. 

Sofia Petrafesa 

Attending Post University.  As a cancer survivor, Sofia appreciates the hospital staff that have provided her with excellent care over the years.  She is motivated by this experience to also become a nurse so that she can apply the same care, empathy and compassion towards her patients. 

Japrise Young

Attending University of Bridgeport Japrise had the pleasure of working with Jasmyn in the stroke unit at YNHH!  She is looking forward to learning and crafting her nursing skills so that she can provide excellent care to her patients.

Iesha Brown

Attending the Helene Fuld College of Nursing 

Iesha's long term educational goal is to become a travel nurse where she can provide care all over the world especially in underserved communities where healthcare is not available.