Hall of Honor - 2011 Inductee

Donna Howard
M.A. 1977, Health Education

Leader of Public Health State Policy

Honorary Awards…

• Distinguished Alumni Award, The University of Texas School of Nursing
• Champion for Nursing Education, Texas Association of Deans and Directors of Professional Nursing Programs
• Outstanding Leadership on Healthcare Issues (two-time recipient), Texas Hospital Association, Texas Hospital Advocacy Tribute
• Healthcare Hero, Austin Business Journal

Career Highlights

• Texas State Representative, District 48
• Board Member, Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy and Expanding Horizon Foundation
• Trustee, Eanes Independent School District
• Past President, Texas Nurses Association, District 5
• Patient Education Coordinator, SETON Medical Center
• Instructor, UT Austin, Dept of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
• Critical Care Nurse, Brackenridge Hospital and SETON Medical Center
• Co-founder, Air Quality Caucus - bipartisan group working to reduce air pollution and its negative health impacts

 

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