The assistant professor and associate dean for strategic engagement and impact is honored as a Distinguished Practitioner and Fellow of the prestigious interdisciplinary health care association.
The University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON)’s Yvette Conyers, DNP, RN, FNP-C, CTN-B, CFCN, CNE, CWCN-AP, FADLN, FNAP, assistant professor and associate dean for strategic engagement and impact, has been inducted as a Distinguished Practitioner and Fellow of the National Academies of Practice (NAP).
NAP membership honors health care professionals who have excelled in their field and are dedicated to furthering practice, scholarship, and policy in support of interprofessional care. Members are elected by their peers for their commitment to advancing collaborative health care. Its Class of 2026 comprises distinguished practitioners from 17 health professions.
“Receiving this distinction is deeply meaningful to me because it honors the hands‑on, community‑rooted work that has shaped my career,” Conyers said. “From partnering with local organizations to working alongside interprofessional teams on the ground, my passion has always been meeting communities where they are and building trust‑driven solutions that improve health and equity. This fellowship affirms the power of collaborative, grassroots nursing leadership to create lasting impact.”
Her induction took place March 14 during NAP’s banquet and awards ceremony in Indianapolis.