Jody consistently demonstrates the extraordinary compassion, leadership, and human connection that the DAISY Award celebrates. She goes above and beyond to support team members and campuses across the system, ensuring that everyone feels cared for, encouraged, and empowered. 

Her broad understanding of each campus’s progress on their Magnet journey reflects her strategic insight, dedication, and unwavering commitment to nursing excellence.

What truly sets Jody apart is the deeply personal way she cares for her teams. She remembers every birthday, milestone, and special life event, and she celebrates each one with warmth and sincerity. Her kindness is not a task—it is who she is. Colleagues describe her as someone with a good heart, a calming presence, and a genuine desire to lift others up.

Through her compassion, attentiveness, and consistent support, Jody creates an environment where nurses feel valued not only for their work but for who they are as people. She embodies the spirit of the DAISY Award and is profoundly deserving of this recognition.