American Nurses Association President Named Among 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare

Modern Healthcare placed ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy on its prestigious annual ranking of healthcare professionals

SILVER SPRING, MD - December 8, 2025 - Today the American Nurses Association (ANA) is proud to announce that ANA President Dr. Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, was recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for 2025. The complete ranking can be found in the December issue of MH magazine, and profiles of all the honorees are available online at ModernHealthcare.com/100MostInfluential.

This prestigious recognition program acknowledges and honors individuals who are deemed by the Modern Healthcare newsroom to be the most influential figures in the industry in terms of leadership and impact.

"Influence can be exerted in many ways but regardless of whether it is used to internally shape organizations, the healthcare industry as a whole or both, playing a positive role benefits patients and the professionals responsible for their health," said Mary Ellen Podmolik, editor-in-chief of Modern Healthcare. "Our ranked list of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare highlights the executives in all corners of the industry who are striving to advance medicine and how care is delivered - and succeeding in doing so."

Dr. Mensik Kennedy was recognized for her exceptional advocacy and impact on behalf of the nursing profession. Her leadership continues to elevate the voice of nurses in shaping policy, advancing innovation, and improving healthcare for all.

"It is an incredible honor to be recognized among so many distinguished leaders who are shaping the future of healthcare," said Dr. Mensik Kennedy. "This recognition reflects the collective strength and influence of the nursing profession. Every day, nurses across the country lead with skill, compassion, and courage, and it is their unwavering commitment to patients and communities that continues to inspire my work and drive our advocacy."

Dr. Mensik Kennedy is continuing her second term as the 38th president of ANA, which began on January 1, 2025. This is her 3^rd time placing on Modern Healthcare's 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare list.

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About the American Nurses Association

The American Nurses Enterprise champions nurses by harnessing The Power of Nurses™ to drive transformation and innovation across the healthcare landscape. As the unifying force behind three foundational pillars-the American Nurses Association, the American Nurses Credentialing Center, and the American Nurses Foundation-the enterprise sets the professional standards that empower nurse-led innovation, advocacy, and research. By uniting these core organizations, the enterprise advances the nursing profession and shapes a healthier future for communities nationwide and around the globe.

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