While nurses improve the lives of individual patients and their families as part of the healthcare system, nurse scientists impact entire patient populations. They redefine practices and policies across healthcare systems and educate the next generation of nurse leaders.
Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing seeks to honor this rich history through its Legacy Fellows, which are an elite group of high achieving individuals as demonstrated by their academic performance, research interests, and professional leadership.
Meet some current Legacy Fellows!
Jordan Rieke
Name: Jorden Rieke
Hometown: Olmsted Township, OH
Education/Credentials: BSN, RN, CCRN
Research Areas: Type 1 Diabetes
Research Topics: Type 1 Diabetes Self-Management and Diabetes Technology
Advisor: Stephanie Griggs, PhD, RN, FAAN
Why did you choose CWRU?:
CWRU, FPB, and the hospital systems in Cleveland offer a rich network to begin building a program of research in type 1 diabetes self-management.
Quiana Howard
Name: Quiana Howard
Hometown: Shaker Heights, OH
Education/Credentials: MSN, RN-BC
Research Areas: Cardiovascular Health equity
Research Topics: Type 1 Diabetes Discrimination stress and Cardiovascular Health
Advisor: Stephanie Griggs, PhD, RN, FAAN
Why did you choose CWRU?:
Growing up near Case Western Reserve, I was always aware of its prestigious history, and the presence of highly educated, competitive students. However, I never believed I was capable. I ultimately chose Case because I finally felt confident enough.
Zea Bud
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Education/Credentials: Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, BSN (2021)
Research Areas: Neuroscience and Neurodegeneration
Research Topics: Blood-Based Biomarkers of Traumatic Brain Injury
Advisor: Dr. Grant O’Connell
Why did you choose CWRU?
During my time in the School of Nursing BSN program, I worked in Dr. Andrew Pieper’s lab and loved his work and team of researchers. The nursing school was the perfect fit to stay in the same lab and collaborate with Dr. Grant O’Connell whose lab is part of the FPB Biomarker Core. I was also able to continue my education in the nursing department with a professor I have admired and learned so much from.
Bethany Armentrout
Name: Bethany Armentrout
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Education/Credentials: Sociology/Criminology from The Ohio State University (2009), ADN Gateway Community College, Phoenix, AZ (2016), BSN Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ (2016)
Research Areas: Genetics, omics, gut microbiome
Research Topics: The relationship between the gut microbiome and sleep disturbances in people with cystic fibrosis
Advisor: Eric Barbato
Why did you choose CWRU?
For the faculty and the basic science component
Current Legacy Fellows
- Quiana Howard
- Jessica Bingham
- Keisha Lovence
- Zea Bud
- Shemaine Martin
- Christine Smothers
- Jorden Rieke
- Bethany Armentrout
Past Legacy Fellows at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
- Jessica McCullough
- Megan Foradori
- Megan Alder
- Shanell Hill