Transcultural Nursing Scholars Founded in 2004
Scholars Executive Committee
Dr. Rick Zoucha, Director 
Dr. Sandy Mixer, Secretary Transcultural Nursing Scholars
Dr. Joanna Maxwell (Basuray), Director-Elect Dr. Mary Brigid Martin, Treasurer Transcultural Nursing Scholars
- Establish mechanisms for identifying and recognizing outstanding scholars and mentors in transcultural nursing and healthcare globally.
- Establish criteria for differentiating levels of competence in transcultural nursing.
- Utilize leadership in the dissemination and implementation of concepts, models, theories and research relevant to transcultural healthcare and education.
- Promote implementation of culturally congruent and competent care through education, research, practice and administration.
- Create a forum for exploring innovative approaches to the present and emerging issues in transcultural healthcare.
Members of the TCNS Scholars Group
The induction of the Charter Members of the Transcultural Nursing Scholars was held on October 8, 2004 at a ceremony at the Transcultural Nursing Society Worldwide Headquarters at Madonna University.
Foundress and First President of the Transcultural Nursing Society:
PAST PRESIDENTS GROUP who became the First Scholars Inducted:
- Joyceen S. Boyle, PhD, RN, FAAN (1977-1978)
- Joan Uhl-Pierce, PhD, RN, FAAN (1978-1983) (Deceased)
- Beverly M. Horn, PhD, RN, CTN-A (1984-1986 and 1997-1999)
- Anna Frances (Fran) Wenger, PhD, RN, FAAN (1989-1991)(Deceased)
- Margaret M. Andrews, PhD, RN, CTN-A, FAAN (1991-1993)
- Marilyn (Marty) Douglas, PhD, RN, FAAN (1993-1995)
- Rachel E. Spector, PhD, RN, CTN-A, FAAN (1999-2001)
- Rick Zoucha, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, CTN-A, FAAN (2001-2003)
- Dula F. Pacquiao, EdD, MA, CTN-A, TNS (2003-2005)
2005 Inductees Transcultural Nursing Society Scholars
- Josepha Campinha-Bacote, PhD, MAR, PMHCNS-BC, CTN-A, FAAN
- Joyce Newman Giger, EdD, APRN, BC, FAAN
- Patti Ludwig-Beymer, PhD, RN, CTN-A, NEA-BC, CPPS, FAAN
- Akram Omeri (nee Salek), OAM (Order of Australia Medal) PhD, RN, CTN-A, FACN
- Marilyn R. McFarland, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CTN-A
- Larry Purnell, AND, BSN, MS, MSN, PhD
- Marilyn A. Ray, PhD, RN, MS, MA, CTN-A, FSfAA, FAAN
2006 Inductees Transcultural Nursing Society Scholars
- Ruth Davidhizar, DNS, RN, ARNP-BC, FAAN (Deceased)
- Lydia DeSantis, PhD, RN, FAAN, CTN-A
- Jody Glittenberg Hinrichs, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Genevieve A. Lehanani Kinney PhD, MEd, CTN-A, TNS
- June E. Miller, RN, PhD, COL, ANC USAR RET
2007 Inductees Transcultural Nursing Scholars
- Jana Lauderdale, PhD, RN, FAAN
- Marianne R. Jeffreys, EdD, RN
- Irena (Rena) Papadopoulos, PhD, MA(Ed), BA, DipNEd, DipN, RGN, RM, NDNCert, RNT, FHEA
2008 Inductees Transcultural Nursing Scholars
2009 Inductee Transcultural Nursing Scholars
2010 Inductees Transcultural Nursing Scholars
2011 Inductees Transcultural Nursing Scholars
- Anita Noble, DNSc, CNM, CTN-A, IBCLC
- Sandra J. Mixer, PhD, RN, CTN-A
- Priscilla Limbo Sagar, EdD, RN, ACNS-BC, CTN-A
- Carol O. Long, PhD, RN, FPCN, FAAN
- HibaWehbe-Alamah, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, CTN-A
2012 Inductees Transcultural Nursing Scholars
- Rebecca C. Lee, PhD, RN, PHCNS-BC, CTN-A
- Donna Z. Shambley-Ebron, PhD, RN, CTN-A
- Lauren Clark, RN, PhD, FAAN
2013 Inductees to the Transcultural Nursing Scholars
2014 Inductees to the Transcultural Nursing Scholars
- Roxanne Amerson, PhD, RN, CTN-A, CNE
- Martha B. Baird, PhD, APRN/CNS-BC, CTN-A
- Lydia Gordón de Isaacs PhD, MSN, BSN
- Jehad O. Halabi, PhD, RN
- Naohiro Hohashi, PhD, RN, PHN, LSN, HS
- Ann O. Hubbert, PhD, RN, CTN-A
2015 Inductees to the Transcultural Nursing Scholars
- Carol Bloch, PhD, RN, CTN-A, CNS
- Carolyn Bloch, PhD, RN, CTN-A, CNS
- Elizabeth Fitzgerald, EdD, APRN, PMHCNS-BC, LMFT, LPCC, C-TEFL
2016 Inductees to the Transcultural Nursing Scholars
- Dr. Jean Anthony
- Dr. Alba Lucero Lopez Diaz
- Karen Burkett, PhD, RN, PPCNP-BC
- Dr. Kay Daub
2017 Inductees to the Transcultural Nursing Scholars
- Patricia M. Burrell, PhD, RN
- Joanne Ehrmin, PhD, RN, CNS
- Paule V. Joseph, PhD, FNP-BC, CTN-B
- Violeta Lopez, PhD, RN, FACN
- Sandra Lovering, DHSc, RN, CTN-A, FAAN
- Louise Racine, PhD, RN
2018 - No Individual Inducted in 2018
2019 Inductee to the Transcultural Nursing Scholars
2020 Inductees to the Transcultural Nursing Scholars
- Dr. John Collins
- Dr. Norma G. Cuellar
- ROZZANO C. LOCSIN, RN; PhD, FAAN
- Dr. Mary Brigid Martin
