August 2021
The Most Extraordinary Women Shattering the Glass Ceiling in Education
On The Cover

Dr. Elaine Wallace: An Educational Stalwart of the Noble Profession.
Dr. Elaine Wallace, DO, MS, MS, MS, MS, always wanted to be a doctor, it was her childhood dream. No one in her family had

Dr. Elaine Wallace: An Educational Stalwart of the Noble Profession.
Dr. Elaine Wallace, DO, MS, MS, MS, MS, always wanted to be a doctor, it was her childhood dream. No one in her family had
MEET THE LEADERS

Dr. Delia Celestine: Helping Students to Become Better Versions of Themselves
Like everything else in life, education has changed and will continue to change. Educators

Hilda De Gaetano: A Veteran Physician and Dedicated Educator who Leads with a Student Centric Approach
Meet Hilda De Gaetano, associate dean of preclinical education at Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. De

Janet Hamstra: A Highly Proficient Educator and an Inspiration for Today’s Emerging Woman Educators
Everyone has their way of finding happiness. But for an educator, true happiness is

Jennifer Jordan: A Passionate Educator with the Vision to Bring Knowledge and Advancement Together
“Success is a reflection of one’s happiness. People often equate success with a measure,

Jill Wallace-Ross: Pushing students to become the best version of themselves
Having a strong passion for the human side of education, Jill Wallace-Ross, DO, MS

Kristi Messer: A Renowned Educator, Humanitarian, and Impactful Leader
“The environment we create comes from within us and this is a profound responsibility.

Margaret L. Wilkinson: A Tenacious leader devising new ways to envision medical education
Carrying a passion for education, Margaret L. Wilkinson, Associate Dean of Preclinical Education, Tampa

Nancy Klimas: Leading with Utmost Compassion and Devotion for Medical Education Improvement
“Moving the needle – basically advancing knowledge and implementing this new knowledge into medical

Pamela Moran-Walcutt: Traversing the path to building Excellent Future Physicians
Pamela Moran-Walcutt, Assistant Dean of Preclinical Education, DO program, Davie campus of Dr. Kiran

Paula Anderson-Worts: Tackling Cultural Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Medicine
Having served Nova Southeastern University (NSU) for the last 24 years, Paula Anderson-Worts, DO,

Dr. Phyllis J. Filker travels from a career in dentistry to undergraduate and graduate education.
A Journey from Educator to Administrator One of the wonders of life is how