FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: marcom@dnpsofcolor.org

ALEXANDRIA, VA – December 15, 2025 – DNPs of Color, the premier organization serving as the voice for doctoral-prepared nurses of color, is proud to announce its Virtual Commencement Celebration recognizing the achievements of nurses who earned their Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degrees in December 2025. The virtual ceremony will take place on Friday, December 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET and will feature a keynote address from Dr. Sandy Phan, a distinguished nurse scholar and nationally recognized champion for diversity, equity, and workplace civility in nursing.

Dr. Phan, a first-generation Vietnamese American and Nursing Professional Development Specialist at UC Davis Health, has embedded her groundbreaking DNP work on workplace civility into nurse residency and leadership programs nationwide to foster psychological safety and retention. Currently pursuing her PhD with a focus on advancing cultural humility in nursing education, she chairs the Association for Nursing Professional Development’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and was a Fellow in the inaugural 2024 Health Equity Influencers Program for Nurse Educators at Mercy University.

“Dr. Phan’s dedication to creating inclusive, psychologically safe environments where all nurses can thrive perfectly embodies the mission of DNPs of Color,” said Dr. Danielle McCamey, Founder and CEO of DNPs of Color. “Her work advancing cultural humility in nursing education and her commitment to building a more diverse workforce make her an inspiring role model for our graduates as they embark on the next phase of their professional journey.”

The Virtual Commencement Celebration honors the dedication and perseverance of doctoral graduates who have expanded nursing knowledge, advanced practice innovations, and demonstrated leadership in addressing health inequities affecting underserved communities. The event provides graduates, faculty, family members, and supporters nationwide the opportunity to come together in recognition of these significant achievements.

Event Details:

  • Event: DNPs of Color Virtual Commencement Celebration
  • Date & Time: Friday, December 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM ET
  • Format: Virtual event
  • Registration: www.dnpsofcolor.org

Since 2020, DNPs of Color has hosted virtual commencement celebrations that have become a cherished tradition, creating space to honor graduates and inspire the next generation of nurse leaders. For more information about the Virtual Commencement Celebration or DNPs of Color, visit www.dnpsofcolor.org contact programs@dnpsofcolor.og 

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DNPs of Color (DOCs), is a 501c3 nonprofit nursing organization, whose mission is to serve Doctors of Nursing Practice of Color through networking, mentorship and advocacy to increase diversity in doctoral studies, clinical practice, and leadership for nurses. Please visit our website www.dnpsofcolor.org  and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @dnpsofcolor.