Associate professor Judith Bacchus Cornelius has been chosen a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Induction into the academy is a significant milestone in a nurse leader’s career in which their accomplishments are honored by their colleagues within and outside the profession. Fellows are selected based on their contributions and impact to advance the public’s health.
Cornelius a faculty member in the School of Nursing for 16 years, has served as chair of various committees on the unit, college and university level. Presently, she is chair of the College of Health and Human Services’ International Committee. She serves as vice president on the board of directors for RAO Community Health, Advocacy Lead for the Black Treatment AIDS Network and community lead for the faith-based HIV prevention initiative for Mecklenburg County Health Department.
The American Academy of Nursing recognizes the field’s most accomplished leaders in policy, research, practice, administration and academia. Fellows contribute their collective expertise to the academy, engaging with health leaders nationally and globally to improve health and achieve health equity by impacting policy through nursing leadership, innovation and science.
"We’re very pleased to know that Dr. Cornelius' contributions to the nursing profession have been recognized by the American Academy of Nursing. Her HIV research has made a difference in the lives of countless families and communities across the United States,” said Dena Evans, director of the UNC Charlotte School of Nursing.
Cornelius was one of 225 individuals selected to be inducted into the 2021 Class of Fellows. The 2021 fellows represent 38 states, the District of Columbia and 18 countries. Cornelius and fellow inductees will be recognized for their significant contributions to health and health care at the academy’s annual Health Policy Conference in October.