Holly Miller (Image courtesy of Holly Miller)
Holly Miller (M.S. nursing, ’96) shows exceptional leadership in the UW Alumni Association’s Nursing Network. From organizing chapter roles to promoting membership, Miller encourages alumni to remain involved with the university after graduation.
Miller earned the UW Alumni Association’s Network Leader Award for 2023. The award recognizes active members of the UWAA who serve as leaders and who actively engage in a network. The awardee also displays significant volunteer contributions to UWAA that advance the organization’s mission.
“Miller has been instrumental in membership development, new and innovative programming and professional development opportunities,” says Jeanine Niemoller, a member of the Nursing Network and 1981 graduate of the College of Health Sciences. “She is an exceptional alumna of UW, and she deserves kudos from UWAA and all of us who have been blessed to work with her.”
From single-handedly taking on a capstone mentoring event to reaching out personally to potential members, Miller inspires many through her volunteerism and commitment to UW.
Claire Hitchcock, who recently retired from the school of nursing, notes, “She worked tirelessly to find alumni mentors for students and meticulously translated everything to a database that could be used for upcoming years.”
“As I put in my master’s application for UW’s nurse educator program, I aspire to become the next Holly Miller,” says Jenna Hluwood (M.S. nursing, ’17). “Miller is meticulously organized, willing to dedicate time and inspires fellow Nursing Network members to fulfill their potential for the benefit of UWAA.”