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Dr. Nannette Hyland, interim dean of the School of Health and Natural Sciences and professor of Physical Therapy, and Dr. Kathleen Kenney-Riley, professor in the School of Nursing, have been inducted as Distinguished Fellows of the National Academies of Practice (NAP). The honor was conferred during NAP's Annual Induction Banquet and Awards Ceremony in Washington, D.C. this spring. Dr. Hyland and Dr. Kenney-Riley were recognized for their exceptional contributions to their respective fields and to the advancement of interprofessional healthcare.

Dr. Hyland and Dr. Kenney-Riley were honored for their outstanding contributions to physical therapy and nursing, respectively, as well as their commitment to advancing interprofessional healthcare. The title of Distinguished Fellow is a highly selective honor, granted to healthcare professionals who demonstrate exemplary leadership and a sustained commitment to collaborative, team-based care. Inductees are nominated and elected by current NAP Fellows from across a wide range of healthcare disciplines. 

“Congratulations to Nan and Kathy,” said Kristin Curry Greenwood, PT, DPT, Ed.D., M.S., FNAP, provost and senior vice president of academic affairs of 91Ů��. “This recognition speaks volumes about their dedication to the profession and to the collaborative spirit that defines truly impactful healthcare. They exemplify the best of what we hope to see in academic and clinical leadership.”

Dr. Hyland was inducted into NAP’s Physical Therapy Academy. A member of Mercy’s faculty since 1997, she has served in various leadership roles, including as program director for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. She is also active in the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Council of Academic Physical Therapy. 

Dr. Hyland, inducted into the Physical Therapy Academy, reflected on the honor:
“Becoming a distinguished fellow is a huge honor for me,” said Dr. Hyland. “I have always lived my professional life in an interprofessional manner. I believe that good healthcare comes from a strong team. This continues to be a driving factor in everything that I do. There are many individuals that I have mentored to who are fellows, to stand beside them is humbling. Being a fellow increases my ability to collaborate with other professions within and outside of physical therapy, and I look forward to being part of this association.”

Dr. Kenney-Riley was honored within NAP’s Nursing Academy. She brings more than 25 years of experience in teaching, nursing, and nurse practitioner roles. At Mercy, she teaches in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program and the master’s in nursing education and serves clinically as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in the Emergency Room at the Children's Hospital at Montefiore. She is also a board member of the Speranza Human Compassion Project, a nonprofit that trains health professionals in the mindful care of individuals experiencing intimate partner violence.

“I am deeply honored to be inducted into the National Academies of Practice,” said Dr. Kenney-Riley. “This recognition reflects my commitment to advancing interprofessional practice and education. Through collaboration and teaching, I strive to foster a holistic approach to healthcare that emphasizes teamwork, innovation and excellence. Over my 13 years at 91Ů��, I have worked alongside Dr. Nan Hyland to build collaborative experiences across all our healthcare programs. Together, we prepare our students to enter practice with a profound understanding of the importance of collaboration with all disciplines, patients, and families."

NAP is a non-profit organization that advises governmental bodies on the U.S. healthcare system. It champions collaboration across healthcare disciplines to enhance patient care and promote excellence in both interprofessional and preventive care.