Ladda Thiamwong and Desiree Díaz, international experts in their respective fields, have been selected to serve in endowed positions funded by a gift from the Florida Blue Foundation and a U.S. Department of Education grant, respectively.
UCF has appointed two nursing faculty experts to serve in new endowed positions effective today.
Aging expert Ladda Thiamwong will serve as the inaugural Florida Blue Endowed Professor for Healthy Communities, and healthcare simulation expert Desiree Díaz will serve as the inaugural ENFERMERÍA Faculty Excellence Scholar.
“Endowed faculty positions enable UCF to recognize dedicated faculty members, and unleash their potential on nursing’s future as researchers and educators,” says UCF College of Nursing Dean Mary Lou Sole. “We are thankful for the funding and philanthropic giving that supports these efforts.”
Thiamwong and Díaz were selected by a review committee, and chosen from a pool of applicants based on their exceptional contributions and demonstrated leadership in their respective fields.
“Drs. Thiamwong and Díaz have a longstanding history of impact, and in these new appointments, will be able to scale their efforts to ensure a healthier, brighter future for all,” Sole says.
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