Dr. Maya Clark-Cutaia, the inaugural Evelyn Lauder Associate Dean for Nurse Practitioner Programs at the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, is being inducted into the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing.
The National Black Nurses Association, Inc., established the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing Fellows to codify the work of nursing and other healthcare professionals who are advancing health equity, diversity, and inclusion.
“It is with great pride and enthusiasm that we welcome you as a fellow of the academy,” President Selena Gilles wrote to Clark-Cutaia. “Your selection recognizes your demonstrated leadership, commitment, and contributions to advancing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in nursing, health, and healthcare. As a Fellow, you join a distinguished community of leaders dedicated to combatting all forms of oppression and striving toward the goal of achieving health equity.”
The honor underscores Hunter’s position as an anchor institution and high-impact training ground for the state’s best nurses and promoter of health equity for all populations. Hunter was ranked third out of 210 nursing schools in New York and in the top 10% nationally by nonprofit news site RN Careers. Our master’s programs also was ranked 43rd in the United States by usnews.com’s Best Graduate Schools.
“We congratulate Dr. Clark-Cutaia for this honor,” said Joan Hansen Grabe Dean of Nursing Dr. Ann Marie Mauro. “This important recognition highlights her significant contribution to health equity in the United States and internationally.”
Dr. Clark-Cutaia also is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing.
As the inaugural associate dean of the Evelyn Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Program, Clark-Cutaia furthers health equity in New York City by training nurse practitioners in collaboration with the NYC Health + Hospitals, the nation’s largest municipal hospital system. The program offers advanced clinical training and graduate-level education focused on the critical aspects of care, from diagnosis to ordering and interpreting tests to prescribing medication.
She is a practicing clinician, nurse scientist, and researcher focusing on chronic illness. With a clinical background as an acute-care nurse practitioner, U.S. Air Force flight nurse, and community health nurse, she is interested in the impact of racism, discrimination, and social determinants on health.
Dr. Clark-Cutaia’s induction will take place on December 12 at the New York Academy of Medicine.
