A LEGACY OF IMPACT: MIKHAIL SHNEYDER PASSES THE TORCH TO DR. MARY BITTNER Built on a dream and fueled by the mission to empower others through access and opportunity, Mikhail Shneyder, DNEd (hc), MBA, RN, has served as the president of the Board of Directors of Nightingale Foundation since its inception in January 2022. Throughout his tenure, Mikhail has been an invaluable asset to the formation, steady growth,
In May 2025, Mikhail announced his resignation as board president. Thanks to his exceptional leadership, Nightingale Foundation has trans- formed countless lives. Although stepping back from board duties, his impact will endure, and he will continue supporting the Foundation. Thank you, Mikhail, for the energy and passion you have brought to the Foundation. Your investment in nursing education is invaluable. Following Mikhail’s tenure, Dr. Mary Bittner will be the new board president. A nurse leader with 34 years of healthcare operations experience, she brings deep exper- tise and commitment to the Foundation’s mission, having led services in various settings and worked with Caravan Health after her 2014 retirement.
and accomplishments of Nightingale Foundation.
As a founding member, Mikhail helped develop the Foundation’s mission, vision, and focus. He championed the board, built its infrastructure, and established the Shneyder & Kirk Reaching the Impossible Scholarship Fund, aiding Nightingale learners who completed remedial coursework to enter the prelicensure BSN program. His work has opened pathways for individuals pursuing nursing careers.
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