Foundation Friend of the Year Award

David R. Marshall, senior vice president and chief nursing executive at Cedars-Sinai Health System in Los Angeles, has demonstrated sustained generosity and commitment to the AONL Foundation, highlighted by seven consecutive years of philanthropic giving at the prestigious Nightingale Guild level. Beyond his financial support, Marshall has been volunteer leader, serving as an at-large board member and member of the development committee. He has helped secure significant sponsorships for AONL’s Annual Conference. Previously serving as a member of the AONL Board of Directors and as treasurer, Marshall’s continuous leadership and generosity that have strengthened the AONL Foundation’s reach and impact. David received the award at the 2026 AONL Inspiring Leaders Conference in Chicago. 

UKG provides workforce management systems used by more than 3,500 hospitals and 10,000 post-acute care facilities, including nearly 90% of the largest U.S. health systems. From spearheading the first AONL Foundation Think Tank and Leadership Symposium to Nanne Finis, retired Chief Nurse Executive, co-founding AONL’s Leadership, Innovation, Technology & Transformation Committee and participating on the Foundation’s Corporate Advisory Council—UKG has been instrumental in advancing our mission. Through these collaborative efforts, UKG has played a pivotal role in expanding the AONL Foundation’s national programming and advancing thought leadership on the complex workforce challenges facing nurse leaders. Jackie Blanchard, DNP, RN, LSSGB, chief nursing executive, and Samantha Glennon, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, nurse executive, strategy & solutions, accepted the Friend of the Year award at the 2026 AONL Inspiring Leaders Conference in Chicago.