Dear Hello, 

Happy July! We’re excited to highlight this month’s key updates.

July also marks Dr. Jean Watson’s birthday on the 21st. In honor of her legacy, we’re aiming to welcome 86 new members to the WCSI family. We invite you to join us or share this opportunity within your community.

Wishing you a wonderful summer, and thank you for being part of our newsletter community!

Newsletter highlights include:

• 86 for 86 Campaign: Honor Jean's birthday on the 21st!
• Award Recognition: Congratulations to Dr. Lori Gdanetz!
• Boletín para colegas en Español
• WCSI Leadership Spotlight
• Science & Soul Summit: Early Bird Registration ends August 1! 

• Community News 

• Lotus Recognition
  
• Global News
• Volunteer Opportunity: Caritas Consortia Coordinator 

Join our 86 for 86 Campaign and become a new member

in honor of Jean's Birthday on July 21! 🎉 

*** Unlike many organizations in our field, WCSI is not affiliated with any university, nor do we receive regular or institutional funding of any kind. We exist entirely through the strength of our programs, the generosity of donors, and the commitment of members like you. Your membership directly
sustains our core operational costs — and makes everything we do possible.

Congratulations to our Director of Education, Dr. Lori Gdanetz, for her DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award nominated by Kaiser Permanente Nurse Scholars Academy for her outstanding work on the KP CCEP Program! 

WCSI Leadership Spotlight

Congratulations to our Caring Science colleagues!

Dr. Anita Girard
WCSI Board Ambassador 

 Incoming President:
The American Nurses Association!

Dr. Cameron Duncan

WCSI Lead Academic Affiliate

2026 FAAN Inductee:

The American Academy of Nurses!

Dr. Grissel Hernandez

WCSI Board President

2026 FAAN Inductee:

The American Academy of Nurses!

Dr. Rayne Soriano

WCSI Board Ambassador 

2026 FAAN Inductee:

The American Academy of Nurses!

Dr. Gloria Littlemouse

WCSI Caritas Leader
2026 Distinguished Scholar:
Global Academy of Holistic Nursing! 

We honor and celebrate all inductees of the
American Academy of Nurses! 🎉

Science & Soul Summit -

Early Bird Registration Ends August 1!

• Congratulations to our newest Caritas Leaders - cohort 11! 

• August's Caritas Leadership Program - Registration Closes July 19th

• New self-paced e-learning course: Intro to the Caritas Processes now on NurseGrid and Vanderbilt online. Open to all, 2.5 ANCC contact hours
• Check out this video on Caring Science from Mona El-Shazly, Caritas Coach® 
• Read the quarterly issue of Caritas with a K newsletter, published by Karen White-Trevino, Caritas Coach® 
• Nursing Way is hosting a Zoom session with Jean on July 21st. 

Lotus Recognition

Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center earned the WCSI
Lotus Recognition™ for demonstrating a deeply rooted Caring
Science culture grounded in the 10 Caritas Processes. The designation highlights Vallejo’s commitment to human‑centered care through compassionate patient experiences, staff well‑being practices, and sustained Caring Science leadership.
 

Click here for press release

Global News

Our Global Director, Dr. Hector Rosso, presenting at the 5th Meru Uni of Science & Technology International Conference, Kenya. In addition he facilitated holistic activites with our Kenya Country Group Leads:
Dr Mary Joy Kaimuri (left) Dean, Faculty of Nursing at the University of Meru and Naomi Mutea (right), Meru Faculty and Coordinator of the Kenya Watson Caring Science Country Group.

Volunteer Opportunity:
Caritas Consortia Coordinator 

WCSI is seeking a Volunteer WCSI Caritas Consortia Coordinator!
This role supports the Regional Caritas Consortia and helps advance Dr. Jean Watson’s Caring Science work across communities. The remote volunteer position has an estimated time commitment of 3–4 hours per month.
Click here for more details and application instructions. If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share. 

 Thank you for reading our newsletter and being part of our community, and please share your announcements so we can celebrate you!

In gratitude of your enduring support,

Jean & Julie Watson and all at WCSI