2023
Distinguished
ALUMNI OF
THE YEAR
AMANDA D . MARTIN , MSN , RN
The annual Distinguished Alumni of the Year Award celebrates a PHSC graduate for outstanding professional achievements and service to the College , our students and the community . Amanda Martin (‘ 00 ), a graduate of PHSC ’ s nursing program , was recognized as the 2023 Distinguished Alumni of the Year .
After her time at PHSC , Amanda received her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of South Florida and continued her education to become an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner ( ARNP ) in Family Practice . She currently serves as the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at AdventHealth Dade City .
Committed to making a difference in the community , Amanda has supported and served numerous organizations , including PHSC , during the past 28 years of working and residing in Dade City . She was instrumental in the establishment of the Vonnie Roberts Memorial Scholarship , an endowed scholarship created in memory of a nursing supervisor who lost her life tragically to domestic violence . Since 2009 , this scholarship has benefited many PHSC nursing students and will continue to provide financial assistance to students for years to come . This is a small testament to the tireless work Amanda has done and continues to do throughout our community .
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