Tribute to President Catrambone

By Juli Maxworthy, DNP, MSN/MBA, RN, CNL, CPHQ, CPPS, CHSE, FSSH, assistant professor, University of San Francisco School of Nursing and Health Professions; department chair; and director of the school’s BSN-to-DNP program

Juli Maxworthy

President Cathy Catrambone, PhD, RN, FAAN, spoke today at the opening plenary of the 44th Biennial Convention. I first met Catrambone when she served as regional coordinator chair, and I have always been impressed with her kind and down-to-earth persona. In 2015, while attending a reception for her at the 43rd Biennial Convention when she was inaugurated as president, I stood next to her husband. He was so proud of her accomplishments. In March 2016, while attending the Association of Nurse Executives conference in  Fort Worth, Texas, USA, I had the pleasure of spending some time with Catrambone, and it reaffirmed for me her passion for the profession and her family.

President Catrambone speaks at opening plenary ...

... to an appreciative audience.

Over the years, I have spent time with several past STTI presidents, and every one of them has had a strong support system. It takes a village when leaders take on such time-consuming volunteer roles. 

Catrambone’s passion for the profession is echoed in her call to "Influence to Advance Global Health and Nursing" in four areas: advocacy, policy, lifelong learning, and philanthropy. During her time as president of the honor society, she has worked tirelessly to obtain commitment from members, chapters, and regions to advance that call and contribute to the growth of the organization. Under her leadership, the Global Advisory Panel on the Future of Nursing & Midwifery (GAPFON) finalized its work. Click here to access the GAPFON report in the Virginia Henderson Global Nursing e-Repository.

In a recent message to the STTI community, President Catrambone states, “It has been the honor of my life to serve as your president.” I sense that she will be a vital part of the organization for many years to come.

President Catrambone and author in Fort Worth.