Shawna Edwards, MSN, RN, Chief Nursing Officer at Saint Mary’s Hospital Announced as a 2024 Paradigm for Parity® Woman on the Rise

WATERBURY, Conn. - Saint Mary’s Hospital is honored to announce that their Chief Nursing Officer, Shawna Edwards, MSN, RN, has been named as a Paradigm for Parity 2024 Women on the Rise honoree. This annual acknowledgement in honor of Women’s Equality Day celebrates exceptional women in corporate leadership who are breaking barriers, advancing gender parity, and promoting racial equity in the workforce. 

“The issue of gender parity feels more urgent than ever before, and these honorees have gone above and beyond to catalyze change and continue moving our mission forward,” said Nadine Bullock-Pottinga, Paradigm for Parity CEO. “We look forward to seeing the contributions that these powerful women make in their workplaces and beyond.” 

Edwards has been instrumental in enhancing the quality of nursing practice and fostering initiatives to improve patient outcomes. Her leadership and commitment to Saint Mary’s Hospital and Trinity Health Of New England have significantly advanced the organization’s mission of fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. 

“Shawna’s passion for education and professional development and her dedication to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace is evident in her everyday work as a leader,” said Kim Kalajainen, President, Saint Mary’s Hospital. “She does all of this with calming presence and an empathetic demeanor and is an inspiration to all of us.”

Paradigm for Parity is dedicated to addressing systemic barriers to close the gaps in gender and racial parity and transforming corporate culture to ensure all individuals can thrive. Trinity Health Of New England is proud to be a member of the Paradigm for Parity coalition. To learn more about the fight for gender parity and the 2024 Women on the Rise nominees, please visit Paradigm for Parity.