Mason Phd, Rn, Faan, Diana J.

About the Author

Dr. Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a distinguished nurse leader, educator, and advocate whose career spans over four decades in advancing nursing practice, policy, and education. A professor emerita at New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, she has held influential roles including editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Nursing and president of the American Academy of Nursing. Dr. Mason's work focuses on empowering nurses to influence health policy and address systemic inequities in healthcare delivery. Through her scholarship and mentorship, she has shaped generations of professionals committed to social justice and evidence-based reform. Her seminal contributions continue to guide the intersection of nursing and public policy, inspiring transformative change in health care systems worldwide.