The Central Pennsylvania Business Journal (CPBJ) has announced this year’s winners of the Forty Under 40 award, and two York College faculty members are among them.
Rachael Lattanzio, DNP, RN, and Amy Reed '14, Ph.D., CRNA, will be recognized at a ceremony in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 24.
"The Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions is very proud of the rising stars of Drs. Rachael Lattanzio and Amy Reed,” said Emmanuel John, Dean of the Donald E. and Lois J. Myers School of Nursing and Health Professions. “We are fortunate to have these two colleagues in our Nursing and CRNA programs. We look forward to seeing the other great things they will accomplish in years to come. Congratulations to both Lattanzio and Reed for this well-deserved recognition!"
Forty Under 40 recognizes professionals 39 years of age and younger who have been successful in Central Pennsylvania. Honorees were selected by a panel of previous winners and the CPBJ leadership team based on professional accomplishments, community service, and commitment to inspiring change.
Rachael Lattanzio
Lattanzio is an assistant professor of nursing at York College of Pennsylvania (YCP) in the School of Nursing and Health Professions. She was selected for the award because of the positive impact she’s had on the lives of her patients, nursing students, wellness coaching clients, and all those who have benefited from her community service engagements. She has served on the leadership board of the Beyond Pink Foundation, where she advocates for those affected by breast cancer. She also regularly volunteers for organizations, including the American Heart Association.
Amy Reed
Reed is the assistant program director of the YCP/WellSpan Nurse Anesthesia Program and teaches at YCP. She was nominated for CPBJ’s Forty Under 40 award because of her contributions to the field of nursing and anesthesia, her skill as an instructor, and her commitment to lifelong learning. Her nominator described her as “a purpose-driven professional, focused on making a positive impact.”
About Forty Under 40
Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media/Central Penn Business Journal, said, “The 2024 Forty Under 40 are professionally successful and juggle busy lives including jobs, education and family. They understand giving back to the community is also important and make it a priority as well. These young leaders are inspiring change, and we at the Central Penn Business Journal are pleased to honor them for all they have done and will continue to do in their profession, community and beyond.”
The honorees will be recognized Oct. 24 at a celebration at the Hilton Harrisburg, One North Second Street. The evening begins at 4:30 p.m. with networking, food stations and drinks. The awards celebration starts at 5:30 p.m. followed by a dessert reception, drinks and additional networking opportunities. The event hashtag is #CPBJevents.
Winners will be profiled in a magazine inserted into the Oct. 25 issue of Central Penn Business Journal and available online at CPBJ.com.
