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LATEST PRESS RELEASES

What we've been up to.

FEATURED
March 17, 2026
The Healthy Workforce Institute is proud to announce that Dr. Renee Thompson, CEO and Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, will host a preconference

March 17, 2026

Dr. Renee Thompson Announced as a Pre-Conference Speaker at the 2026 AONL Annual Conference in Chicago

The Healthy Workforce Institute is proud to announce that Dr. Renee Thompson, CEO and Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, will host a preconference session at the 2026 American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) Annual Conference. Dr. Thompson’s

March 9, 2026

Healthy Workforce Institute to Exhibit at 2026 American Organization for Nursing Leadership Conference

The Healthy Workforce Institute will exhibit at the 2026 American Organization for Nursing leadership (AONL) Conference in Chicago Illinois on 30-31 March 2026. CEO & Founder, Dr. Renee Thompson and members of her team will share their proven

December 12, 2025

Healthy Workforce Institute CEO and Founder Dr. Renee Thompson Named 2026 Fellow by the American Organization for Nursing Leadership

The Healthy Workforce Institute proudly announces that its CEO and Founder, Dr. Renee Thompson, has been named a 2026 Fellow of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (FAONL)

JULY 28, 2025

Healthy Workforce Institute Unveils New Validated Self-Reflection Tool to Address Workplace Bullying

The Healthy Workforce Institute is proud to announce the official launch of the “What If You Are the Bully?” tool — a groundbreaking, evidence-based self-reflection instrument designed to help individuals accurately assess their own behavior in the workplace.

MARCH 29, 2025

Healthy Workforce Institute Receives Certification as a Women-Owned Small Business by the U.S. Small Business Administration

The Healthy Workforce Institute is proud to announce its official certification as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This designation recognizes the institute as a woman-led organization that meets the federal standards
AS SEEN IN

Where our work has been recognized.

AWARDS & CREDENTIALS

Recognition that reflects the depth and reach of our work.

Active

CSP®

Certified Speaking Professional

2026

FAONL

Fellow — American Organization for Nursing Leadership

2025

WOSB

Women-Owned Small Business — U.S. SBA Certified

2022

Powerful Women of Tampa Bay

In recognition of the positive contributions made to
the community.

2022-2023

Top 30

Top 30 Best Nurse Influencers to Follow — Berxi™

2022

FAAN

Fellow — American Academy of Nursing

2025

Keynote Speakers to Follow

USA Today: Business Keynote Speakers to Follow
2025

2024

Icon Award Winner

FNA — Icon Award Winner: Safe Spaces Award

Excellence in Nursing

Excellence in Nursing — Pittsburgh Magazine

Top 10 Healthcare Voices

LinkedIn Top 10 Healthcare Voices

Distinguished Scholar & HR Practitioner

American Society for Talent Development

Nightingale of Pennsylvania

Statewide honor for excellence and leadership in
nursing.

2019

APRN Rising Star

NANN APRN Rising Star

2023

Leadership Award

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Association Leadership

OD Practitioner of the Year

Minnesota Organization Development Practitioner of
the Year

Healthcare Hero Award

Recognizing outstanding contributions to the
healthcare community.

Outstanding Researcher

National Society of Performance & Instruction

Distinguished Alumni

Distinguished Alumni, University of Minnesota

MEDIA CONTACT

For press inquiries, interviews, and speaking requests.

Ashley Thompson

COO, CFO, CHRO ashley@healthyworkforceinstitute.com

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