Jann Murray-García Recognized for Lasting Contributions to Health Care
Jann Murray-García has received the 2026 Alma Dea Morani, M.D. Renaissance Woman Award, recognizing her contributions to medicine and health professions education. As a co-creator of cultural humility, Murray-García helped advance an approach grounded in ongoing learning, self-reflection and respect for the people and communities health professionals serve.
Murray-García developed the Anti-Racism and Cultural Humility Training Program, which helps health leaders examine bias and practices that contribute to unequal outcomes. She also founded the Interprofessional Central Valley Road Trip, giving students opportunities to learn directly from residents about the strengths and challenges of communities along Highway 99.
Since the School of Nursing’s founding, she has helped shape its culture through inclusive excellence efforts and practices that support belonging, respect and shared accountability. Her work has also reached local high schools, where she has volunteered to promote dialogue about race and social justice.
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