Emerging Leaders Tackling the Challenges of Environmental Health

The nursing tradition is rich in service and selflessness, which has helped contribute to our reputation as a widely respected and trusted profession. Inadvertently, however, a selfless approach can deter nursing leaders from elevating their stories as models of success. In the interest of highlighting the narratives of emerging nurse leaders, this article presents the stories of four nurses from across the United States who are working within the realm of environmental health. From climate change to lead poisoning, and from environmental advocacy to community health education, these four nursing leaders from the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments (ANHE) embody what it means to tackle the challenges of environmental health with courage, innovation, and tenacity.