Norma Martínez Rogers, Ph.D., RN, FAAN

Presidential Distinguished Service Award

The Distinguished Service to the Institution Award honors a
UT Health San Antonio employee who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the university. Through dedication of time, talent and leadership, the individual serves as a role model and mentor to students and colleagues. The award recipient has made major contributions to the growth and development of UT Health San Antonio and the education of the next generation of health care professionals who will serve San Antonio, South Texas and the world.

Norma Martínez Rogers, Ph.D., RN, FAAN
Professor, Office for Faculty Excellence, School of Nursing
“As a tenured full professor, Dr. Martínez Rogers has served throughout her career as a role model for Hispanic students
and faculty. She established, with colleagues, the National
Hispanic Nurses Association, served as its president and
has now founded the International Association of Latino
Nurse Faculty and serves as its president. She has given
voice to the underserved nationally and, indeed, has
given distinguished service to UT Health San Antonio.”
– Eileen T. Breslin, Ph.D., RN, FAAN, professor and dean, School
of Nursing