2024 Alumni Awards Recipients

The 2024 Alumni Awards Ceremony celebrating this year’s honorees takes place on Friday, October 4 from 6-8 p.m. in the Behan Community Room in the Hubert Campus Center.

 

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Timothy Quinn ’88 Alumni of the Year

Timothy Quinn ’88 | 2024 Alumni of the Year Award (Undergraduate)

Timothy Quinn ’88, a resident of West Palm Beach, Florida, is the Alumni of the Year Award, presented to a living member of the Association who has attained preeminence in their life through outstanding professional, scholarly, and artistic achievement; who is devoted to serving others through volunteer and community service; or who has manifested extraordinary loyalty to Albertus..

Continuing a proud family tradition at Albertus, Tim’s mother, Christine Quinn (Class of 1961), and his aunts, Anne Marie Hubbard (Class of 1955) and Eileen Caravati (Class of 1958), are all alumnae, underscoring Tim’s long-standing relationship with the College.

Tim is a world-renowned makeup artist and former Vice President of Armani. He has dedicated his career to enhancing the beauty and confidence of high-profile celebrities such as Diane Lane, Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, Hilary Swank, and Brooke Shields. He also serves as the makeup artist for First Lady Dr. Jill Biden. His work has been featured in The New York Times, The Huffington Post, Vogue, Glamour, InStyle, and Cosmopolitan. Tim was recognized as one of the “25 Beauty Stars” in W magazine and received a Genius Award in Elle Magazine.

Diagnosed with cancer in 2007, Tim underwent treatment at Mass General Cancer Center. To thank the nurses who cared for him, he organized Tim Quinn Nurses Appreciation Day, now an annual event, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024. Each year, Tim and fellow makeup artists offer beauty services to the dedicated nurses at Mass General.

Inspired by his experiences, Tim co-founded Halo 42 in August 2021, a wellness company dedicated to helping people embrace their beauty inside and out. Halo 42 creates inclusive and interactive experiences, products, and services, reflecting Tim’s belief in beauty’s profound impact on mental health and well-being.

Tim has shown exceptional loyalty to Albertus Magnus College through his leadership level contributions, helping to organize regional alumni receptions, and being an advocate for the Office of Advancement. He serves on the Campaign Executive Committee and previously was on the Alumni Advisory Board. He was part of the historic first class of males to graduate from Albertus in 1988, even serving as Class President in his senior year despite being one of only five males in his class.

Beyond his professional achievements, Tim is devoted to community service. He is involved with organizations including the American Cancer Society, Lynn Cancer Center, the Cancer Alliance of Palm Beach, Autism Speaks, the Palm Beach County Food Bank, Hearts for Moms, and he sits on the Advisory Board of the Farrah Fawcett Foundation.

 

Ena Williams ’07 M.S., ’08 M.B.A., Alumni of the Year Award

Ena Williams ’07 M.S., ’08 M.B.A. | 2024 Alumni of the Year Award (Graduate)

Ena Williams ’07 M.S., ’08 M.B.A., a resident of Hamden, Connecticut, is the 2024 recipient of the Alumni of the Year Award, presented to a living member of the Association who has attained preeminence in their life through outstanding professional, scholarly, and artistic achievement; who is devoted to serving others through volunteer and community service; or who has manifested extraordinary loyalty to Albertus.

Ena currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH), a 1541-bed three-time ANCC Magnet ® designated, level I trauma academic medical center. She is the very 1st African American CNO appointed at YNHH.

Ena began her career in Jamaica after graduating from the University Hospital of the West Indies. She migrated to the United States and in 1991 was employed as a staff nurse at Bronx Lebanon Hospital in New York. In 1992 she joined the staff at Yale New Haven as a staff nurse in the operating room and quickly progressed through several leadership positions: Laser Coordinator, Perioperative Educator, Patient Services Manager, Nursing Director, VP, and Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Patient Services. Ena assumed the role of chief nursing officer in 2018 and led the nursing team to their first ANCC Nurse Residency PTAP Accreditation in the state of Connecticut, through the COVID-19 pandemic, leading clinical and operational teams across the health system. Ena also led the team to their successful third ANCC Magnet ® designation in 2021. She was the first black nursing director, VP, and Senior VP and Chief Nursing Officer at Yale New Haven Hospital.

Ena serves on numerous local, state, national boards, and committees, and is active in her community. She currently serves as president-elect of the American Organization of Nursing Leadership (2024-2025), on the Board of Commissioners for the Joint Commission, the American Nurses Association Foundation, the Board of Trustees of the Connecticut Hospital Association and Gateway Community College Foundation. Ena is a lifetime member of the National Black Nurses, a member of the Organization of Nurse Leaders (New England), and the American Organization of Nursing Leadership. She also serves on the University of Connecticut School of Nursing (UCONN) DEIB Committee, and the Vizient Nurse Executive Network. She is an active member of her church community.

Ena has been recognized with numerous awards. Named one of the 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives by Modern Healthcare (2024); Community Leadership Award from ConnCAT (2022), the Hometown Hero Award from the Gateway Community College in New Haven (2020), Leadership Award, The North American National Nigerian Nurses Association (2018), the Legendary Women Award (2018), the Trailblazer Award from the National Black Nurses Association (2017), the Cornell Scott Health Leadership Award from the NAACP of greater New Haven (2015). She is a published author of nursing book chapters, journal articles and a frequent speaker at local, state, and national conferences.

In addition to earning her M.S. and M.B.A. from Albertus Magnus College, Ena graduated from the University Hospital of the West Indies with a Diploma in Nursing, Western Governors University (B.S.N.), and Ph.D., in Management and Leadership from Walden University. Ena is a graduate of the GE Health Management Nurse Executive Fellowship and is Board certified in Executive Nursing Practice from the American Organization of Nursing Leadership. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (2023). She was named as one of the Inaugural Fellows of the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing by the National Black Nurses Association (2024).

 

Shamain McAllister ’18, Premier Achievement Award

Shamain McAllister ’18 | 2024 Premier Achievement Award

Shamain McAllister ’18, known to most as Sha, a resident of Irvington, New Jersey, is the 2024 recipient of the Premier Achievement Award, presented to a living member of the Association who has graduated from Albertus within the last ten years and who has excelled either professionally, within the community, or has shown extraordinary loyalty and dedication to the College.

Sha received a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management with a minor in Criminal Justice from Albertus Magnus College. While attending Albertus, Sha held significant roles in the Student Government Association, serving as Vice President of Advocacy and the Director of Student Concerns. She also founded the Student Justice League, a student-led organization dedicated to raising awareness of local and global injustices and implementing practical solutions.

Sha is the Associate Director of Education and Community Impact for the International Festival of Arts and Ideas, where she creates impactful programming through creativity, authentic partnerships, and innovative ideas. Additionally, she is the Managing Director for Kulturally LIT, an organization dedicated to cultivating awareness of the African Diaspora culture. Kulturally LIT focuses on LITerary arts to enhance LITeracy within the African Diaspora community and honors and celebrates the significant contributions of African Diaspora arts and culture in the global landscape. Sha also proudly serves on the boards of The Arts Council of Greater New Haven and Best Video Film & Cultural Center.

In September 2022, Sha received the “Uplifting our Community” award from the Freddy Fixer Parade Committee. She is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., a sisterhood rooted in scholarship, sisterhood, service, and finer womanhood.