Dr. Judith E. Haber Honored as a 2025 American Academy of Nursing Living Legend 

The Santa Fe Group celebrates Dr. Judi Haber, who was formally recognized as a 2025 American Academy of Nursing Living Legend on October 17, 2025, during the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. 

Dr. Haber’s honor reflects a lifetime of visionary leadership, advocacy, and mentorship that has advanced both nursing and oral health integration. Her work has inspired generations of health professionals to see oral health as inseparable from overall well-being, an idea that continues to shape the Santa Fe Group’s mission and impact today. 

Dr. Haber’s influence reaches far beyond the fields of nursing and oral health. She has worked tirelessly to build bridges between disciplines, inspired women in leadership, mentored countless colleagues and students, and demonstrated what it means to lead with purpose.  

Her career stands as a reminder that leadership that inspires connection and collaboration can change systems and lives. 

Her acceptance of the Academy’s highest recognition is a moment of pride for all who have worked alongside her and learned from her example. 

Learn more about the award and this year’s Living Legend honorees, here.