
We are delighted to celebrate our “Bridge Scholarships” for CDCES Prep Boot Camp and the Live Seminar Scholarships!
Celebrating Our Diabetes Education Scholarship Recipients
We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming response to our Bridge Scholarships for both the CDCES Prep Boot Camp and Live Seminar Scholarships. Your passion, dedication, and commitment to advancing in diabetes care truly inspired us.
Each application we received was a powerful reminder of the incredible work being done across our healthcare community. Our panel of judges faced the challenging task of selecting recipients, carefully evaluating each application based on several important criteria: financial need, person-centered language, inclusivity, impact, volunteerism, and readiness to sit for the CDCES exam.
After thoughtful consideration, we are thrilled to announce the recipients of this round of scholarships! 🎉
These individuals represent the very best of what our community stands for—dedication, empathy, service, and the drive to grow professionally and personally. The scholarships they’ve received will not only recognize their hard work and achievements but also provide the support they need as they take the next step in their journey toward becoming Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialists.
Please join us in congratulating our scholars! Their commitment to improving diabetes care and education will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on the communities they serve.
To our scholarship recipients: Congratulations! And to our entire community of healthcare professionals: Thank you for your continued passion, perseverance, and support. Together, we are building a stronger, more inclusive future in diabetes care.
San Diego Live Seminar Bridge Recipients

Jessika Junick
FNP-C
Roswell, NM

Christy Walowit
MS, RDN
Sacramento, CA
CDCES Bridge Boot Camp Recipients

Jue Lia Fong
BS, MSN, PHN
Los Angeles, CA

Shelagh Cooley
ADN, BA in Public Policy, Master's in International Development
South Hero, VT

Erica Otieno
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics - Registered Dietitian
Houston, TX

Alaina Hernandez
ARPN, FNP-C
Texarkana, TX

Lynsi Beers
Bachelor of Science in Foods & Nutrition, RDN, LDN
Pinehurst, NC

Eglazia Brown
Registered Nurse, BSN
Charleston, SC

Maribel Medina
RN
Chicago, IL

Emily D'Angelo
MS, RD, HWC
Hartford, CA

Trudee Murray
MS, BSN, CCRN-Pediatric, CPHQ
Sacramento, CA

Nicki Li
RDN
Lodi, CA

Jovanna Orozco
MS, RDN, LDN
Charlotte, NC
Tina Guadan Fogall
MS, RDN, CD
Bellevue, WA
Jacqueline Lee
AGACNP, CNP, RN, CCRN
Minneapolis, MN
Gina Duncan
FNP- BC
Brooklyn. NY
Cinthia Reyez
BSN, RN
Kansas City, MO
Oliver Thompson
MPH
Gooding, ID
Thendral Srinivasan
BSN
Cary, NC
Nayelie Benitez Santos
MS in Nursing, FNP
Corona, CA
Live in San Diego
DiabetesEd Training Seminar
Join us live October 22nd – 23rd, 2025!
30+ CEs with Expanded Accreditation!


Join our expert team for engaging, interactive sessions that bring the ADA Standards of Care to life—covering medications, behavior change, technology, and more. Ideal for CDCES or BC-ADM exam prep, this course also includes a 4-hour Virtual Medical Nutrition Therapy Toolkit and bonus content that also meets CDCES renewal requirements.
Program Objectives:
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the current ADA Standards for diagnosis, goals, and person-centered diabetes management across the lifespan.
- Demonstrate insulin pattern management and dosing strategies in clinical scenarios.
- Implement timely screening and risk reduction strategies for microvascular and cardiovascular complications.
- Incorporate behavior change techniques and medical nutrition therapy to support people with diabetes self-management and lifestyle adjustment.
Expert Faculty:

Diana Isaacs, PharmD, BCPS, BCACP, CDCES, BC-ADM, FADCES, FCCPCES

Beverly Thomassian, RN, MPH, CDCES, BC-ADM
The use of DES products does not guarantee the successful passage of the certification exam. CBDCE and ADCES do not endorse any preparatory or review materials for the CDCES or BC-ADM exams, except for those published by CBDCE & ADCES.