Latina Cuban American Latino Community Healthcare Leadership

Meet Danay Rodriguez-Arritola, 2025 Hispanic Woman of Distinction, DNP, Chief Nursing Officer, Larkin Community Hospital’s Palm Springs Campus

“Hispanic women embody resilience, strength, and an unwavering commitment to their families and communities, often breaking barriers while preserving the cultural values that define them. Their contributions are evident in the way they nurture future generations, fight for social justice, and empower those around them.”

Born in Cuba, Danay Rodriguez-Arritola, DNP is a distinguished nurse leader and healthcare executive with over two decades of experience in the healthcare sector. She serves as the Chief Nursing Officer at Larkin Community Hospital’s Palm Springs Campus where she helps shape patient care strategies and advancing nursing excellence.

Her leadership extends as president of the Miami chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses where she advocates for the professional growth of Hispanic nurses and the enhancement of healthcare quality for Hispanic communities.

Danay earned an Associate in Nursing degree from Miami Dade College and a Master’s in Business Administration and Doctorate (DNP) from Miami Regional University. Her academic pursuits underscore her dedication to lifelong learning and leadership in nursing.

Danay also is deeply involved in community service working with community partners organizing food and toy drives, health fairs that deliver free health screenings and preventive care workshops to underserved populations. Her efforts aim to reduce healthcare disparities and promote wellness among vulnerable communities.

Her professional excellence and community service has been recognized with a Hero Behind the Front Lines Award from the Medi Law Firm, the Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for Patient Experience, the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Champion Community Engagement award and numerous other accolades.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Danay played a crucial role in ensuring the safety of frontline workers and the community. Her efforts earned her recognition as a Tenet Hero and induction into the Tenet Hall of Fame.

Danay has been happily married for more than 30 years to Daniel Arritola, a CT Technician. Together they have four children, Daniel, Alfredo, Rene and Stephanie, who are the pride of their lives.

THE 2025 HISPANIC WOMEN of DISTINCTION ARE:

1. MARISA AZARET, PsyD,

Clinical Director, Nicklaus Children’s Psychology Department  MIAMI-DADE

2. INES BAUTISTA CAPOTE President/CEO of Mayor Poder Foundation/Senior Power- MIAMI 3. NATY L. DIAZ, Founder, CEO, Prestige Clinical Research Center, Inc. – BROWARD 4. JESSY ALLAIN MENA Donor Relations Mgr. Kids in Distress & Family Central – BROWARD 5. YESENIA MORENO Managing Partner, New Edge Associates, CEO Florida Banking Forum – MIAMI-DADE 6. MARCELA MUNERA Campus Director, Ana G. Mendez University – BROWARD 7. DANAY RODRIGUEZ-ARRITOLA Chief Nursing Officer, Larkin Community Hospital – BROWARD 8. MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ Attorney, GEICO Insurance Company – BROWARD 9. DIANA SANTA MARIA Founder/Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Diana Santa Maria, PA, Bilingual Mediators, Inc. Founder & Mediator – MIAMI-DADE 10. ESTRELLITA S. SIBILA– Real Estate Attorney, Sibila Law – MIAMI-DADE 11. INGRID GUEVARA VANALSTYNE VP of Learning & Culture, Hanley Foundation – PALM BEACH 12. CAROLINE VILLANUEVA South Florida External Affairs Director, Florida Crystals – PALM BEACH

President & CEO John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, the first Hispanic Woman & First Woman to head Knight Foundation, overseeing a $2.5B endowment to support  journalism, community and the arts. –  MIAMI-DADE

2025 UP & COMER honoree: ANGELINA NICOLE CAMPOS Title Assistant, American Title Solutions, Phi Beta Kappa honoree, community service advocate and volunteer – BROWARD

  TICKETS $110 per person. Sponsorships begin at $1500.  For more information, visit:  www.hispanicwomenofdistinction.com

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