Nurse Practitioner Susan Trainor and Dr. Jan Ulbrecht received the 2025 Madison Award for Civility in the Community, sponsored by Constitution Day Centre Inc. The award honors local individuals who have made longtime contributions to civility and community service, the hallmarks of American democracy.
Since 2003, Trainor has devoted her career to improving the lives of people with diabetes. She founded Mount Nittany Health’s first accredited diabetes education program and has been a steadfast advocate for empowering patients to navigate their health care in an ever-changing and complex world. She has served the community first as a nurse educator before becoming an adult nurse practitioner, establishing a busy practice as a diabetes specialist nurse practitioner.
In addition, Trainor brings her healthcare insights to public service through her roles as an elected councilwoman on the College Township Council and as the chairwoman of the Centre Region Public Safety Committee where she works to ensure that policy reflects improving the physical and mental health needs of the broader community.
Since 1986, Ulbrecht has led the Endocrinology Division at Mount Nittany Physician Group where his clinical excellence has been matched by his commitment to mentoring the next generation of medical professionals. He has trained many physician assistants, nurse practitioners and medical students in the nuanced care of Endocrinology and Diabetes.
A pioneer in diabetic foot care, Ulbrecht founded and led the Diabetic Foot Clinic at Mount Nittany Health. He also has devoted the last several years to improving the quality of care at Mount Nittany Physician Group as the Director of Outpatient Quality. In addition, he currently serves on board of the University Area Joint Authority and the State College Police Department Community Oversight Board.
