Kim Hill, MS, RRT

As I reflect on my career in respiratory care, I have been fortunate to work with some of
the best individuals in the areas of clinical practice, education, and research including my
involvement with the Lambda Beta Society. I express my sincere gratitude for the impact
the persons who not only shaped and molded my career but gave me the inspiration and
courage to succeed. While the list of these role models is far too long to include everyone,
there are a few I’d like to recognize. Dr. George Burton, Dr. Thomas Howdieshell, Dr. Shelley
Mishoe, RRT, Dabney Edison, BS, RRT-NPS, Dr. Henry Oh, RRT, Vijay Deshpande, MS, RRT,
and all the members of the Lambda Beta Board.
I am honored to be selected as the 2023 recipient of the National Honorary Member
of the Lambda Beta Society. I thank all the Lambda Beta Board Members both past and
present for selecting me for this award. It is truly an honor to join the list of distinguished
individuals who have also been honored. When Dr. Shelley Mishoe nominated me to serve
on the Lambda Beta Board over 25 years ago, I never imagined I’d receive such an honor.
This is truly one of the most significant events of my professional career and a memorable
day in my life.