Jane Jeffrie Seley is a Diabetes Nurse Practitioner and Certified Diabetes Educator at NewYork Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. Currently, Jane serves nationally on the Program Publications Editorial Board, Book Acquisitions Board and the Scientific Sessions Planning Committee of the American Diabetes Association and is a member of its New York City Leadership Council. Jane is the New York City Programs Director for MNYADE, the local chapter of the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE). Nationally, she is a member of the AADE Professional Practice Committee and is Chair Elect of the AADE Inpatient Diabetes Specialty Practice Group. She is a contributing editor and column coordinator of the Diabetes Under Control column in the American Journal of Nursing and has been appointed to the National Academies of Practice. She is an active speaker and consultant whose commitment to professional diabetes education is second only to her dedication to delivering the best clinical care for people living with diabetes.

Jane holds a Bachelors Degree in Nursing from New York University and a Masters degree in gerontological nursing (MSN) from Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing. She has a Masters degree in public health (MPH) from New York University in community health education. She is a gerontological nurse practitioner (GNP) and a certified diabetes educator (CDE).

NewYork Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Honors & Awards:
Patient Service Award American Diabetes Association, 1984
Award for Commitment to Patients
White Plains Hospital Center, 1984
Recognition for piloting the National Standards for Diabetes Education, New York State Department of Health, Diabetes Control Program, 1985
Patient Service Award American Diabetes Association Lower Hudson Valley Chapter, 1987/88
Volunteer of the Year Award American Diabetes Association, Lower Hudson Valley Chapter, 1988/89
"Spirit of Westchester" Award for community service, WFAS Radio and Chemical Bank, 1989
Professional Education Award American Diabetes Association, New York Downstate Affiliate, 1990
Service Award, Chair of Board American Diabetes Association, Lower Hudson Valley Chapter, 1991/93
Service Award, Chair of Board American Diabetes Association, New York City Chapter 1993/94
Certificate of Merit for demonstrated commitment to excellence in professional nursing, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, Class of 1998, 1998
Outstanding ADA Volunteer Service Award at ADA Volunteer Leadership Luncheon, New York City Region, Jan, 2004
Outstanding ADA Volunteer Service Award at ADA Community Leadership Meeting, San Diego, CA (National Award), June, 2005