He helped organize a preceptor program for administrators-in-training in the District of Columbia and was one of the first to serve as a preceptor. He speaks frequently to university students to encourage them to pursue careers in health care and senior services leadership. Nash’s mentees have become successful leaders and advocates for older adults in D.C., several states, and the Virgin Islands. One person he mentored turned a failing nursing community into a successful one. Others have won professional honors, quality awards and held association leadership posts.