Kaitlyn Geib, President
vnsapresident@gmail.com
I am a rising fourth year BSN student at the University of Virginia. I am so excited to serve as your VNSA President for the 2011-2012 year. This year we have an extremely qualified Board of Directors who can not wait to serve you. The Board will be working hard all year to provide the Nursing students of Virginia many opportunities throughout the year including an excellent convention. Last year we had strong attendance and we intend to continue to expand! In the era of Health Care reform our voice as Nursing students is more important then ever. As your VNSA Board of Directors we will make your voice heard. Please do not hesitate to contact me at vnsapresident@gmail.com.
vnsapresident@gmail.com
I am a rising fourth year BSN student at the University of Virginia. I am so excited to serve as your VNSA President for the 2011-2012 year. This year we have an extremely qualified Board of Directors who can not wait to serve you. The Board will be working hard all year to provide the Nursing students of Virginia many opportunities throughout the year including an excellent convention. Last year we had strong attendance and we intend to continue to expand! In the era of Health Care reform our voice as Nursing students is more important then ever. As your VNSA Board of Directors we will make your voice heard. Please do not hesitate to contact me at vnsapresident@gmail.com.
Ashley Shaw, Vice President
vnsamemberatlarge@gmail.com
Hi Virginia nursing students! My name is Ashley Shaw and I am honored to serve you as the Vice President! I will graduate from Liberty University in May 2012, and I hope to work in a critical care unit! My main duty this year is to work with the board in planning and organizing an awesome VNSA convention. If you have any requests for the convention, please contact me and I will try my best to get the exhibitors of your choice to the convention so that you may have excellent networking opportunites as a student nurse! When I’m not studying, I enjoy helping out with the Liberty Nursing Student Association as President. I also enjoy working out and going to the beach!
vnsamemberatlarge@gmail.com
Hi Virginia nursing students! My name is Ashley Shaw and I am honored to serve you as the Vice President! I will graduate from Liberty University in May 2012, and I hope to work in a critical care unit! My main duty this year is to work with the board in planning and organizing an awesome VNSA convention. If you have any requests for the convention, please contact me and I will try my best to get the exhibitors of your choice to the convention so that you may have excellent networking opportunites as a student nurse! When I’m not studying, I enjoy helping out with the Liberty Nursing Student Association as President. I also enjoy working out and going to the beach!
Marsha Blevins, VNSA Secretary
vnsasecretary@gmail.com
Hello! It is an honor to now be serving you as VNSA Secretary! I am a sophomore at Longwood University’s BSN program. Currently, I am Vice President of my school’s Student Nursing Chapter. I’m excited to be on the Board of Directors and to get the chance to be involved with other nursing students across the state of Virginia. I look forward to the upcoming year and all that it has in store.
vnsasecretary@gmail.com
Hello! It is an honor to now be serving you as VNSA Secretary! I am a sophomore at Longwood University’s BSN program. Currently, I am Vice President of my school’s Student Nursing Chapter. I’m excited to be on the Board of Directors and to get the chance to be involved with other nursing students across the state of Virginia. I look forward to the upcoming year and all that it has in store.
Samantha Hudgins, Treasurer
vnsatreasurer@gmail.com
I’m Sam and I’m very excited to be on the Board of Directors this year to serve as your treasurer and becoming more involved in the world of nursing in general. I am interested in maternal/ child care with a focus in developing nations as my nursing career focus. If you have any questions about how the VNSA budget is being spent or if you have any suggestions, feel free to send me an email at VNSAtreasurer@gmail.com.
vnsatreasurer@gmail.com
I’m Sam and I’m very excited to be on the Board of Directors this year to serve as your treasurer and becoming more involved in the world of nursing in general. I am interested in maternal/ child care with a focus in developing nations as my nursing career focus. If you have any questions about how the VNSA budget is being spent or if you have any suggestions, feel free to send me an email at VNSAtreasurer@gmail.com.
Katrina Denny, Breakthrough to Nursing
vnsabtnursing@gmail.com
Hi VNSA!
I’m absolutely estatic to be the new BTN director this year! I have so many new ideas and things I want to implement so keep your eyes and ears open. Next year I am graduating with an associates degree from the Paul D Camp Community College School of Nursing in Franklin, Virginia. I am currently serving as my classes Vice President. I’m also the founder of a reading program at a local nursing home and the head of my churche’s homeless ministry. I have a passion for helping those in need which is why I hope to be a nurse in the Christian mission field living out of a hut in some obscure third world country giving medical aid and spreading the love of Christ. A personal motto of mine is to “Go big or go home,” so brace yourself for the awesome year ahead of you with the VNSA. Questions, comments and concerns are always welcomed at vnsabtnursing@gmail.com
vnsabtnursing@gmail.com
Hi VNSA!
I’m absolutely estatic to be the new BTN director this year! I have so many new ideas and things I want to implement so keep your eyes and ears open. Next year I am graduating with an associates degree from the Paul D Camp Community College School of Nursing in Franklin, Virginia. I am currently serving as my classes Vice President. I’m also the founder of a reading program at a local nursing home and the head of my churche’s homeless ministry. I have a passion for helping those in need which is why I hope to be a nurse in the Christian mission field living out of a hut in some obscure third world country giving medical aid and spreading the love of Christ. A personal motto of mine is to “Go big or go home,” so brace yourself for the awesome year ahead of you with the VNSA. Questions, comments and concerns are always welcomed at vnsabtnursing@gmail.com
Kelly Allen, 2nd Vice President
vnsa2ndvp@gmail.com
Hi! My name is Kelly Allen and I am a rising fourth year BSN student at the University of Virginia. I am honored to serve as the Second Vice President for 2011-2012. I am interested in critical care nursing and hope to get a job in an ICU after graduation. I am looking forward to working with the Board of Directors along with other nursing students from around Virginia. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. VNSA2ndvp@gmail.com
vnsa2ndvp@gmail.com
Hi! My name is Kelly Allen and I am a rising fourth year BSN student at the University of Virginia. I am honored to serve as the Second Vice President for 2011-2012. I am interested in critical care nursing and hope to get a job in an ICU after graduation. I am looking forward to working with the Board of Directors along with other nursing students from around Virginia. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. VNSA2ndvp@gmail.com
Arwen Quinn, Policy and Initiatives Director
vnsapidir@gmail.com
Hello, my name is Arwen Quinn, I am a senior Radford University nursing student (Roanoke Campus). I served as VNSA Policy Initiatives Director 2010-2011 and am honored to be serving a second year, 2011-2012. Last year we saw President Obama pass the Healthcare Bill, beginning a historical process which promises health care to tens of millions of Americans. The process is far from over however, and it remains critical to the future “health” of healthcare to stay informed. It is our responsibility as soon-to-be healthcare professionals and as leaders in our field, to be educated on the current events which will affect us, our co-workers, our jobs, & most importantly our patients. My responsibility to the VNSA is to keep the Board informed of current legislation, and educate constituencies within VNSA on how to become politically active. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions, ideas, suggestions, or comments about current policy at vnsapidir@gmail.com . Here’s looking forward to a new and exciting year in nursing!!
vnsapidir@gmail.com
Hello, my name is Arwen Quinn, I am a senior Radford University nursing student (Roanoke Campus). I served as VNSA Policy Initiatives Director 2010-2011 and am honored to be serving a second year, 2011-2012. Last year we saw President Obama pass the Healthcare Bill, beginning a historical process which promises health care to tens of millions of Americans. The process is far from over however, and it remains critical to the future “health” of healthcare to stay informed. It is our responsibility as soon-to-be healthcare professionals and as leaders in our field, to be educated on the current events which will affect us, our co-workers, our jobs, & most importantly our patients. My responsibility to the VNSA is to keep the Board informed of current legislation, and educate constituencies within VNSA on how to become politically active. Please feel free to e-mail me with any questions, ideas, suggestions, or comments about current policy at vnsapidir@gmail.com . Here’s looking forward to a new and exciting year in nursing!!
Jacqueline Kirol, Editor- The Torch
vnsatorcheditor@gmail.com
Hi, my name is Jacqueline Kirol, but you can call me Jacqui. I am officially your VNSA Torch Editor from 2011-2012. I am currently a Junior two at James Madison University (JMU) School of Nursing in Harrisonburg, VA. I am so honored to be on the Board of Directors and hope through The Torch to unite all the nursing schools through the state of Virginia. After graduating in May of 2012, I hope to get earn a position as a Labor and Delivery, Pediatric, or Neonatal Nurse. If you have any questions or ideas for The Torch, please do not hestiate to e-mail me at vnsatorcheditor@gmail.com!
vnsatorcheditor@gmail.com
Hi, my name is Jacqueline Kirol, but you can call me Jacqui. I am officially your VNSA Torch Editor from 2011-2012. I am currently a Junior two at James Madison University (JMU) School of Nursing in Harrisonburg, VA. I am so honored to be on the Board of Directors and hope through The Torch to unite all the nursing schools through the state of Virginia. After graduating in May of 2012, I hope to get earn a position as a Labor and Delivery, Pediatric, or Neonatal Nurse. If you have any questions or ideas for The Torch, please do not hestiate to e-mail me at vnsatorcheditor@gmail.com!
Lilay Gebreselassie, Nominations and Elections Chair
vnsanominations@gmail.com
Hello everyone!
My name is Lilay Gebreselassie and I am a second year student at the University of Virginia, School of Nursing. It is my pleasure to serve the VNSA as Nominations and Election Chair Person. I come from an international background and aspire to pursue Global Public health in graduate school. In the future I plan to work in a developing country. This year as Nominations and Election Chair Person, I plan on getting the nomination and election process started early on, in order to give potential candidates the opportunity to campaign locally before the convention. I believe an organization needs leaders with both strong and good characteristics. The success of an organization is determined by the engagement and dedication of its leaders. I am excited to get started and get going! I look forward to working with you.
vnsanominations@gmail.com
Hello everyone!
My name is Lilay Gebreselassie and I am a second year student at the University of Virginia, School of Nursing. It is my pleasure to serve the VNSA as Nominations and Election Chair Person. I come from an international background and aspire to pursue Global Public health in graduate school. In the future I plan to work in a developing country. This year as Nominations and Election Chair Person, I plan on getting the nomination and election process started early on, in order to give potential candidates the opportunity to campaign locally before the convention. I believe an organization needs leaders with both strong and good characteristics. The success of an organization is determined by the engagement and dedication of its leaders. I am excited to get started and get going! I look forward to working with you.
Joseph Wood, Director of Public Relations
vnsapr@gmail.com
Hi! My Name is Joe Wood and I am currently a junior at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va pursuing my BSN. I am honored to serve VNSA as your Public Relations Director for 2011-2012. I hope through updating the VNSA website I can keep everyone up to date with all the exciting events we have planned for this next year. In terms of the future, I am interested in working in the ER and in travel nursing. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to email me at vnsapr@gmail.com
vnsapr@gmail.com
Hi! My Name is Joe Wood and I am currently a junior at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va pursuing my BSN. I am honored to serve VNSA as your Public Relations Director for 2011-2012. I hope through updating the VNSA website I can keep everyone up to date with all the exciting events we have planned for this next year. In terms of the future, I am interested in working in the ER and in travel nursing. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to email me at vnsapr@gmail.com
Faculty Advisor: Carol Lynn Maxwell-Thompson
cm2s@virginia.edu
Board of Directors 2010-2011
President: Whitney Smith
Vice President: Electra Allen
Secretary: Diane Peng
Treasurer: Emily Fritter
Member-at-Large: Laura Manley
Breakthrough to Nursing: Petheree Norman
2nd Vice President: Katerina Bruner
Policy and Initiatives Director: Arwen Quinn
Editor-The Torch: Ashley Bell
Nominations and Elections Chair: Chris Malpaya
Graduate Consultant: Sonya Bhuller
Director of Public Relations: John Blankenship
Vice President: Electra Allen
Secretary: Diane Peng
Treasurer: Emily Fritter
Member-at-Large: Laura Manley
Breakthrough to Nursing: Petheree Norman
2nd Vice President: Katerina Bruner
Policy and Initiatives Director: Arwen Quinn
Editor-The Torch: Ashley Bell
Nominations and Elections Chair: Chris Malpaya
Graduate Consultant: Sonya Bhuller
Director of Public Relations: John Blankenship
Board of Directors 2009-2010
President: Dana Jennings, First Vice President: Katy Bagley, Second Vice President: Laura Spurlock, Treasurer: Dawn DiPeppe, Secretary: Sonya Bhuller, Torch Editor: Whitney Smith, Breakthrough to Nursing: Allie Tran, Nominations and Elections Committee Chair: Rachel Burke and James D Hudson, Health Policy Initiatives Director (formerly Legislative Director): Katya Chopivsky, Member at Large: Michelle Dorsey, Public Relations Director: John Blankenship, Graduate Consultant: Angelica Stovall
Board of Directors 2008-2009
President: Raeanne Tatem, First Vice President: Brandy Terry, Second Vice President: Angelica Witcher, Treasurer: Denise Landers, Secretary: Carolyn Lawson, Torch Editor: Katy Bagley, Breakthrough to Nursing: Michelle Slater, Nominations and Elections Committee Chair: Dana Jennings, Legislative Director: Danielle Petrosky, Member at Large: Cathy Hill, Public Relations Director: Dana Pflieger, Graduate Consultant: Sarah McKinney
