Board of Directors, 2021-2022
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Matthew Hare, President
contactvnsa@gmail.com Hello all, I am Matthew Hare, and I will be serving as your 2021-2022 VNSA President. I am currently finishing up my Senior year at Old Dominion University, with an expected graduation date May of 2022. My main goal is to bring my extensive background in leadership into the mix, ultimately improving statewide participation in the VNSA. COVID has impacted most of our lives, for some, in a significant way. Whether that impact came in the form of a loved one, friend, colleague, or even our outlook on healthcare, I firmly believe the lessons learned from COVID will be carried with us for a lifetime. My future goals are to either re-enter the military as a nurse, become an Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner, or if possible, become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). I am extremely proud to serve the state of Virginia and all its future leaders in the field of nursing. “My heart and my mind will carry my body when my limbs are too weak” - Unknown |
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Brianna Kimes, 1st Vice President
contactvnsa@gmail.com Hi! I’m Brianna Kimes. I’m a Junior at Old Dominion University. During my free time, I like to read and hang out with my family and friends. After I graduate, I want to work in the ICU to gain experience to apply to ODU’s CRNA program. I look forward to working with the rest of the Board of Directors to plan next year's VNSA convention. |
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Emily Williams, 2nd Vice President
contactvnsa@gmail.com Hi! I’m Emily Williams, a rising fourth year nursing student at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. I’ve been on my school chapter’s Breakthrough to Nursing Committee for two years, and I am honored to be VNSA’s 2021-2022 Second Vice President. I’ve worked as a lifeguard since I was 16 and now lifeguard at UVA’s aquatic centers. I enjoy spending time eating at restaurants with friends, cooking, drawing, reading, and talking with my brothers. I hope to make SNA a part of more nursing schools in Virginia and provide nursing students with more ways to become involved in the profession. Thank you, and best of luck! |
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Sabina German, Secretary
contactvnsa@gmail.com My name is Sabina German and I am a nursing student at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. I am honored and excited to serve as VNSA’s Secretary, and I am looking forward to what this year will bring. I currently have a minor in Women’s Studies, and I hope to work in labor and delivery before pursuing a dual doctorate as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner and a Certified Nurse Midwife. I love learning new things, spending time outdoors (especially on the water), going to the gym, and spending quality time with my many planners. I look forward to my time with the VNSA Board, and I can’t wait to see what we are able to accomplish! |
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Kaylin Martin, Treasurer
contactvnsa@gmail.com Hi, my name is Kaylin and I will be serving as Treasurer for the 2021-2022 term. My goal as treasurer is to provide accurate and detailed financial reports for the VNSA. I am currently a student at Liberty University with plans to graduate May 2022. I am excited to be part of the VNSA, and I look forward to working with the other board members this year. |
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Sylvia McKinney, Policy and Initiatives Director
contactvnsa@gmail.com Hello! My name is Sylvia McKinney, and I am honored to serve as your 2021-2022 VSNA Policy and Initiatives Director. I am currently a rising junior nursing student at Old Dominion University, located in Virginia Beach. I believe VSNA is a great place for me to connect with my fellow nursing students across the state, and my role will help me to have a better understanding of the nursing world! I am looking forward to this journey of serving VSNA and use all the skills learned throughout the journey to apply into my future career. |
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Kara Daniels, Director at Large
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Hannah Wheeler, Breakthrough to Nursing Director
contactvnsa@gmail.com Hello, my name is Hannah Wheeler and this year I will be serving as Breakthrough to Nursing Director. I am a junior in Old Dominion’s Nursing Program and love to participate in anything nursing related. I have a background in speech pathology & audiology as well as ophthalmology so it’s safe to say I’m obsessed with healthcare! I look forward to encouraging more nursing students to get involved and support the VNSA as well as watch us all grow as students and nurses. |
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Ciara Battle, Nominations and Elections Chairperson
contactvnsa@gmail.com Hello! My name is Ciara Battle, and I am excited and honored to serve as your Nominations and Elections Chairperson for the 2021-22 term. My goal this upcoming year is to encourage scholarship and leadership throughout our incredible state, so be on the lookout for some unique informational videos. I have a huge family that keeps my life busy and interesting and 2 pet cats, jazzy and zumie! After I graduate in May of 2022, I hope to land a job in an ICU with aspirations of becoming a CRNA. I believe that we as nurses are the hands and feet of healthcare, so why not start now in being a leader in this incredible field! If you have any questions on how the election process works, or how you can be more involved in leadership, and if you have any recommendations regarding scholarships, please do not hesitate to reach out; I would love to talk with you! |
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Tina Torres, Public Relations Director
contactvnsa@gmail.com Hi everyone! My name is Tina Torres and I am a rising fourth year nursing student at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA. I have been one of JMU NSA’s Community Outreach Co-chairs for the past year and am looking forward to being VNSA’s 2021-2022 Public Relations Director. A little bit about myself is that I love helping others and spending time with my loved ones. I also enjoy cooking, baking, singing, and going to the beach. I plan to graduate with my BSN and join the Air Force not too long after. In addition to this, within the Air Force, I'd like to earn my DNP and specialize in Pediatrics. My goal as the 2021-2022 VNSA Public Relations director is to update our social media and VNSA page often and have more interactive posts. |
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Liz Duez, Historian
contactvnsa@gmail.com Hello future nurses! My name is Liz Duez, and I am looking forward to supporting you as Historian for the 2021-2022 year. I am a rising Senior at Old Dominion pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. My passions are Pediatrics and Labor and Delivery, and I hope to attain my FNP or become a Nurse Midwife. I am married to an Officer in the Navy and have three beautiful kids who keep me on my toes. I aim to make documenting this next year fun and memorable and am excited to be an active part! |
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Justin Yert, Graduate Advisor
contactvnsa@gmail.com My name is Justin Yert and I am the 2021-2022 Graduate Advisor. In May 2021 I will graduate with my BSN and join the elite ranks of Nurse Corps Officers in our United Stated Navy. Prior to that I was a Hospital Corpsman in the US Navy and previous to that I attend Faith Evangelical Seminary and Alaska Bible College earning my BA, MA and MDiv in Theology. After graduation I will be working at Naval Medical Readiness Training Command Portsmouth, hopefully in the Emergency Department. In a few years I hope to become a ship's nurse on a carrier and then move on to my DNP for Family Nurse Practitioner and Emergency Nurse Practitioner. Last year, I served as the Nominations and Elections Chairperson on the Board of Directors. I am excited to work with the incoming board over the next year and help them prepare for Convention 2022 being held at my alma mater Old Dominion University. |
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Olivia Winfield, Pre-Nursing Representative
contactvnsa@gmail.com Hey, y'all! My name is Olivia Winfield and I have the pleasure of serving as your 2021-2022 Pre-Nursing Liaison for the Virginia Nursing Students' Association. I am an incoming sophomore at Old Dominion University pursuing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am an active member of the Student Nurses Association for the ODU chapter, and I hope to be on the board of that organization at some point as well. I am in the midst of earning my EMT certification and license through the Virginia Beach Volunteer Emergency Medical Service program, where I hope to gain valuable experience for nursing school. I am so excited for the opportunity to help my fellow pre-nursing students on their path to pursuing nursing, whether that be filling out rigorous applications or building a strong resume. I am looking forward to an exciting and productive year with y'all! |
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Sandra Annan, Faculty Advisor
annansl@jmu.edu or contactvnsa@gmail.com |