Committee List

2023 - 2024 Committees

Committee appointments are made annually. If you are interested in serving on a committee in the future, check back here for information on how to apply. 

 

Continuing Education Program Approval Council 

The purpose of this committee is to review continuing education courses and award CE according to the procedures set forth by as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by Louisiana State Nurses Association Approver Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4003232. Conference registration will be waived for the nurse planner assigned to attend any TNP CE event.

Council Members
Monee Carter-Griffin, Acute Care, Lead Nurse Planner
Henry Guevara, Nurse Planner
Antay Parker, Women’s Health, Nurse Planner
Wendy Thal, Family, Nurse Planner
Beverly Pennington, Nurse Planner
Anna Jessup, Nurse Planner

Term Limits: 2-year terms, max of 3, two-year terms or 6 years. 
Staff Liaison: Bella Stewart

 

Editorial Board 

Review and approve the editorial calendar for the quarter publication. Must be willing to do a quick turnaround on peer review of quarterly publication. 

Committee Members
Megan Doiron
Carol Bjorkman
Pamela Harris-Haman
Debbie Shirey
Lisa Rinke 
Josephine Arnold

Term Limits: 1-year term – for a total of 3 years
Staff Liaison: Corrine Moore and Connie Rentz

Education Committee 

The purpose of this committee is to plan and coordinate educational offerings by the association, including the development of topics/offerings and securing speakers. 

Committee Members
Carole Moore, Acute, College Station, Chair
Brenda Olmos, Gero, Austin
Mili Vakharia, Pedi/Family, Richmond
Barbara Chapman, Family, Psych, Richardson 
Jana Brazil, Women’s Health, Lufkin
Tracy Hicks, Psych, Henderson
Sharon Quigley, Family, San Antonio
Patrick Laird, Acute, Houston
Deborah Shirey, family, professor, Dallas
Candice Chinn, emergency care, family, Tyler

Term Limits: 1-year term – for a total of 3 years
Staff Liaison: Bella Stewart

 

Research Committee 

Review all research requests before TNP approval for distribution to members. 

Committee Members
Denise Goddard 
Brittany Christansen
Kathryn Reveles 
Diana Beckmann-Mendez

Term Limits: 1-year term – for a total of 3 years
Staff Liaison: Bella Stewart

Nominating Committee

The committee's purpose is to facilitate the annual board election, including posting vacancies, vetting candidates, and developing a slate of candidates. In addition, the nominating committee develops the process and rubrics for annual awards as well as provides recommendations for the respective awards to the TNP board of directors.

Committee Members
Kathleen Boozer, Chair
Annie Abrahams 
Robert Metzger 
Alison Mitchell 
Betty Baustita
Freida Toler
Tierra Love
Kashiris Perryman
Cheryl Thaxton
Lexa Rijos

Term Limits: 1-year term – for a total of 3 years
Staff Liaisons: Emily Eastin

 

NP Regulatory Advisory Council

The purpose of this committee is to review proposed rules from state regulatory agencies. TNP will monitor the proposed rules, draft comments, and request periodic input from the Council on the practical implication of these regulations for NPs.

Council Members
John Gonzalez
Carole Moore
Michael Doyal
Lynda Woolbert
Peggy Ostrander
Donna Rolin
Brianna Witherspoon

Term Limits: No Term Limits but members will be asked annual in their interest to be reappointed.
Staff Liaison: Erin Cusack

 

NP Wellness Committee

Contribute to wellness activities during TNP events as well as develop programs, tools, and initiatives to assist TNP members to find balance and to live healthy lifestyles.

Committee Members
Denise De La Rosa, Chair
Meagan Soltwisch
Katy Vogelaar
Rhonda Siddens
Kizzie Edie
Chris Divin
Wanda Hillard
Rhonda Munoz
LeJon Teran
Bekki McKintosh
Susan Calloway
Cara Young

Term Limits: 1 year term – for a total of 3 years
Staff Liaison: Connie Rentz

 

Policy Council

The responsibilities of this committee include Coordinating regional grassroots efforts, conducting legislative visits, and fostering media engagement. 

Council Members
Ilaria Reyes, Chair
Justin Cullers, Vice Chair, Central Region
Abby Roszak, Eastern Region
Ivy Reyes, Southern Region
Allison Huffman, Northern Region
Jazmin Vasquez, Western Region
Anais Molina Crook, Western Region
Stella Logan, Central Region
Lisa Anderson, Southern Region
TaCharra Laury, Northern Region
Tracy Wilson, AANP Liaison

Term Limits: 2-year terms, max of 3, two-year terms or a total of 6 years. 
Staff Liaison: Erin Cusack

 

TNP PAC

The responsibilities of this committee include Coordinating regional grassroots efforts, conducting legislative visits, and fostering media engagement.

Committee Members
Blaine Hendrick, Chair
Sharon Wright 
Paula Christianson-Silva 
Jennifer Kucera
Aaron Salinas
Kimberly Petrie 
Crystal Capler
Cody Jackson
Carla Patel

Term Limits: 2-year terms, max of 3, two-year terms or a total of 6 years. 
Staff Liaison: Erin Cusack

 

Practice Committee

The purpose of this committee is to answer practice-related and scope of practice questions submitted by TNP members. 

Committee Members
John Gonzalez
Chris McClarty 
Sheri Innerarity
Kimberly Petrie 
Lutricia Harrison

Term Limits: None
Staff Liaison: Erin Cusack

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