Our Chapter consists of several different board positions. A definition of each position is provided. If you are interested in becoming a board member, please let us know!
President : Judy Borish
It is the president's responsibility to lead the Board of Directors, committees and members toward constructive goals. The president is the bridge between the administration of the past and future president, and must insure that the chapter moves forward. The president is the chief officer of the chapter. The president supervises and directs the activities of the chapter, is subject to the control of the board of Directors and implements policies established by the members. President-Elect: Pat Blissitt
The president-elect is the member of the Board of Directors who provides continuity in leadership of the chapter. During the president-elect year, he or she must become familiar with the responsibilities of the president, in preparation for succession to the presidency st the expiration of the president's term or resignation of the president. In addition, the president-elect should be prepared to perform the duties of the president in the absence of the president or the president's inability to act. Secretary: Darla Saville The corresponding/recording secretary is needed to facilitate open communication between the chapter Board of Directors, committees, membership and community. The secretary reflects the policies and procedures of the chapter and the AACN Board of Directors in all correspondence. In addition, the secretary will provide continuity of chapter proceedings through record keeping of all official activities.
Treasurer: Mary McCarthy
The treasurer supervises all of the financial transactions and maintains all financial records of the chapter. Since most chapter activities have some financial impact, the treasurer position is one of responsibility and integrity.
Education Chair: Karen Paulsen The education chairperson is responsibility for the development of the Fall Currents program (symposium). The chairperson is also responsible for other program activities in which the Board of Directors wishes to pursue.
Membership Chair: Cassandra Kruppleman The membership chairperson maintains all membership records of the chapter. The chairperson works in conjunction with the treasurer for accurate registration of membership funds. Scholarship Committee Chairs:
Pat Blissitt
Karen Paulsen
Newsletter
Diana Lodzinski
Website/Informatics:
Khanhvy Doan
Darla Saville
Industry Relation Chair: Birgit Weeks
The industry Relation Chair collaborates with healthcare industries and health care systems to facilitate the delivery of information about technological innovations, educational opportunities and professional development to event attendees.
Community Outreach: Pamela Popplewell
Beacon:
Legistlative:
Advanced Practice Liason:
Melissa Hutchinson
Education Committee Members:
Mary Jo Kelly
Amy StaffordCollyn West
Karen Paulsen Kristin Wells
Tom LowndesChris Laux
Nicole Kupchik Melissa Hutchinson
Jesi Crosier
Birgit Weeks
Bente Dalby
Lisa Hansen
Khanhvy Doan
We serve the Greater Seattle - Tacoma - Olympia area and are a member of Region 18, which includes AACN Chapters in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska and Hawaii.
