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Eastern Region Chapter and Officers for 2014-2016

Connecticut Chapter

Ophelia Frazier, MSN GNP.BC

President, PNA Connecticut
Contact Email: Ophelia_e_frazier@Sbcglobal.net

 

Maria Nophie Arellano, BSN RN CCRN

President-Elect

Contact Email: mnophiesarellano@yahoo.com

Delaware Valley Chapter

Mission Statement
VISIBILITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS

Belinda Reyes
President, PNA Delaware Valley
Contact Email: belindareyes2008@yahoo.com

Maryland Chapter

VISION:
The PNAMC is the premiere association for Filipino American nurses in Maryland.

MISSION:
The mission of thePNAMC shall be to provide an organization that will uphold the image and foster the welfare of Filipino American nurses in the State of Maryland as a professional group.

VALUES:
Respect,Diversity, Professionalism, Integration, Recognition, Growth, and Professional Development

Lovella Eugenio, RN, BSN, CNOR
President, PNA Maryland
Contact Email:

Pnamcpresident2015@gmail.com, ronlaralyra@gmail.com

 

Emmelene Fernandez, MSN, BSN, RN,

CPAN,CAPA

President-Elect, PNA Maryland

Contact Email: marryph@yahoo.com

Metro Washington DC Chapter

Mission:
As the official professional organization of Filipino - American nurses in the Metropolitan, D.C., PNAMDC will uphold the positive image and welfare of its constituent members; promote professional excellence and contribute to significant outcomes to healthcare and society.

Lorna Imperial-Seidel, PhD, RN
President, PNA Metro Washington DC

Contact Email: delegatingnurse@gmail.com

 

Myrna Joy Arellano, BSN, RN

President-Elect, PNA Metro Washington DC

Contact Email: mjarellano@aol.com

New England Chapter

Mission:
We strive to increase the visibility, viability and vitality of the organization by maximizing the potential and contribution of the officers and members of this organization.

Teresa Margate, NP
President , PNA New England
Contact Email: tjmargate@msn.com

 

Susan Repotente, BSN, RN

President-Elect, PNA New England

Contact Email: srepotente@aol.com

New Hampshire Chapter

Amelia Villaluz
President, PNA New Hampshire Chapter
Contact Email:akamex23@hotmail.com

Michelle Apigo
President-Elect
Contact Email: mitchiko18@yahoo.com

New Jersey Chapter

Mission:

Uphold the image and foster the welfare of the Filipino-American nurses in the State of New Jersey as a professional group.

 

Rebecca Graboso, DNP, RN, APN

President, PNA New Jersey

Contact Email: rgraboso@gmail.com

 

Rosemarie Rosales

President-Elect, PNA New Jersey

New York Chapter

Mission:
The Philippine Nurses Association of New York, Inc. will strive to promote the highest standards of professional nursing practice while advocating for the social , cultural and economic advancement of Filipino American nurses in the state of New York.
 

Cynthia Margalit, RN, MSA
President, PNA New York
Contact Email: cynthia.margalit@downstate.edu
 

Carmen Meliton, MS, RN
President-Elect, PNA New York

Contact Email: c.meliton@yahoo.com

North Carolina Chapter

Mission:
To promote professional excellence in clinical nursing practice among its members and to support the acculturation of Filipino nurses and their families in North Carolina.
 

Fe Praiswater, BSN RN
President, PNA North Carolina
Contact Email: feprais@gmail.com

 

Aileen Laczi, BSN, RN

President Elect

Contact Email: Ilyng127@yahoo.com

Pennsylvania Chapter

Mission Statement:
As the official organization of Filipino-American Nurses in Pennsylvania, it will uphold and enhance the positive and professional image and welfare of its constituent members, promote professional excellence and contribute significant outcomes to healthcare and society

Nida Imperial
President, PNA, Pennsylvania Chapter

 

Angelo Arocena
President-Elect, PNA, Pennsylvania Chapter

 

  • SECRETARY: Cristina Rivera

  • ASST. SECRETARY: Michelle Derosa

  • TREASURER: Ana McCormick

  • ASST. TREASURER: Aileen Bojko

  • AUDITOR: Sylvia Wood

  • PRO: Grace Arnaiz

  • ADVISORS: Ferdinand Luyun, Lynn Javier

 

BOARD MEMBERS:

  • Norma Yabut

  • Martina Solomon

  • Oliver Lorena

  • Nimfa Caliquiran

  • Ruth Luyun

  • Clarinda Aquino

  • Evelyn Harper

  • Med Arevalo

  • Gwen Ibarra-Ocer

 

 

Richmond Virginia Chapter

The Official Name:

The name of this organization shall be the Philippine Nurses Association of Richmond, Virginia. The official abbreviation shall be PNARVA.


Mission Statement:
The Philippine Nurses Association of Richmond, Virginia (PNARVA) is a Filipino-American association of registered nurses from Richmond and surrounding suburbs. The organization advances the nursing profession by fostering a high standard of nursing practice through education and evidenced –based clinical practices thereby promoting the professional advancements of Filipino-American nurses in the workplace. We believe in the promotion of health and fitness thereby we aim to provide exemplary contributions to the community through our educational, cultural, scientific and charitable activities.
 

Cora Marasigan, BSN, RN
President, PNA Virginia-Richmond Chapter
Contact Email: AMURAOORCA@AOL.COM

 

Eden Canite, RN, MSN

President-Elect, PNA Virginia-Richmond

Contact Email: kendmint@gmail.com

South Carolina Chapter

Mission:
Our mission is to unify and increase the active participation of Filipino nurses in the State of South Carolina in order to support the vision, goals and objectives of PNA South Carolina.
 

Ofelia Campos, BSN, RN, CCRN, CSRN
President, PNA South Carolina
Contact Email: campos.ofelia@gmail.com

 

Sally Ani, RN, OOCN
President-Elect, PNA South Carolina

Contact Email: bicolsally@gmail.com

 

Tennessee Chapter

Encarnacion Bagay-Baker

President, PNA Tennessee
8369 Prestine Loop #206
Cordova, TN 38018
Email Address: encarnacionbaker@gmail.com


Roque Angelo Bosque

President-Elect, PNA Tennessee
113 River Bridge Lane #101
Memphis, TN 38123
Email Address: angelo_bosque@yahoo.com

Virginia Chapter

Mission:
We, the Philippine Nurses Association of Virginia (PNAVA) believe that patients have the right to expect quality health care. As health care providers, we accept responsibility to provide such care by actively seeking opportunities for continued professional growth through education, research, and advance clinical practice.

We believe that a Filipino-American nurse has unique cultural needs that must be met to ensure professional success in a diversified society while preserving cultural identity. We believe that as a member of the community and the nursing profession, we have the responsibility to be involved in activities that promote health and wellness through community education. We believe that as health care practitioners it is our duty to respond to legislative and public policies that have impact on the health care agenda.
 

Virlita De Lima, BSN, RN, CPAN
President, PNA Virginia
Contact Email:

Virlita.r.delimawisniewski.civ@Mail.mil

Virlita2001@yahoo.com

 

Zenaida Limon-Laxa, BSN, RN, CGRN, BA

President-Elect, PNA Virginia

Contact Email: 

hilodonato@yahoo.com

zenaida.d.laxa.civ@mail.mil

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