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Western Region Chapters and Officers for 2014-2016

Alaska Chapter

Lorna Garcia
President, Alaska Chapter
Contact Email: lornagarcia@providence.org

Arizona Chapter

Mission Statement
To foster excellence in the areas of Nursing practice,education,research and to promote unity and fellowship among Filipino-American nurses in Arizona.

Dr. Jay Maningo-Salinas
President, Arizona Chapter
Email: jmsalinas@cox.net

 

Emma Rosales

President-Elect, Arizona Chapter

Contact Email: emma_r16@yahoo.com

Arizona | East Valley Arizona Subchapter

Billie Sparenga

President, East Valley Arizona Subchapter

Contact Email: vsparenga@yahoo.com

Arizona | Tucson Arizona Subchapter

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Colorado Chapter

Mission Statement:

The association shall:

  • Promote activities that will unify the Filipino-American Nurses in Colorado.

  • Collaborate with other professional organizations and agencies in Colorado in developing and implementing programs related to nursing practice, education and research.

  • Participate actively in Nursing and Health care activities in the community.

  • Provide scholarships and foster continuing education of its members.

  • Involve in charitable endeavors in the community.


Belinda Mabini Higa, MSN, FNP-C, CWS
President, Philippine Nurses Association of Colorado
Contact Email: belindahiga@gmail.com

 

Edith Pasion, MSN, RN, CCRN
President-Elect, Philippine Nurses Association of Colorado

Contact Email: edithpasion@gmail.com

Central California Chapter

Vision

As an official professional Philippine nurses’ organization, PNACC will be a strong leader organization of Filipino- American nurses in Central California.

 

Mission

PNACC overall mission is to uphold the positive image and welfare of its members promote professional nursing excellence and contribute with significant outcomes to healthcare and society.

 

Goals and Objectives

  • Unify- Filipino American Nurses in Central California Develop, implement and evaluate programs in nursing leadership, practice, education and research relevant to professional growth of its members and health care needs of the community.

  • Facilitate professional and cultural adjustment of Filipino –American Nurses in Central California through collaboration with agencies in the community.

  • Participate actively in professional and cultural activities with professional organizations and other community agencies.

  • Review and act on legislation and public policies which directly and indirectly affect healthcare and nursing practice.

  • Support actively the PNAA, Inc. goals with PNACC as a member Chapter.


Sally Wee
President, PNA Central California 2012-2014
Contact Email: sallywee2015@yahoo.com

 

Maricon Estebar

President-Elect

Contact Email: mestebar@aol.com

Greater Sacramento Area Chapter

Al Espinas

President, Greater Sacramento Area Chapter

Contact Email: pnaesp@gmail.com

 

PNA Greater Sacramento Executive Board: 2105-2016

  • President: Al Espinas

  • Vice-President: Marilyn Ocampo

  • Secretary: Fatima Gatela

  • Treasurer: Carold Gantuangco

  • Auditor: Charo Jumaoas

  • PRO: Tricia dela Paz

  • Board Members: Vangie Anacleto, Isabelita Brosas, Cupid Canonigo, Roy Lirio, Kat Lirio

 

 

 

 

Hawaii Chapter

PNAH Mission: 

PNAH will uphold the positive image and welfare of its constituent members; promote professional excellence and contribute to significant outcomes to healthcare and society.

PNAH Goals: 

To unify, develop, facilitate, participate and support Filipino-American nurses in the State of Hawaii and the Pacific.

PNAH Vision (3Vs):

  • Viability - to prevail in professional existence.

  • Vitality - our essence is our strength.

  • Visibility - Distinct presence and being part in the community.

     

Major Retired Ramon Sumibcay
President, PNA Hawaii
Contact Email: rasumibcay@aol.com

 

Erlinda Ferrer - President-Elect

President-Elect, PNA Hawaii

Contact Email: erlindaf11@yahoo.com

Nevada Chapter

Mission Statement
To uphold the image and foster the welfare of Filipino American nurses in the state of Nevada as a professional group.

Helen Ymson
President, PNA Nevada Chapter
Contact Email: mrsenergize@yahoo.com

Northern California Chapter

Mission Statement
The mission of the Philippine Nurses Association of Northern California is to promote fellowship and unity among Filipino nurses, to foster a positive image, and to provide activities that assist in the professional development of the Filipino nurse.

Chapter Code: 101

Alicia Fortaleza
President, PNA Northern California Chapter
Email Address: atfortaleza@gmail.com

Lydee Hershey
President-Elect
Contact No.: 707-290-5354
Email Address: lydeehershey@sbcglobal.net

Oregon / Washington Chapter

Mission Statement
The mission of the Philippine Nurses Association of Oregon & Washington (PNA-OR/WA) is to promote unity and fellowship among Filipino nurses in Oregon & Southwest Washington. PNA-OR/WA will foster positive image in the community by maintaining nursing values, uniqueness, compassion, and dignity of the nursing profession.

Myrna Bisquera
PNA Oregon and Washington Chapter President
Contact Email: mangyan_b@hotmail.com

 

Christine Espina - President-Elect

President-Elect, PNA Oregon and Washington Chapter

Contact Email: espina08@uw.edu

San Diego Chapter

Mission Statement

  • Enhance Filipino nurse’s image by actively participating in activities and programs that promote and enhance professionalism in nursing practice.

  • Develop a network to provide support, counseling, and mentorship to members to foster professional and personal growth.

  • Promote professional and Educational growth through nursing research and through provision of information on current trends in practice and issues affecting nursing.

 

Merlie Ramira

President, PNA San Diego

Contact Email: mramirapnasd2014@gmail.com

 

Vivian Sanderlin
President-Elect

Contact Email: sandyviv2416@cox.net

 

Contact Email: contact@pnasd.org

Mailing Information

Philippine Nurses Association of San Diego County, Inc.

P.O. Box 722442
San Diego, CA 92172

San Diego South Riverside City Subchapter

Benita "Beets" Valle
President, PNA San Diego South Riverside Cty

Contact Email: benitabvalle@gmail.com

Southern California Chapter

Mission Statement

As the official professional organization of Filipino American nurses in Southern California, PNASC will uphold the positive image and welfare of its constituent members, promote professional excellence and contribute to significant outcomes to healthcare and society.
 

Mel Carrillo
PNA Southern California
Contact Email: PNASCpres1416@gmail.com
 

Sonia Sabado
President-Elect
Contact Email: sonia-r-sabado@cox.net

Southern California - Orange Country Subchapter

Maribeth Mckinney 
President, PNA Southern California - Orange County Subchapter
Contact Email: dr.maribethdnp@gmail.com

 

Giselle Abellera

President-Elect

Contact Email: giselleabellera@yahoo.com

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