Nursing Alumni Society Board of Governors

Board of Governors

Nursing Alumni Society board members support educational and career opportunities for current College of Nursing students, as well as facilitate communication, foster loyalty, promote fellowship and encourage philanthropy among alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends of the college.

President:
Patricia Sealing, 1971, MS 1974

President Elect:
Joyce Karl, DNP 2015, MS 1987, 

Treasurer:
Diana Sullivan, 1997

Secretary:
Kathleen Bringarner, 1978, MS 1980

Past President:
Chris Fortney, 2002, 2006 MS, 2012 PhD

Board members:

Peggy Agle, 1981
Kathleen Bringarner, 1978, MS 1980
Yang Du, 2021, 2023 MS, 2024 DNP
Ann Farah, 1978
Emily Funk, 2005
Alexandria Jones, 2007, MS 2010
Joyce Karl, MS 1987, Post-Master's 1995, DNP 2015
Matt Kilboy, DNP 2022
Jeri Milstead, 1975, MS 1976
Gina Osterbrock, 2009
Matthew Price, MS 2010
Amy Tootle, MS 2015, DNP 2023
Kaitlin Vogeler, 2021
Jennifer Weiner, 2008, MS 2013, DNP 2019

Annual elections

The Nursing Alumni Society Board of Governors holds annual elections for key positions within our society. This is a significant moment as we look to fill leadership roles that will shape the direction of our organization in the years to come. The timeline for the election process is as follows:

  • Nominations open: Nov. 14, 2025
  • Nominations close: Dec. 5, 2025
  • Voting period: Jan. 30 - Feb. 16, 2025
  • Announcement of election results: March 26, 2025
  • New board member and volunteer orientation: April 2025

Alumni who accept the three-year appointment are expected to fulfill the requirements and meet the responsibilities associated with board membership as stated in the Nursing Alumni Society Constitution and By-Laws.

To be considered for a Nursing Alumni Society board position, please complete the online application.

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