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, '71, MS '74

President Elect:
Joyce Karl, DNP '15, MS '87

Treasurer:
Matt Kilboy, DNP '22

Secretary:
Kathleen Bringarner, '78, MS '80

Past President:
Chris Fortney, '02, MS '06, PhD '12

Board members:
Mary Ann Abiado, MS '08
Peggy Agle, '81
Kathleen Bringarner, '78, MS '80
Jennifer Dienno, MHI '24
Ann Farah, '78
Emily Funk, '05
Alexandria Jones, '07, MS '10
Joyce Karl, MS '87, Post-Master's '95, DNP '15
Jeri Milstead, '75, MS '76
Gina Osterbrock, '09
Matthew Price, MS '10
Barbara Rogers, BSN '86, MD '95
Tanner Smith, '23
Amy Tootle, MS '15, DNP '23
Jennifer Weiner, '08, MS '13, DNP '19

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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