The Nurse Planners review continuing education courses and awards CEs. TNP is an approved provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Louisiana State Nurses Association (LSNA) Approver Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4003232. Conference registration is waived for the nurse planner assigned to attend any TNP CE event.
COMMITTEES
2026 Committees
TNP Committees play a central role in advancing the work of our organization and are a great way for members to get involved and make a difference.
Learn more about our volunteer opportunities
Committee appointments are made annually. Members are encouraged to apply during the annual application period, which runs from August 1 - October 15. Watch for emailed information or check back here for more details.
Nurse Planners
COUNCIL:
Monee’ Carter-Griffin (Chair), Acute Care, Lead Nurse Planner
Antay Parker, Women’s Health, Nurse Planner
Wendy Thal, Family, Nurse Planner
Anna Jessup, Family, Nurse Planner
Patrick Laird, Adult, Nurse Planner
Kathryn Reveles, Pediatric, Nurse Planner
STAFF LIASION:
Bella Stewart
CHAIR
Monee’ Carter-Griffin
DNP, MBA, MAOL, APRN, ACNP-BC
Education Committee
The Education Committee plays a key role in ensuring that TNP’s educational programming addresses members’ interests and needs. Responsibilities include coordinating programming and helping to identify topics and speakers.
COMMITTEE:
Carole Moore (Chair)
Barbara Chapman
Sharon Quigley
Tiffany Flood
Sharyn Flippo
Angel Gonzalez
Valerie Martin
Rebecca McClay
Debbie McCrea
Krysta Thompson
Kathileen Boozer
Mili Vakharia
Allison Huffman
Tanya Schlemmer
Christopher Roe
STAFF LIASION:
Bella Stewart
CHAIR:
CHAIR
Carole Moore
MNSc, APRN, ACNP-BC
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee facilitates the annual board election, including posting vacancies, vetting potential candidates, and developing a slate of candidates. The committee also oversees the process and rubrics for annual awards and makes recommendations for the respective awards to TNP’s Board of Directors.
COMMITTEE:
Annie Abraham (Chair)
Robert Metzger
Alison Mitchell
Betty Bautista
Tierra Love
Kashiris Perryman
Lexa Rijos
Cheryl Thaxton
Keri Dragnanic
Kim Billinglsey
Nora Martinez
Tammie Williams
Emily Sundeen
Oghenetega “Tega” Meir
STAFF LIASION:
Emily Eastin
CHAIR
Annie Abraham
DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CNE
NP Wellness Committee
The NP Wellness Committee helps conceptualize and convene wellness activities during TNP conferences and events. It also helps develop programs, tools, and initiatives to help TNP members live happy, balanced lives.
COMMITTEE:
Chris Divin (Chair)
Meagan Soltwisch
Katy Vogelaar
Rhonda Tower Siddens
Wanda Hilliard
Susan Calloway
Cara Young
LeJon Teran
Aleksandra Rowan
STAFF LIASION:
Bella Stewart
CHAIR
Chris Divin
PhD, APRN, FNP-C
Policy Committee
The TNP Policy Committee serves as the advocacy and grassroots arm of Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP), helping to shape and advance policies that support the nurse practitioner (NP) profession and the patients we serve. Members are appointed for a two-year term and play a critical role in informing and supporting TNP’s legislative and regulatory agenda.
COMMITTEE:
Stella Logan, Central Region
Tracy Wilson, East Texas, Houston
Anais Molina, Western Region
Lisa Anderson, Southern Region, San Antonio
Antay Waters, East Texas
Stephanie Brown, East Texas
Tracey Smith, Central Texas
Kimberly Posey, North Texas
Janice Areneaux, North Texas
Deborah Hodge, East Texas
Blaine Hendrick, South Texas
Vicki Brooks, AANP Liaison
STAFF LIASION:
Erin Cusack
CHAIR
Pending
ARPN, FNP-C
Research Committee
TNP provides select opportunities for members to conduct research. The Research Committee reviews all research requests before TNP approves them for distribution to members.
COMMITTEE:
Denise Goddard
Brittany Christansen
Kathryn Reveles
Diana Beckmann-Mendez
STAFF LIASION:
Bella Stewart
TNP Student Leadership Council
This planning group will help create the purpose, programming focus, and participant criteria for a new TNP leadership entity for NP students.
Participants must be students in the upcoming year or have completed their NP program within the past year.
COMMITTEE:
Samantha Blake
Tran Le Boeuf
Emily Lester
Charyl Sandoval
Luis Miguel Rodriguez
Deion Whitehead
Sarah Hassan
Alyssa Fox
2026 TNP Member Insight Collective
Participants play a central role in guiding TNP’s efforts to develop high-quality, relevant member benefits and services. Participants will periodically be invited to focus groups, interviews, or other feedback opportunities. They will opt-in to specific invitations based on their interest areas, specialties, and availability.
COMMITTEE:
Cynthia Arceneaux
Felicia Bessman
Jennifer Burbage-Vieth
Crystal Capler
Kendrick Clack
Amanda George
Janet Haney
Kimberly Krauklis
Celina McCown
Nora Martinez
Carla Perry
Carmen Salone
JT Seaman
Donna Schultz
Gabriela Trevino
Donna Tubb
Jeffrey Howard
Ronda Bell
Sandra Kolapo
Linda Houston
Paul Biluan
Melissa Heinrich
Whitney Weatherspoon
Elizabeth Reddiar
Padmavathy Ramaswamy
Amardeep Gill
Mayra Cantazaro
Veronica Cedillo
Odia Russette
Sandra Hyder
Pamela Lopez
Alanda White
Ashley Camp
TNP PAC
The TNP PAC Committee coordinates regional grassroots efforts, participates in legislative visits, and helps raise awareness and foster media engagement.
COMMITTEE:
Jennifer Kucera
Sharon Wright
Crystal Capler
Paula Christianson-Silva
Kimberly Petrie
Carla Patel
Cody Jackson
Rachel Reitan
Carly Baker
STAFF LIASION:
Erin Cusack
