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COMMITTEES

2025 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.

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Learn more about our committees

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

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.

COUNCIL:
Monee’ Carter-Griffin, (Chair), Acute Care, Lead Nurse Planner
Henry Guevara,
Nurse Planner
Antay Parker,
Women’s Health, Nurse Planner
Wendy Thal,
Family, Nurse Planner
Anna Jessup
, Nurse Planner
Bridgett Dean, Nurse Planner
Patrick Laird, Nurse Planner
Mili Vakharia, 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)
Lutricia Harrison 
Barbara Chapman

Jana Brazil

Sharon Quigley

Deborah Shirey
Tiffany Flood
Sharyn Flippo
Angel Gonzalez
Valerie Martin
Rebecca McClay
Debbie McCrea
Krysta Thompson

STAFF LIASION:
Bella Stewart

CHAIR:

CHAIR
Carole Moore

MSNc, 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
Freida Toler
Tierra Love
Kashiris Perryman
Lexa Rijos
Cheryl Thaxton
Keri Dragnanic
Kim Billinglsey
Nora Martinez

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
Denise De La Rosa
Rhonda Siddens

Wanda Hilliard
Susan Calloway
Cara Young
LeJon Teran
Aleksandra Rowan

 

STAFF LIASION:
Connie Rentz

CHAIR
Chris Divin

PhD, APRN, FNP-C

Policy Council

The Policy Council’s responsibilities include coordinating regional grassroots efforts, conducting legislative visits, and helping to foster media engagement.

COUNCIL:
Ilaria “Lala” Reyes
, (Chair), Southern Region
Justin Cullers, Vice Chair, Central Region
Abby Roszak, Eastern Region
Ivy Reyes, Southern Region
Allison Huffman, Northern Region
Jazmin Vasquez, Western Region
Anais Molina Crook, Western Region
Stella Logan, Central Region
Lisa Anderson, Southern Region
TaCharra Laury, Northern Region
Tracy Wilson, AANP Liaison

STAFF LIASION:
Erin Cusack

CHAIR
llaria “Lala” Reyes

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
Jeffrey Howard
Andrea Kennedy
Tran Le Boeuf
Emily Lester
Amabilia Martinez
Charyl Sandoval

2025 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

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,
Chair
Blaine Hendrick
Sharon Wright
Paula Christianson-Silva
Aaron Salinas
Kimberly Petrie
Crystal Capler
Cody Jackson
Carla Patel

STAFF LIASION:
Erin Cusack