2018 – 2019 CNSA Board of Directors
Missing: Allison Mosley
Below is a list of people who have served CNSA as members of the board of directors. They have helped make CNSA what it is today. Our thanks goes out to all of them. We welcome and encourage communication with past members of the BOD. Feel free to email the resource officer at resource@cnsa.ca.
This list is accurate for the BOD after 1990, however, older entries in this list may be incomplete or contain errors. If you have any information that could add to or correct any information here please contact the Informatics Officer at informatics@cnsa.ca
2018-2019
President: Jayden Herbert (SCBScN Saskatoon)
Vice President: Brandon Smith (Western Regional School of Nursing)
Director of Communications: Leanna Gustafson (SCBScN Saskatoon)
Director of Membership Development: Jessica Sadlemyer (Vancouver Island University)
Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Ashley Pelletier-Simard (Dalhousie University)
Director of Indigenous Health Advocacy: Victoria Marchand (University of Ottawa)
Atlantic Regional Director: Latitia Pelley-George (Dalhousie University)
Quebec Regional Director: Anisha Mehreja (McGill University)
Ontario Regional Director: Daniela Monachino (University of Toronto)
Prairie Regional Director: Tristan Diggins (University of Saskatchewan- Regina)
Western Regional Director: Adam Chen (Lethbridge College/University of Lethbridge)
National Conference Committee Chair: Wesley Fabroa (University of Calgary)
Diversity Committee Chair: Amanda Goulding (University of British Columbia)
Research and Education Committee Chair: Erin McConnell (Dalhousie University- Halifax)
Global Health Committee Chair: Emma Dolman (Thompson Rivers University)
Community and Public Health Committee Chair: Allison Mosley (University of Lethbridge)
Practical Nursing Committee Chair: Michaila Stiles (Vancouver Island University)
Indigenous Health Advocacy Ally: Chloe Norris (Conestoga College)
Past-President: Caitlin Wiltshire (MacEwan University)
Technology Officer: Tonie Castro, BSN, RN
Administrative Officer: Kristine Crosby
National Stakeholder Representative: Terrace Desnomie (CINA) & Linda Silas (CFNU)
2017-2018
President: Caitlin Wiltshire (MacEwan University)
Vice President: Peter Stinnissen (Sault College) / Previously: Leah Carrier (Dalhousie University)
Director of Communications: Caitlyn Patrick (Sault College)
Director of Membership Services: Fayth Schroeder (Western Regional School of Nursing)
Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Peter Stinnissen (Sault College)
Director of Indigenous Health Advocacy: Victoria Marchand (University of Ottawa)
Director of Career and Leadership Development: Josh Duncan (North Island College)
National Conference Director: Keeley Shaff (Vancouver Island University)
Atlantic Regional Director: Brandon Smith (Western Regional School of Nursing)
Quebec Regional Director: Vacant
Ontario Regional Director: Kelsey Fallis (York University)
Prairie Regional Director: Jake Kahler (Red River College)
Western Regional Director: Vacant / Previously: John A. Hutchins (North Island College)
Community and Public Health Committee Chair: Mary Jane Butler (Western Regional School of Nursing)
Informatics Committee Chair: Sabrina Millis (University of Regina/Saskatchewan Polytechnic, Regina Campus)
Diversity Committee Chair: Jayden Meville (SCBScN – Saskatoon Campus)
Global Health & Outreach Committee Chair: Vigne Sridharan (Conestoga College)
Education and Scholarship Committee Chair: Sarah Moffatt (UNB – Humber)
Past President: Bryce Boynton (University of Saskatchewan)
Administrative Officer: Elise Guest / Yasmin Whyte
National Stakeholder Representative: Linda Silas, President of the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions
2016-2017
President: Bryce Boynton (University of Saskatchewan)
Vice President: Sheren Anwar Siani (Dalhousie University)
Director of Communications: Caitlyn Patrick (Sault College)
Director of Membership Services: Kennedie Maidment (Thompson Rivers University)
Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Peter Stinnissen (Sault College)
Director of Career and Leadership Development: Ashley Ahuja (York University)
National Conference Director: Karlee McKenzie (University of Manitoba)
Atlantic Regional Director: Leah Carrier (Dalhousie University)
Quebec Regional Director: Marilyn Morand (McGill University)
Ontario Regional Director: Grant MacNeil (McMaster Univeristy)
Prairie Regional Director: Fred Entz (Saskatchewan Collaborative of Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Saskatoon)
Western Regional Director: Megan Bruce (MacEwan University)
Community and Public Health Committee Chair: Boey Chak (McMaster University)
Informatics Committee Chair: Betty Wang (Ryerson University)
Diversity Committee Chair: Alyssa Riddle (MacEwan University)
Global Health & Outreach Committee Chair: Paisly Symenuk (University of Alberta)
Education and Scholarship Committee Chair: Caitlin Wiltshire (MacEwan University)
Indigenous Health Advocacy Committee Chair: Danielle Bourque (University of Alberta)
Past President: Dawn Tisdale (North Island College)
Administrative Officer: Kristine Crosby / Sarah Guinette
CASN Representative: Dr. Cynthia Baker, Executive Director
2015-2016
President: Dawn Tisdale (North Island College)
Vice President: Terrace Desnomie (Langara College)
Director of Communications: Tonie Castro (Langara College)
Director of Membership Services: Lourdes Cua (Langara College)
Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Kathryn Black (Université de Moncton)
Director of Career and Leadership Development: Alexandra Sotola (York University)
National Conference Director: Caitlyn Patrick (Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology)
Atlantic Regional Director: Jonathan Honsberger (Dalhousie University)
Quebec Regional Director: Jaimie Carrier (McGill University)
Ontario Regional Director: Kendra Davis (Western Univeristy)
Prairie Regional Director: Bryce Boynton (University of Saskatchewan)
Western Regional Director: Courtney Hunter (Thompson Rivers University)
Community and Public Health Committee Chair: Jonathan Goguen (Université de Moncton)
Informatics Committee Chair: Betty Wang (Ryerson University)
Diversity Committee Chair: Victoria Conconi (McGill University)
Global Health & Outreach Committee Chair: Paisly Symenuk (University of Alberta)
Education and Scholarship Committee Chair: Sheren Anwar Siani (Dalhousie University)
Aboriginal Health Ad-hoc Committee Chair: Jennifer McGillivary (University of Saskatchewan)
Past President: Vacant
Administrative Officer: Andrea Pinsent-Martineau / Kristine Crosby
CASN Representative: Dr. Cynthia Baker, Executive Director
2014-2015
President: Rajet Anand (McGill Unviersity)
Vice President: Kaleigh Newton (Memorial University)
Director of Communications: Nick Alves (Ryerson University)
Director of Membership Services: Kendra Wilson (University of Saskatchewan)
Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Dawn Tisdale (North Island College)
Director of Career and Leadership Development: Joan Denley (Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology)
National Conference Director: Justin Eisenkich (University of Saskatchewan)
Atlantic Regional Director: Beth Williams (Western Regional School of Nursing)
Quebec Regional Director: Charles-Emile Trudel (University Laval)
Ontario Regional Director: Catherine Davy (Lakehead Unviersity)
Prairie Regional Director: Monica Kolomic (University of Manitoba)
Western Regional Director: Katelyn Toal (MacEwan University)
Community and Public Health Committee Chair: Jasica Mahalingam (Ryerson University)
Informatics Committee Chair: Tonie Castro (Langara College)
Diversity Committee Chair: Ryan McDonald (Western Regional School of Nursing)
International Health and Outreach Committee Chair: Andrew Watson (Dalhousie University)
Education and Scholarship Committee Chair: Susan Chan (Ryerson University)
Past President: Carly Whitmore (Trent University)
Administrative Officer: Andrea Pinsent-Martineau
CASN Representative: Dr. Cynthia Baker, Executive Director
2013-2014
President: Carly Whitmore (Trent University)
Vice President: Lise Schultz (University of Saskatchewan)
Director of Communications: Sonja MacDonald (Dalhousie University)
Director of Membership Services: Luke Redmond(Memorial University)
Directrice du bilinguisme et de la traduction: Arielle Detraz(Dalhousie University)
Director of International Health: Jeremy Roy-Leger (Université de Moncton)
Director of Career and Leadership Development: Matthieu Payette (McMaster University/Mohawk College/Conestaga College)
National Conference Director: Tina Tieu (Langara College)
Atlantic Regional Director: Kaleigh Newton(Memorial University)
Directeur régional du Québec: Rajet Anand (McGill University)
Ontario Regional Director: Nick Alves (Ryerson University)
Prairies Regional Director: Kendra Wilson(University of Regina/SIAST- Saskatoon Campus)
Western Regional Director: Anthony Slezina (University of Lethbridge)
Community and Public Health Officer: Rebecca Puddester (Memorial University)
Informatics Officer: Jessie Philbert (University of Alberta – Campus St. Jean)
Diversity Officer: Lauren Guthro(McMaster University/Mohawk College/Conestoga College)
Past President: Maggie Danko (University of Alberta)
Administrative Officer: Andrea Pinsent-Martineau
CASN Representative: Dr. Cynthia Baker, Executive Director
2012-2013
President: Margaret Danko (University of Alberta)
Vice President: Lise Schultz (University of Saskatchewan)
Director of Communications: Laura Gallant (University of Ontario Institute of Technology)
Director of Membership Services: Emilie Hay (McMaster University/Mohawk College/Conestoga College)
Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Jeremy Roy-Leger (Université de Moncton)
Director of International Health: Amanda Schneider (University of Saskatchewan)
Director of Career and Leadership Development: Indrah Kerrison (University of Lethbridge)
National Conference Director: Sonja MacDonald (Dalhousie University)
Atlantic Regional Director: Leslie Brown (Memorial University)
Quebec Regional Director: Vanessa Lauzon (McGill University)
Ontario Regional Director: Carly Whitmore (Trent University)
Prairies Regional Director: Ashton Kaczur (University of Saskatchewan)
Western Regional Director: Melissa Nuttall (University of Victoria)
Community and Public Health Officer: Andrew McCutcheon (University of Alberta)
Informatics Officer: Sandy Gum (Langara College)
Diversity Officer: Lauren Guthro (McMaster University/Mohawk College/Conestoga College)
Officer of Education and Scholarship: Vikky Leung (Ryerson University)
Past President: Evan Jolicoeur, BScN, RN (McGill University)
Administrative Officer: Andrea Pinsent-Martineau
CASN Representative: Dr. Cynthia Baker, Executive Director
2011-2012
President: Evan Jolicoeur (McGill University)
Vice President: Mary Strain (McMaster University/Mohawk College/Conestoga College)
Director of Communications: Laura Gallant (University of Ontario Institute of Technology)
Director of Membership Services: Daenis Camire
Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Kate Lamy (Laurentian University)
Director of International Health: Katrina Vande Bunte (Red Deer College)
Director of Career and Leadership Development: Sarah Covino (Lakehead University)
National Conference Director: Lise Schultz (University of Saskatchewan)
Atlantic Regional Director: Teri-Lynn Butt (Memorial University)
Quebec Regional Director: Frederic Laurens (McGill University)
Ontario Regional Director: Andrew Bond (Lakehead University)
Prairies Regional Director: Lindsay Krahn (University of Manitoba)
Western Regional Director: Maggie Danko (University of Alberta)
Community and Public Health Officer: Carmen Dell (Dalhousie University)
Informatics Officer: Danielle van Loenen (Grant MacEwan University)
Diversity Officer: Ashley Tamlin (Trent University)
Officer of Education and Scholarship: Stephanie Perruzi (McGill University)
Past President: Branden Shepitka, BScN, RN (Laurentian University)
Administrative Officer: Andrea Pinsent-Martineau
CASN Representative: Dr. Cynthia Baker, Executive Director
2010-2011
President: Branden Shepitka (Laurentian University)
Vice President & Director of Inter/Intra-professional Education and Research: Robyn Power (Memorial University – Centre for Nursing)
Director of Communications: Cyndi Jones (St. Lawrence College – Kingston Campus/Laurentian University)
Director of Membership Services: Carla Pittman (Memorial University – Centre for Nursing)
Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Alexandre Pare (Université de Moncton)
Director of International Health: Betty Ng (University of Alberta)
Director of National Career and Leadership Development: Jesse Woodward (Grant MacEwan University)
National Conference Director: Matthew Smith (McMaster University/Mohawk College/Conestoga College)
Atlantic Regional Director: Angela Bryan (University of Prince Edward Island)
Quebec Regional Director: Evan Jolicoeur (McGill University)
Ontario Regional Director: Jamie Kyriacou (Laurentian University / Université Laurentienne)
Prairies Regional Director: Supriya Nishtala (University College of the North)
Western Regional Director: Queenie Lee (University of Alberta)
National Community and Public Health Officer: Hannah McCuen (St. Lawrence College – Brockville Campus / Laurentian University)
Informatics Officer: Vacant
Diversity Officer: Mary Strain (McMaster University/Mohawk College/Conestoga College)
Publications Officer: Harmeet Minhas (University of Alberta)
Officer of Education and Scholarship: Krista Smith (Cape Breton University)
Past President: Tyler Kuhk, BScN, RN (Lakehead University)
Administrative Officer: Andrea Pinsent-Martineau
CASN Representative: Vacant
2009-2010
President: Tyler Kuhk (Lakehead University / Confederation College)
Vice President & Director of Inter/IntraProfessional Education and Research: Jesse Woodward (Grant MacEwan College)
Director of Communications: Colleen Wright-Loree (McMaster University / Mohawk College / Conestoga College)
Director of Membership Services: Charles Mann (Queen’s University)
Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Jason Marc Gabel (Université Laurentienne)
Director of International Health: Stephanie Williams (Memorial University – The Centre for Nursing Studies)
National Conference Director: Catherine Gauthier (Université Laval)
Atlantic Regional Director: Robyn Power (Memorial University – The Centre for Nursing Studies)
Quebec Regional Director: Valerie Saillant (Université Laval)
Ontario Regional Director: Branden Shepitka (Laurentian University / Université Laurentienne)
Prairies Regional Director: Santana Grandbois (University of Manitoba) / Laura Highmoor (University of Saskatchewan)
Western Regional Director: Natalie Cloutier (University of Alberta)
National Career and Leadership Development Officer: Jessica Vince (University of Windsor)
National Community and Public Health Officer: Kara Moore (University of Saskatchewan)
Informatics Officer: Pete Grillo (McMaster University / Mohawk College / Conestoga College)
Diversity Officer: Vacant
Publications Officer: Vacant
Officer of Education and Scholarship: Danielle Moss (Ryerson University)
Past President: Sarah Painter (University of Manitoba)
Administrative Officer: Andrea Pinsent
CASN Representative: Jo-Anne Swanson
2008-2009
President: Sarah Painter (University of Manitoba)
Vice President & Director of Inter/IntraProfessional Education and Research: Chrissy Lefkimmiatis (Nipissing University / Canadore College)
Director of Communications: Vacant
Director of Membership Services: Barbara Parkinson Davies (Laurentian University)
Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Vacant
Director of International Health: Stephanie Williams (Memorial University – The Centre for Nursing Studies)
National Conference Director: Heather Dickie (University of Prince Edward Island)
Atlantic Regional Director: Sarah Gaudet (Saint Francis Xavier University)
Quebec Regional Director: Alexandra Nachef (Université Laval)
Ontario Regional Director: Tyler Kuhk (Lakehead University/Confederation College)
Prairies Regional Director: Santana Grandbois (University of Manitoba)
Western Regional Director: Jesse Woodward (Grant MacEwan College)
National Career and Leadership Development Officer: Danielle Radchenko (University of Alberta)
National Community and Public Health Officer: Kendra Swinn (Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology)
Informatics Officer: Michael Li (McMaster University/Mohawk/Conestoga)
Diversity Officer: Vacant
Publications Officer: Nancy Therriault
Past President: Vacant
Administrative Officer: Sarah Anderson
CASN Representative: Jo-Anne Swanson
2007-2008
President: Sarah Painter (University of Manitoba)
Past President: Michael Garreau
Vice President Inter/Intra Professional Education and Research: Richard Boudreau (Dalhousie University)
Director of Communications: Justine Reyes (University of Calgary)
Director of Membership Services: Belinda Pollard (University of Prince Edward Island)
Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Vacant
Director of International Health: Kim Swaisland (Dalhousie University)
National Conference Director: Patricia Farkas (University of Manitoba)
Atlantic Regional Director: Stephanie Tiller (Memorial University of Newfoundland)
Quebec Regional Director: Brigitte Ireson-Valois (McGill University)
Ontario Regional Director: Chrissy Lefkimmiatis (Nipissing University/Canadore College)
Prairies Regional Director: Corissa Dyck (University of Manitoba)
Western Regional Director: Chelsee Albo (University of Calgary)
Administrative Officer: Sarah Anderson
CASN Representative: Jo-Anne Swanson
National Career and Leadership Development Officer: Krista Kamstra (Ryerson University)
National Community and Public Health Officer: Taunya Van Allen (McMaster University/Mohawk College)
2006-2007
President: Michael Garreau (Lakehead University/Confederation College)
Vice President Inter/Intra Professional Education and Research: Colleen Ferris (University of Ottawa)
Director of Communications: Heather Burke (North Eastern Ontario Collaborative Nursing Program-Sault College)
Resource Officer: Aric Rankin, RN, BScN (Windsor University Alumni)
Director of Publications and Promotions: Keith Lau (University of New Brunswick/Humber ITAL)
Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Tina Aubé (McGill University)
National Conference Director: Alexandra A. Jurczak (Ryerson University)
Atlantic Regional Director: Jaclyn DesRoches (University of Prince Edward Island)
Quebec Regional Director: Nancy Simard (McGill University)
Ontario Regional Director: Jodie Boltuc (Ryerson University)
Prairies Regional Director: Logan Chinski (SIAST-Kelsey Campus)
Western Regional Director: Matthew Harmer (University of Victoria)
2005-2006
President: Michael Garreau (George Brown College/Ryerson University)
Vice-President/Education & Research Director: Vacant / Inoccupé
Director of Communications/Secretary: Dayna Seguin (University of Windsor)
Director of Publications and Promotions/Co-Vice-President/Education & Research Director: Ariel Rogozinski (University of Windsor)
National Conference Director: Joanne McLean (MUN-Centre for Nursing Studies)
Western Regional Director/Co-Vice-President/Education & Research Director: Becky Lockhart (Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan)
Atlantic Regional Director: Sonya Ramsey (Dalhousie University)
Ontario Regional Director: Colleen Ferris (University of Ottawa)
Quebec Regional Director: Karen Moiroud (McGill University)
Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Dave Goddard (Queen’s University)
2004-2005
President: Sandra Woltman (McMaster University)
Vice-President/Director of Education and Research: Carla Compton (NEPS University of Saskatchewan)
Director of Communications/Secretary: Paula Péquenat (Humber College)
Director of Publications and Promotions: Noeman Mirza (McMaster University)
National Conference Director: Megan Bunch (University of Windsor)
Resource Officer: Angela Strand, RN, BScN
Western Regional Director: Vacant
Atlantic Regional Director: June Tavenor (Center for Nursing Studies – MUN)
Ontario Regional Director: Melissa Gradeen (Trent University)
Quebec Regional Director: Layal Abou-Chacra (McGill University)
Bilingualism and Translation Committee Chair: Maxime Decelles-Trudel (University of Ottawa)
2003-2004
President: John Maddigan (Trent/Fleming Nursing Program)
Vice-President/Director of Education and Research: Vacant / Inoccupé
Director of Communications/Secretary: Noeman Mirza (McMaster University)
Director of Publications and Promotions: Amel Boivin
National Conference Director: Laurie Barkun (McGill University)
Resource Officers: Angela Strand, RN, BScN
Western Regional Director: Vacant / Inoccupé
Prairie Regional Director: Alison Woods (Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan)
Atlantic Regional Director: Tina Sorensen
Ontario Regional Director: Natalie Fortin (Humber College)
Quebec Regional Director: Jacinthe Trudeau (Université de Montréal)
2002-2003
President: John Maddigan (Trent/Fleming Nursing Program)
Vice-President/Director of Education and Research: Allison Meiwald (Western Regional School of Nursing, NF)
Secretary: Mary Chen (Queens University)
Director of Publications and Promotions: Marie-Sophie L’Hereux (University of Montreal)
National Conference Director: Angela Strand (Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan)
Resource Officer: Chris Kebbel, RN, BScN
Western Regional Director: Nadine Palliser (University of Victoria)
Prairie Regional Director: Nadine Crossland (Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan)
Atlantic Regional Director: Becky MacDonald (University of Prince Edward Island)
Ontario Regional Director: Natalie Fortin (Humber College)
Quebec Regional Director: Marc-André Rainville (Université de Montréal)
2001-2002
President: Carrie Bullard (McMaster University)
Vice-President/Director of Education and Research: Jillian McDonald (Memorial Univerity of Newfoundland)
Secretary: Alison Meiwald (Western Regional School of Nursing, NF)
Director of Publications and Promotions: Lorene Ann Laserna (McMaster University)
National Conference Director: Paul Terpstra (University of Victoria)
Resource Officer: Chris Kebbel, RN, BScN
Western Regional Director: Lisbet Rygnestad (University of Victoria)
Prairie Regional Director: Angela Strand (Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan)
Atlantic Regional Director: Mary Beresford (Western Regional School of Nursing)
Ontario Regional Director: Shari Valja (University of Toronto)
Quebec Regional Director: Caroline Rivest (McGill University)
2000-2001
President: Mélanie Dyke (McGill University)
Vice-President/Director of Education and Research: Catherine Forbes (Université Laval)
Secretary: Cathy Sweeny (Western Regional School of Nursing, NF)
Director of Publications and Promotions: Angie Moore (Dalhousie University, NS)
National Conference Director: Scott MacLeod (University of PEI)
Resource Officer: Jeff Baine, RN
Western Regional Director: Paul Terpsta (North Island College, BC)
Prairie Regional Director: Sarah Sundquist (University of Saskatchewan)
Atlantic Regional Director: Roberta Gullage (Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Ontario Regional Director: Carrie Bullard (McMaster University)
Quebec Regional Director: Geneviève Lalumière (McGill University)
1999-2000
President: Jeffrey Boal (University of Toronto)
Vice-President/Director of Education and Research: Sean McIntyre (University of PEI)
Secretary: Melanie Blanchard (University of PEI)
Director of Publications and Promotions: Michelle Zander(Lakehead University)
National Conference Director: Roderick Oandasan (Queen’s University)
Resource Officer: Jeff Baine, RN
Western Regional Director: Julia Morash
Prairie Regional Director: Ann-Maria MacMahon
Atlantic Regional Director: Brad Walsh (The Center for Nursing Studies)
Ontario Regional Director: Jackie Galica (Ryerson Polytechnic University)
Quebec Regional Director: Melanie Dyke (McGill University)
1998-1999
President: Andrea Crothers (McMaster University)
Vice-President/Director of Education and Research: Meredith Allin (U of Toronto)
Secretary: Laila Brown (Memorial University of Newfoundland)
Director of Publications and Promotions: Vacant / Inoccupé
National Conference Director: Myriam Asri (Université Laval)
Resource Officer: Jeff Baine, RN
Western Regional Director: Nicole Bennett
Atlantic Regional Director: Marla Jones Hayne (St. Francis Xavier University)
Ontario Regional Director: Colleen Silver (Ryerson Polytechnic University)
Quebec Regional Director: Natalie Martin (Université Laval)
1997-1998
President: Ruth Ann Chancey (McGill University)
Vice-President/Director of Education and Research: Zahir Hirji, RN (Acting VP/ERD)
Secretary /Treasurer: Stacey Bornais (Univerity of Windsor)
Director of Promotions: Carol Puchailo (University of Manitoba)
Director of Communications : Christopher Kebbel (University of Toronto)
National Conference Director: Jason Thorn (Memorial University of Newfoundland)
Resource Officer: Krista Poniatowski
Western Regional Director: Nicole Bennet
Atlantic Regional Director: Christina Murray (University of PEI)
Ontario Regional Director: Andrea Crothers (McMaster University)
Quebec Regional Director: Julie Dyke (McGill University)
1996-1997
President: Peter Walsh (Ryerson University)
Vice-President/Director of Education and Research: Zahir Hiriji (McMaster University)
Secretary /Treasurer: Linda Power (Memorial University of Newfoundland)
Director of Promotions: Andrea Burgoyne (St. Francis Xavier)
Director of Communications: Sonia Napravnik (University of Toronto)
National Conference Director: Anna Alfon (Calgary Conjoint Nursing Program)
Resource Officer: Steve Cairns
Western Regional Director: Sasha Cote
Atlantic Regional Director: Nancy Chaytor
Ontario Regional Director: Jon Hogeterp (University of Windsor)
Quebec Regional Director: Ruth Ann Chancey
1995-1996
President: Laurie Horricks (McMaster University)
Vice-President/Director of Education and Research: Zahir Hirji (McMaster University)
Secretary /Treasurer: Linda Petrella
National Conference Director: Linda Henderson (McMaster University)
Director of Promotions: Stephanie Michaud
Director of Communications: Linda Duffett-Leger
Atlantic Regional Director: Shona Frost
Ontario Regional Director: Charles Flemming (Ryerson Polytechnic University)
Western Regional Director: Krista Pniatowski
Resource Officer: Steve Cairns
1994-1995
President: Nancy Peroff
Secretary /Treasurer: Naomi Akazawa (McGill University)
Vice-President & Promotions: Twilah St. Cyr (Queens University)
Research & Education: Suzanne Emery
National Conference Director: Michelle Robichaud (Université Laval)
Director of Communications: Laurie Horricks (McMaster University); was Wayne Martins (George Brown College)
Atlantic Regional Director: Nicole LeBlanc
Quebec Regional Director: Tiffany Duckworth (McGill University)
Ontario Regional Director: Shelly Brandon (McMaster University)
Western Regional Director: Karen Kaufman
1993-1994
President: Leegay Jagoe (University of Saskatchewan)
Secretary/Treasurer: Karen McEachen (University of Windsor)
Director of Promotions: Sherry Biscope (University of Toronto)
Director of Communications: Naomi Monaster (University of Manitoba)
National Conference Director: Randy Hickey (University of New Brunswick)
Director of Education & Research: Steve Cairns (McMaster University)
Atlantic Regional Director: Dawn Mercer (Dalhousie University)
Quebec Regional Director: Stephen Caron (McGill University)
Ontario Regional Director: Cindy Lister (University of Windsor)
Western Regional Director: Ashley VanderTorre (University of Alberta)
Resource Officer: Luc Therrien
1992-1993 – The 1st CNSA Board of Directors
This was the first Board of Directors for the newly renamed CNSA. Prior to this year the association was the Canadian University Nursing Students’ Association (CUNSA), this year was the first year that the association broadened its mandate to represent both Diploma and Degree programs.
President: Theressa Simpson (Queen’s University)
Vice-President/Director of Education and Research: Karen Hearn (University of Windsor)
Secretary/Treasurer: Karen Shufelt (University of Alberta)
Director of Communications: Shauna Tonhauser (University of Alberta)
Director of Fundraising: Ashley Van der Torre (University of Alberta)
National Conference Director: Roxanne Stauffer (University of Alberta)
Atlantic Regional Director: Cathleen Coleman (St. Francis Xavier University)
Quebec Regional Director: Danny Cordeau (McGill University)
Ontario Regional Director: Allison Hutchins (University of Toronto)
Western Regional Director: Leegay Jagoe (University of Saskatchewan)
Resource Officer: Luc Therrien
1991-1992
President: Colleen Brean
Vice-President/Director of Education & Research: Heather Watt
Secretary/Treasurer: Linda Scott
Director of Communications: Fred Newman
Director of Fundraising: Stephanie McArthur
National Conference Director: Christine Hiscox (Queen’s University)
Atlantic Regional Director: Sharon McDonald
Quebec Regional Director: Sudaf Khan
Ontario Regional Director: Theressa Simpson (Queen’s University)
Western Regional Director: Karen Shufelt
Resource Officer: Luc Therrien
1990-1991
President: Patti Magga (University of Saskatchewan)
Vice-President/Director of Fundraising: Melody Spragg
Director of Education & Research: Michelle Bodenstab (University of Saskatchewan)
Director of Communications: Patricia Elbe (Lethbridge University)
National Conference Director: Janique Gagnon (McGill University)
Atlantic Regional Director: Valerie Hogan (St. Francis Xavier University)
Quebec Regional Director: Louis-Martin Boivin
Western Regional Director: Laura Marian (University of Alberta)
1989-1990
President: Karen Zokvic
Director of Education & Reseaerch: Denine Tatebe
1988-1989
President: Danny Scott
Vice-President/Ontario Regional Director: Andrew Lesperance (Laurentian University)
Director of Education & Research: Ross Smith (Queen’s University)
Director of Fundraising: Spencer Ross (University of Western Ontario)
Director of Communications: Leslie McGee (Queen’s University)
Atlantic Regional Director: Julie Cameron (Dalhousie University)
Quebec Regional Director: Stephan Lavoie (Université Laval)
Western Regional Director: Cherith Rathje (University of Calgary)
1987-1988
President: Heather Jo Blundell (Lethbridge University)
Director of Fundraising: Judy Grogan (McMaster University)
Director of Communications: Johanne Doucet (Université Laval)
Atlantic Regional Director: Danny Scott
Quebec Regional Director: France Villeneuve (Université Laval)
Ontario Regional Director: Beth Simons (Queens University)
Western Regional Director: Susan Olson
1986-1987
President: Heather Morgan
Vice-President/Atlantic Regional Director: Helene Oullette
Secretary/Treasurer: Cathy Martin
Director of Education & Research: Michele Troke
Director of Communications: Jeffery Baine
Director of Fundraising: Laura Tegue (Queen’s University)
National Conference Director: Jean-Francois Bernard
Quebec Regional Director: Carmen Hust
Western Regional Director: Cathy Hrynchyshyn
1985-1986
President: Mary Louise Hesson
National Conference Director: Jennifer Dearman (University of New Brunswick)
Director of Fundraising: Linda Varga
Director of Communications: Beverly Rankin
1984-1985
President: Mary Petrusich (McMaster University)
Director of Public Relation: Valerie Vandal (McGill University)
Conference Coordinator: Angela Murray (University of Ottawa)
Research Coordinator: Mary-Louise Hesson (University of Alberta)
Director of Publications: Mary Sebastian (McGill University)
Atlantic Regional Director: Jane Edgar (University of Newfoundland)
Quebec Regional Director: Caroline Savage (University of Montreal)
Ontario Regional Director: Carlene Lister (University of Windsor)
Western Regional Director: Cathy Ford (University of Calgary)
1983-1984
National Coordinator of Research: Carole Hedgecoe
National Conference Director: Shannon Olafson (University of Saskatchewan)
*(Note: Incomplete)
1982-1983
President: Luc Therrien
Research Coordinator: Eileen Bartel
Director of Public Relations: Daina Jurgutis
Conference Coordinator: Danielle Gregoire
Atlantic Regional Director: Nancy Lea Lewis
Quebec Reigonal Director: Lise Chagnon
Ontario Regional Director: Judy Jutton
Western Regional Director: Shannon Olafson
1981-1982
President: Annie Simmons (McMaster University)
Director of Public Relations: Karen Dressel (McMaster University)
Research Coordinator: Susan Arnmon (St. Francis Xavier University)
National Conference Director: Brenda Little (McMaster University)
Atlantic Regional Director: Cheryl Saunders (Memorial University)
Quebec Regional Director: Luc Therrien (University of Montreal)
Ontario Regional Director: Julia Stockhausen (University of Toronto)
Western Regional Director: Heather Naka (University of British Columbia)
Responsible for Research:
Atlantic / Atlantique: Barbara Fowlow (Memorial University)
Quebec / Québec: Anne Desimone (McGill University)
Ontario / Ontario: Susan Plue (Laurentian University)
West / Ouest: Barbara Kathol (University of Calgary)
1980-1981
President: Heather McLellan
National Coordinator of Research: Barb Dalby
Atlantic Regional Director: Nancy Layne
Quebec Regional Director: Pauline Paul
Ontario Regional Director: Patti-Ann Kostecki
Western Regional Director: Linda Barber
National Conference Director: Lacey Whitmore
1972-1973 – First Board of Directors
President: Jane Saunders (Windsor)
Desk Manager: Glenda Doucet (Dalhousie)
Atlantic Regional Director: Joe Brazel (Mt. St. Vincent)
Quebec Regional Director: Marg Rennie (McGill)
Ontario Regional Director: Cathy Nicolson (Lakehead)
Western Rregional Director: Diane Rhea (Calgary)
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