Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is vital to the success of SVAACN. It unites our community of exceptional nurses in an effort to shape the future of nursing practice in our area. These leaders help to further the AACN mission of a patient- and family-driven healthcare system where acute and critical care nurses make their optimal contribution.
Nominations are accepted annually in April & May. Nominations are reviewed by the current Board of Directors and all SVAACN members in good standing are invited to vote from mid to late May.
Board Members are expected to serve for a minimum two-year term. The position of President-Elect is the only exception with an expected minimum three-year term (Year One: President-Elect; Year Two: President; Year Three: Past President)
Board of Director service is voluntary, and Board Members do not receive compensation. Benefits of service include, but are not limited to leadership development, collaboration with acute & critical care colleagues from the region, and serving as a role model for the community.
Chapter meetings, run by the Board, occur on the second Tuesday of every month from approximately 6PM to 8PM virtually and in-person.
Board of Directors
Brenda Artz DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN
President
Susan Richwine RN
President-Elect
Karen Good MSN, RN, CCRN, AC-CNSAG
Past President
Sharon Truitt BSN RN CCRN
Secretary
Karen Good MSN, RN, CCRN, AC-CNSAG
Secretary-Elect
Jennifer Walker BSN, RN, CCRN, PHRN
Treasurer
Tammy Maclay RN
Education Co-chair
Constance Miller RN
Education Co-chair
Yana Dilman DNP, RN, AG-ACNP, PCCN
Education Chair-Elect
Julia Kuzar MSN, RN, CCRN, AGACNP-BC
Membership Chair
Suzan Horton RN
Webmaster
Heather Klein MSN, RN, CCRN-CMC
Webmaster Co-chair
Mandy Lewis RN
Board Member
Aimee Anderson RN
Board Member
Sherry Watson RN, CCRN
Member Emeritus
Retired from LG Penn Medicine ICU
Years of Experience: RN for 42 years
Special Interests: Advanced Directives and Moral Distress
Fun Fact: Retirement is great!!
Kelly Hollenbeak RN, BSN, CCRN
Board Member