Councils

Council on Workplace Health & Safety

The Council on Workplace Health & Safety reviews and reports on emerging trends and issues related to workplace health and safety. The Council engages in activities that promote career resiliency and contribute to the development of a work environment that promote safety and health of nurses and their clients. In addition, the Council educates and supports members in implementing strategies that enhance their voice in organizational policy related to workplace health and safety.

Ken Garza, RN, MNA-Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl
Ian Green, RN, MNA-Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl
Amanda Jablonski, RN, MNA-Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl
Rebecca Lanfear, RN, MNA-Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl
Jenni L Livingston, RN, Borgess Staff Nurses Council, Board Liaison

Council on Legislation and Public Policy

The Council on Legislation and Public Policy develops public policy and legislative initiatives related to MNA’s Legislative Platform, analyzes public policies and proposed legislation, educates and collaborates with legislators and public policy makers, and mobilizes members/nurses to take action on timely pertinent issues

Jeff Breslin, RN, Prof Empl Cncl of Sparrow Hosp
Sharon Bryant, RN, Associate Member
Renee Curtis, RN, MNA-Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl, Board Liaison
Dennis Magiera, RN, MNA-Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl
Bette O’Connor-Rogers, RN, Associate Member
Melissa Raymond, RN, MNA-Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl
Therese Smith, RN, MNA-Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl
Kristen Walcott, RN, Associate Member
James Walker, RN, Traverse City Munson Nurses Association

Council on Clinical Nursing Practice, Advocacy, and Education

The Council on Clinical Nursing Practice,  Advocacy, and Education defines and clarifies nursing practice in the state of Michigan, analyzes and reports on emerging models of nursing practice, educates and supports members to implement strategies that will enhance their voice in organizational policy related to practice, and engages in activities that contribute to development of a work environment that promotes the safety and health of nurses and their clients.

Renee Curtis, RN, MNA-Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl
Jeremy Lapham, RN, MNA-Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl, Board Liaison
LaToya Lewis, RN, MNA-Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl

Retirement Council
The Retirement committee educates and mobilizes retired nurses on issues that affect both working and retired nurses.

Robbi Duda, Chair
Becky Baldwin, Vice Chair
Diane Goddeeris, Secretary
Gail Warren
Pat Kampmann-Bush
Mary Ann Minard