California

Greater San Jose Area Chapter

Year established: 1996

Mission:

To promote the growth of Hispanic nurses. We are dedicated to improving the quality of health and nursing care to the San Jose community by empowering nurses to seek higher levels of education and professional development. GSJ NAHN is open to all levels of nurses, including but not limited to CNA, LVN, RN, BSN, MSN, PhD, DNP, and most importantly nursing students. We are open to non-Hispanic nurses and non-nursing associations interested in improving the health of our diverse community.

Chapter Information:

President	Jasmine Ruiz, MSN, BSN, RN, FNP-C
Secretary	Ana Alicia Rosario, BSN, RN, CCRN
Treasurer	Erik Francisco Martinez
Immediate Past President	Adrian Espinosa, MPH, MS, RN, PHN, FNP-BC
Email	nahn.greatersanjose@gmail.com
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Inland Empire (Riverside) Chapter

Mission:

Committed to advancing the health in Hispanic communities and to lead, promote and advocate the educational, professional, and leadership opportunities for Hispanic nurses.

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Los Angeles Chapter

Year established: 1990

Mission:

Hispanics are the largest ethnic group in California who encounter health care issues which are influenced by political and socio-economic factors. The Los Angeles Chapter address the need to organize and contribute towards nursing leadership, representation and networking for local Hispanic/Latino nurses.

Chapter Information:

President	Sonia Valdez, MSN, APRN, ACNP, GANP, CVRN-BC
Vice President	Angelica Flores
Secretary	Jessica Quintana, BSN, PHN, RN
Treasurer	Angie Millan, DNP, RN, FAAN
Website	www.lanahn.com
Email	info.la.nahn@gmail.com
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Orange County Chapter

Year established: 1991

Mission:

We are open to all nurses, nursing students and those interested in nursing. Our chapter is designed and committed to the improvement of health and quality nursing care for all consumers. We work toward providing equal access to educational, professional, and economic opportunities for Hispanic nurses.

President	Dr. Maria Matza, PhD, RNC, PHN
Vice President	Yolanda Casagrande
Secretary	Debbie Martinez
Treasurer	Tony Ornelas, BSN, RN
Website	www.ocnahn.org
Email	info@ocnahn.org
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Sacramento Chapter

Mission:

NAHN is committed to advancing the health in Hispanic communities and to lead, promote and advocate the educational, professional, and leadership opportunities for Hispanic nurses.

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San Diego Chapter

Year established: 1993

Mission:

Our mission is to address the educational & health care needs of the Hispanic community.
 

President	Mollie NunnBSN, RN, PHN, CNOR
Vice President	Minerva Connor, RN, BSN
Secretary	Carl Medina RN & Sylvia Ford
Treasurer	Tim McWilliams, RN
Website	www.sdnahn.org
Email	SDNAHN@outlook.com
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Golden Gate Chapter

Mission:

Our goal is to grow the community of Hispanic Nurses in the SF/Bay area through networking, outreach, community service, and training. Our membership is open to nurses from all racial/ethnic backgrounds and educational levels including CNA, LVN, RN, MSN, PhD, DPN, students, and supporters of nurses including MSWs, MFTs, and non-nursing professions). We work in partnership with community leaders to provide education and projects to the Hispanic community in a bicultural & bilingual manner using evidence based practices. We work particularly closely with the Bay Area nursing universities and hold monthly meetings using conference calls and online video chat.

Chapter Information:

President	Lorraine Mautner, MSN, RN, PHN
Secretary	Maria Zam
Treasurer	Jasmine Vargas
Email	SFBayNAHN@gmail.com
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