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Candidates

Learn about the candidates running for WSNA office for the 2025-2027 term.

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Introduction

This initial slate of candidates reflects nominations made by Jan. 15, 2025. However, note that nominations are still open (see nominations timeline for more information).

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Board of Directors

President

  • Justin Gill, Marysville

Vice President

  • Heather Stephen-Selby, Renton

Secretary-Treasurer

  • No nominees as of Jan. 15, 2025.

At-large (3 open positions)

  • David Jacob Garcia, Pasco
  • Nicole Klein, Spanaway

At-large, Staff Nurse (2 open positions)

  • Jaime Cary, Bremerton
  • Annika Hoogestraat, Seattle
  • Kelli Johnson, Everett
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Legislative & Health Policy Council

Chair

  • Katie Johnson, Everett

At-large (3 open positions)

  • Sara Gering, Mount Vernon
  • Christina Jurado, Longview
  • Kathryn Lewandowsky, Arlington
  • Kathleen Thompson, Spokane
  • Carey Wallace, Castle Rock
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Professional Nursing & Health Care Council

Chair

  • Rachel Wang, Seattle

At-large

  • Julia Barcott, Yakima
  • Donna Watts, SeaTac

Administration

  • No nominee as of Jan. 15, 2025.

Education

  • Antwinett Lee, Lynnwood

 Ethics & Human Rights

  • No nominee as of Jan. 15, 2025.

Practice

  • Martha Goodall, Mead

Research

  • Gordon West, University Place
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WSNA Nominations / Search Committee

  • No nominee as of Jan. 15, 2025.
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ANA Membership Assembly

11 open positions

  • Julia Barcott, Yakima
  • Alison Bradywood, Seattle
  • Clara Bucio, Yakima
  • Sally Budack, Tacoma
  • Susie Cervantes, Toppenish
  • Edna Cortez, Shoreline
  • Chuck Cumiskey, Olympia
  • Martha Goodall, Mead
  • Christina Jurado, Longview
  • Jon Olson, Kelso
  • Mikey O’Sullivan, Spokane
  • Anita Stull, Seattle
  • Tristan Twohig, Spokane
  • Emily Troyer, Spokane
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Labor Executive Council

Note
These positions open to WSNA union members only.

Chair

  • Edna Cortez, Shoreline, Seattle Children's Hospital

Vice-chair

  • Susie Cervantes, Toppenish, Astria Toppenish Hospital

Secretary-Treasurer

  • Jon Olson, Kelso, PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center

Member at-large (7 open positions)

  • Yunna Flenord, University Place, St. Joseph Medical Center – Tacoma
  • Samantha Forte, Everett, Seattle Children's Hospital
  • Tristan Twohig, Spokane, Providence Holy Family Hospital
  • Kara Yates, Seattle, Seattle Children's Hospital
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Labor Nominations/Search Committee

Note
These positions open to WSNA union members only.

3 open positions

  • No nominee as of Jan. 15, 2025.
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AFT Convention

Note
These positions open to WSNA union members only.

11 open positions

  • Julia Barcott, Yakima, Astria Toppenish Hospital
  • Clara Bucio, Yakima, Astria Toppenish Hospital
  • Sally Budack, Tacoma, St. Joseph Medical Center – Tacoma
  • Susie Cervantes, Toppenish, Astria Toppenish Hospital
  • Edna Cortez, Shoreline, Seattle Children's Hospital
  • Martha Goodall, Mead, Providence Holy Family Hospital
  • Lindsay Green, Castle Rock, PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
  • Annika Hoogestraat, Seattle, Seattle Children's Hospital
  • Christina Jurado, Longview, PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
  • Jon Olson, Kelso, PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center
  • Kathleen Thompson, Spokane, Providence VNA Home Health
  • Emily Troyer, Spokane, Providence Holy Family Hospital
  • Tristan Twohig, Spokane, Providence Holy Family Hospital