Committees

These are the standing committees as designated in the WVASN By-Laws. These chairpersons are appointed yearly by the WVASN President. Each chairperson must be an association member in good standing and must have been a member for a minimum of two years. Anyone who is interested in serving on a Committee should contact the Committee chairperson.

Government Relations

Monitors health policies and laws and advocates for school health and school nursing while keeping members informed.

Brenda Isaac, RN, BSN, MA, NCSN – Co-Chairperson

Kanawha County
brenda.isaac.rn@gmail.com

Shawna Hedrick, RN, BSN, CSN – Co-Chairperson

Monongalia County
shawnamarie1016@yahoo.com

Membership

Maintain and increase membership in WVASN and NASN and keeps accurate list of current members in the associations.

Program

Works closely with Convention Chairperson to plan for meetings and speakers.

Tiffany Frame RN, BSN, MSN – Chairperson

Wetzel County
tiffany.heinzman@k12.wv.us

Grants, Awards and Research

Promotes research, develops the procedure to select the School Nurse of the Year; reviews and awards grants for further education.

Cathy Menarchek

Wood County
catherine.menarcheck@k12.wv.us

Finance

Maintains financial records, account payable and receivable; Prepares and maintains yearly budget.

Amy Carlstrom RN, BSN, CSN – Chairperson

Treasurer
Monongalia County
amy.carlstrom@k12.wv.us

Strategic Plan

Develops, monitors and revises the WVASN five year Strategic Plan and monitor its progress.

Mindy Liller RN, BSN, NCSN

President
Mineral County
msbennett@k12.wv.us

Samantha Knapp RN, BSN, NCSN

Mason County
sknapp@k12.wv.us

Convention

Works closely with Program Chairperson to plan banquet, displays, registration, hospitality, awards, etc.

Samantha Knapp, RN, BSN, NCSN – Chairperson

Mason County
sknapp@k12.wv.us

Lydia Gordon RN, BSN, CSN

Mason County
gordonlydia93@gmail.com

Nominations

Submits candidates for officers and nominating committee to be considered at the annual general meeting.

Jenny Friel RN, BSN, CSN – Chairperson

Pocahontas County
jfriel@k12.wv.us

Issues

Develops position statement and briefs on critical issues as determined by the President and/or the Board of Directors.

Alicia Warden RN, BSN, NCSN – Chairperson

Kanawha County
awarden@mail.kana.k12.wv.us

Communications

Assist in preparing and issuing newsletters, maintaining Association website, and promoting public awareness of WVASN activities.

Stephanie DeWees RN, BSN, CSN – Chairperson

Jackson County
stephanie.dewees@boe.jack.k12.wv.us

WV Council of School Nurses Representative

Tiffany Frame RN, BSN, MSN