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Councils

Councils are organized bodies that have specific responsibilities related to fulfilling the function and goals of MNA. MNA members are welcome to apply for appointed positions on committees and councils. To do so, fill out a bio and consent form.

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.

Amanda Duarte, Ingham Cnty Prof Nurses Cncl
Dawn Langley, Borgess Staff Nurses Cncl
Kimberly Leavens, Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl
Ted McTaggart, Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl, Board Liaison
Mihaela Reed, Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl

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

Jeffrey Breslin, Prof Empl Cncl of Sparrow Hosp
Jayme Champagne-Schellenberger, Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl
Renee Curtis, Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl
Roger Doak, Prof Empl Cncl of Sparrow Hosp
Jennifer Jerore, Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl
Dawn Langley, Borgess Staff Nurses Cncl
Dennis Magiera, Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl
Elizabeth O'Connor-Rogers, Life Member
Melissa Raymond, Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl
Mihaela Reed, Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl
Elizabeth Thelen, Prof Empl Cncl of Sparrow Hosp
Kristen Walcott, Associate Member
James Walker, Traverse City Munson Nurses Association, Board Liaison
Zachary Wenzel, Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl

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.

Kara Ayotte, Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl, Board Liaison
Steven Kelly, MNA at Promedica Hickman
Michelle Munson-McCorry, Greater Lansing Community Nurses Unit
Mihaela Reed, Univ of Michigan Prof Nurse Cncl
Elizabeth Thelen, Prof Empl Cncl of Sparrow Hosp

Retirement Council

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

Becky Baldwin, Associate Member
Roberta Duda, Life Member
Diane Goddeeris, Life Member
Patricia Kampmann-Bush, Associate Member
Mary Ann Minard, Life Member
Shenandoah Shinabarger, MNA @ Alma
Joyce Stein, Life Member
Gail Warren, Life Member