Past Board of Directors / National Executive
Below is a list of people who have served CNSA as members of the board of directors. They
have helped make CNSA what it is today. Our thanks goes out to all of them. We welcome and
encourage communication with past members of the BOD. Feel free to email the resource officer
at resource@cnsa.ca.
This list is accurate for the BOD after 1990, however, older entries in this list
may be incomplete or contain errors. If you have
any information that could add to or correct any information here
please contact the president at president@cnsa.ca
2009-2010
President / Président: Tyler Kuhk (Lakehead University / Confederation College)
Vice President & Director of Inter/IntraProfessional Education
and Research / Vice-président & Directeur de l'éducation
inter/intra professionnelle et recherche: Jesse Woodward (Grant MacEwan College)
Director of Communications / Directrice des communications: Colleen Wright-Loree (McMaster University / Mohawk College / Conestoga College)
Director of Membership Services / Directeur des services aux membres: Charles Mann (Queen's University)
Directeur du bilinguisme et de la traduction / Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Jason Marc Gabel (Université Laurentienne)
Director of International Health / Directrice de la santé internationale: Stephanie Williams (Memorial University - The Centre for Nursing Studies)
National Conference Director / Directrice du congrès national: Catherine Gauthier (Université Laval)
Atlantic Regional Director / Directrice régionale de l’Atlantique: Robyn Power (Memorial University - The Centre for Nursing Studies)
Directrice régionale du Québec / Quebec Regional Director: Valerie Saillant (Université Laval)
Ontario Regional Director / Directeur régional de l’Ontario: Branden Shepitka (Laurentian University / Université Laurentienne)
Prairies Regional Director / Directrice régionale des Prairies: Santana Grandbois (University of Manitoba) / Laura Highmoor (University of Saskatchewan)
Western Regional Director / Directrice régionale de l’Ouest: Natalie Cloutier (University of Alberta)
Past President / Ancienne Présidente: Sarah Painter (University of Manitoba)
Administrative Officer / Agente administrative: Andrea Pinsent
Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing Representative /
Représentant de l'Association canadienne des écoles de sciences
infirmières: Jo-Anne Swanson
National Career and Leadership Development Officer / Administratrice nationale de développement du leadership et de carrière: Jessica Vince (University of Windsor)
National Community and Public Health Officer / Administratrice nationale de la santé publique et de la communauté: Kara Moore (University of Saskatchewan)
Informatics Officer / Administrateur de l'informatique: Pete Grillo (McMaster University / Mohawk College / Conestoga College)
Diversity Officer / Administratrice de la diversité: Vacant
Publications Officer / Administrateur des publications: Vacant
Officer of Education and Scholarship / Administrateur de l'éducation et de recherches: Danielle Moss (Ryerson University)
2008-2009
President / Présidente: Sarah Painter (University of Manitoba)
Past President / Ancien Président: Vacant
Vice President & Director of Inter/IntraProfessional
Education and Research / Vice-présidente & Directrice de
l'éducation inter/intra professionnelle et recherche: Chrissy Lefkimmiatis (Nipissing University/Canadore College)
Director of Membership Services / Directrice des services aux membres: Barbara Parkinson Davies (Laurentian University)
Directrice du bilinguisme et de la traduction / Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Vacant
Director of International Health / Directrice de la santé internationale: Stephanie Williams (Memorial University - The Centre for Nursing Studies)
National Conference Director / Directrice du congrés national: Heather Dickie (University of Prince Edward Island)
Atlantic Regional Director / Directrice régionale de l’Atlantique: Sarah Gaudet (Saint Francis Xavier University)
Directrice régionale du Québec / Quebec Regional Director: Alexandra Nachef (Université Laval)
Ontario Regional Director / Directeur régional de l’Ontario: Tyler Kuhk (Lakehead University/Confederation College)
Prairies Regional Director / Directrice régionale des Prairies: Santana Grandbois (University of Manitoba)
Western Regional Director / Directeur régional de l’Ouest: Jesse Woodward (Grant MacEwan College)
Administrative Officer / Administratrice du bureau: Sarah Anderson
Jo-Anne SwansonCanadian Association of Schools of Nursing Representative /
Représentant de l'Association canadienne des écoles de sciences
infirmières:
National Career and Leadership Development Officer / Administratrice nationale du développement de carrière et du leadership : Danielle Radchenko (University of Alberta)
National Community and Public Health Officer / Administratrice nationale de la santé publique et de la communauté: Kendra Swinn (Sault College of Applied Arts & Technology)
Informatics Officer / Administrateur de l'informatique: Michael Li (McMaster University/Mohawk/Conestoga)
Diversity Officer / Administrateur de la diversité: Vacant
Publications Officer / Administrateur des publications: Nancy Therriault
2007-2008
President /Présidente: Sarah Painter, University of Manitoba
Past President / Ancien Président: Michael Garreau
Vice President Inter/Intra Professional Education and
Research / Vice-président de l'éducation inter/intra-professionnelle et
recherche: Richard Boudreau, Dalhousie University
Director of Communications / Directrice des communications: Justine Reyes, University of Calgary
Director of Membership Services / Directrice des services aux membres: Belinda Pollard, University of Prince Edward Island
Directrice du bilinguisme et de la traduction / Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Vacant
Director of International Health / Directrice de la santé internationale: Kim Swaisland, Dalhousie University
National Conference Director/ Directrice du congrés national: Patricia Farkas, University of Manitoba
Atlantic Regional Director/ Directrice régionale de l’Atlantique: Stephanie Tiller, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Directrice régionale du Québec/ Quebec Regional Director: Brigitte Ireson-Valois, McGill University
Ontario Regional Director/ Directrice régionale de l’Ontario: Chrissy Lefkimmiatis, Nipissing University/Canadore College
Prairies Regional Director/ Directrice régionale des Prairies: Corissa Dyck, University of Manitoba
Western Regional Director/ Directrice régionale de l’Ouest: Chelsee Albo, University of Calgary
Administrative Officer/ Administratrice du bureau: Sarah Anderson
Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing Representative/
Représentant de l'Association canadienne des écoles de sciences
infirmières: Jo-Anne Swanson
National Career and Leadership Development Officer/ Administratrice nationale du développement de carrière et du leadership : Krista Kamstra, Ryerson University
National Community and Public Health Officer/ Administratrice nationale de la santé publique et de la communauté: Taunya Van Allen, McMaster University/Mohawk College
2006-2007
President / Président: Michael Garreau (Lakehead University/Confederation College)
Vice President Inter/Intra Professional Education and
Research / Vice-présidente de l'éducation inter/intra-professionnelle
et recherche: Colleen Ferris (University of Ottawa)
Director of Communications / Directrice des communications: Heather Burke (North Eastern Ontario Collaborative Nursing Program-Sault College)
Resource Officer / Administrateur des ressources: Aric Rankin, RN, BScN (Windsor University Alumni)
Director of Publications and Promotions / Directeur des publications et et de la promotion: Keith Lau (University of New Brunswick/Humber ITAL)
Directrice du bilinguisme et de la traduction / Director of Bilingualism and Translation: Tina Aubé (McGill University)
National Conference Director / Directrice du congrés national: Alexandra A. Jurczak (Ryerson University)
Atlantic Regional Director / Directrice régionale de l’Atlantique: Jaclyn DesRoches (University of Prince Edward Island)
Directrice régionale du Québec / Quebec Regional Director: Nancy Simard (McGill University)
Ontario Regional Director / Directrice régionale de l’Ontario: Jodie Boltuc (Ryerson University)
Prairies Regional Director / Directeur régional des Prairies: Logan Chinski (SIAST-Kelsey Campus)
Western Regional Director / Directeur régional de l’Ouest: Matthew Harmer (University of Victoria)
2005-2006
President (Pres.): Michael Garreau (George Brown College/Ryerson University)
Vice-President / Education &Research Director (VP/ERD): --
Director of Communications / Secretary (S): Dayna Seguin (University of Windsor)
Publications and Promotions Director (PPD) / Co-Vice-President / Education & Research Director:Ariel Rogozinski (University of Windsor)
National Conference Director (CD): Joanne McLean (MUN-Centre for Nursing Studies)
Western Regional Director (WRD) / Co-Vice-President/Education & Research Director:Becky Lockhart (Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan)
Atlantic Regional Director (ARD):Sonya Ramsey (Dalhousie University)
Ontario Regional Director (ORD):Colleen Ferris (University of Ottawa)
Quebec Regional Director (QRD):Karen Moiroud (McGill University)
Bilingualism and Translation Committee Chair Dave Goddard (Queen's University)
Director of Communications / Directrice des communications: Vacant
Western Representative: Diane Rhea (Calgary)
2004-2005
President: Sandra Woltman (McMaster University)
Vice-President/Education &Research Director (VP/ERD): Carla Compton (NEPS University of Saskatchewan)
Director of Communications / Secretary (S): Paula Péquenat (Humber College)
Publications and Promotions Director (PPD): Noeman Mirza (McMaster University)
National Conference Director (CD): Megan Bunch (University of Windsor)
Resource Person (RP): Angela Strand, RN, BScN
Western Regional Director (WRD): Vacant
Atlantic Regional Director (ARD): June Tavenor (Center for Nursing Studies - MUN)
Ontario Regional Director (ORD): Melissa Gradeen (Trent University)
Quebec Regional Director (QRD): Layal Abou-Chacra (McGill University)
Bilingualism and Translation Committee Chair: Maxime Decelles-Trudel (University of Ottawa)
2003-2004
President: John Maddigan (Trent/Fleming Nursing Program)
Vice-President / Education &Research Director (VP/ERD): Vacant
Director of Communications / Secretary (S): Noeman Mirza (McMaster University)
Publications and Promotions Director (PPD): Amel Boivin
Conference Director (CD): Laurie Barkun (McGill University)
Resource Person (RP): Angela Strand, RN, BScN
Western Regional Director (WRD): Vacant
Prarie Regional Director (PRD): Alison Woods (Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan)
Atlantic Regional Director (ARD): Tina Sorensen
Ontario Regional Director (ORD): Natalie Fortin (Humber College)
Quebec Regional Director (QRD): Jacinthe Trudeau (Université de Montréal)
2002-2003
President: John Maddigan (Trent/Fleming Nursing Program)
Vice-President / Education &Research Director (VP/ERD): Allison Meiwald (Western Regional School of Nursing, NF)
Secretary (S): Mary Chen (Queens University)
Publications and Promotions Director (PPD): Marie-Sophie L'Hereux (University of Montreal)
Conference Director (CD): Angela Strand (Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan)
Resource Person (RP): Chris Kebbel, RN, BScN
Western Regional Director (WRD): Nadine Palliser (University of Victoria)
Prarie Regional Director (WRD): Nadine Crossland (Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan)
Atlantic Regional Director (ARD): Becky MacDonald (University of Prince Edward Island)
Ontario Regional Director (ORD): Natalie Fortin (Humber College)
Quebec Regional Director (QRD): Marc-André Rainville (Université de Montréal)
2001-2002
President: Carrie Bullard (McMaster University)
Vice-President/Education &Research Director (VP/ERD): Jillian McDonald (Memorial Univerity of Newfoundland)
Secretary (S): Alison Meiwald (Western Regional School of Nursing, NF)
Publications and Promotions Director (PPD): Lorene Ann Laserna (McMaster University)
Conference Director (CD): Paul Terpstra (University of Victoria)
Resource Person (RP): Chris Kebbel, RN, BScN
Western Regional Director (WRD): Lisbet Rygnestad (University of Victoria)
Prarie Regional Director (WRD): Angela Strand (Nursing Education Program of Saskatchewan)
Atlantic Regional Director (ARD): Mary Beresford (Western Regional School of Nursing)
Ontario Regional Director (ORD): Shari Valja (University of Toronto)
Quebec Regional Director (QRD): Caroline Rivest (McGill University)
2000-2001
President: Mélanie Dyke (McGill University)
Vice-President / Education &Research Director (VP/ERD): Catherine Forbes (Université Laval)
Secretary (S): Cathy Sweeny (Western Regional School of Nursing, NF)
Publications and Promotions Director (PPD): Angie Moore (Dalhousie University, NS)
Conference Director (CD): Scott MacLeod (University of PEI)
Resource Person (RP): Jeff Baine, RN
Western Regional Director (WRD): Paul Terpsta (North Island College, BC)
Prarie Regional Director (WRD): Sarah Sundquist (University of Saskatchewan)
Atlantic Regional Director (ARD): Roberta Gullage (Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Ontario Regional Director (ORD): Carrie Bullard (McMaster University)
Quebec Regional Director (QRD): Geneviève Lalumière (McGill University)
1999-2000
President: Jeffrey Boal (University of Toronto)
Vice-President / Education & Research Director (VP/ERD): Sean McIntyre (University of PEI)
Secretary (S): Melanie Blanchard (University of PEI)
Publications and Promotions Director (PPD): Michelle Zander(Lakehead University)
Conference Director (CD): Roderick Oandasan (Queen's University)
Resource Person (RP): Jeff Baine, RN
Western Regional Director (WRD): Julia Morash
Prarie Regional Director (WRD): Ann-Maria MacMahon
Atlantic Regional Director (ARD): Brad Walsh (The Center for Nursing Studies)
Ontario Regional Director (ORD): Jackie Galica (Ryerson Polytechnic University)
Quebec Regional Director (QRD): Melanie Dyke (McGill University)
1998-1999
President: Andrea Crothers (McMaster University)
Vice-President / Education & Research Director (VP/ERD): Meredith Allin (U of Toronto)
Secretary (S): Laila Brown (Memorial University of Newfoundland)
Publications and Promotions Director (PPD): Position was Vacated mid-year
Conference Director (CD): Myriam Asri (Université Laval)
Resource Person (RP): Jeff Baine, RN
Western Regional Director (WRD): Nicole Bennett
Atlantic Regional Director (ARD): Marla Jones Hayne (St. Francis Xavier University)
Ontario Regional Director (ORD): Colleen Silver (Ryerson Polytechnic University)
Quebec Regional Director (QRD): Natalie Martin (Université Laval)
1997-1998
President: Ruth Ann Chancey (McGill University)
Vice-President / Education & Research Director (VP/ERD): Zahir Hirji, RN (Acting VP/ERD)
Secretary / Treasurer (S/T): Stacey Bornais (Univerity of Windsor)
Promotions Director (PD): Carol Puchailo (University of Manitoba)
Communications Director (CMD): Chris Kebbel (University of Toronto)
Conference Director (CD): Jason Thorn (Memorial University of Newfoundland)
Resource Person (RP): Krista Poniatowski
Western Regional Director (WRD): Nicole Bennet
Atlantic Regional Director (ARD): Christina Murray (University of PEI)
Ontario Regional Director (ORD): Andrea Crothers (McMaster University)
Quebec Regional Director (QRD): Julie Dyke (McGill University)
1996-1997
President: Peter Walsh (Ryerson University)
Vice-President (VP) & Education / Research Director : Zahir Hiriji (McMaster University)
Secretary / Treasurer (S/T): Linda Power (Memorial University of Newfoundland)
Promotions Director (PD): Andrea Burgoyne (St. Francis Xavier)
Communications Director (CMD): Sonia Napravnik (University of Toronto)
Conference Director (CD): Anna Alfon (Calgary Conjoint Nursing Program)
Resource Person (RP): Steve Cairns
Western Regional Director (WRD): Sasha Cote
Atlantic Regional Director (ARD): Nancy Chaytor
Ontario Regional Director (ORD): Jon Hogeterp (University of Windsor)
Quebec Regional Director (QRD): Ruth Ann Chancey
1995-1996
President: Laurie Horricks (McMaster University)
Education/Research Director / Vice-President: Zahir Hirji (McMaster University)
Secretary / Treasurer: Linda Petrella
Conference Director: Linda Henderson (McMaster University)
Promotions Director: Stephanie Michaud
Communications Director: Linda Duffett-Leger
Atlantic Regional Director: Shona Frost
Ontario Regional Director: Charles Flemming (Ryerson Polytechnic University)
Western Regional Director: Krista Pniatowski
Resource Person: Steve Cairns
1994-1995
President: Nancy Peroff
Secretary / Treasurer: Naomi Akazawa (McGill University)
Promotions and Vice President: Twilah St. Cyr (Queens University)
Education/Research Director: Suzanne Emery
Conference Director: Michelle Robichaud (Université Laval)
Communications Director: Laurie Horricks (McMaster University)
(was Wayne Martins of George Brown College)
Atlantic Regional Director: Nicole LeBlanc
Quebec Regional Director: Tiffany Duckworth (McGill University)
Ontario Regional Director: Shelly Brandon (McMaster University)
Western Regional Director: Karen Kaufman
1993-1994
President: Leegay Jagoe (University of Saskatchewan)
Secretary / Treasurer: Karen McEachen (University of Windsor)
Promotions Director: Sherry Biscope (University of Toronto)
Communications Director: Naomi Monaster (University of Manitoba)
Conference Director: Randy Hickey (University of New Brunswick)
Education/Research Director: Steve Cairns (McMaster University)
Atlantic Regional Director: Dawn Mercer (Dalhousie University)
Quebec Regional Director: Stephen Caron (McGill University)
Ontario Regional Director: Cindy Lister (University of Windsor)
Western Regional Director: Ashley VanderTorre (University of Alberta)
Resource Person: Luc Therrien
1992-1993 - First Board of Directors for CNSA
This was the first Board of Directors for the newly renamed CNSA.
Prior to this year the association was the Canadian University Nursing
Students' Association (CUNSA), this year was the first year that the
association broadened its mandate to represent both Diploma and Degree
programs.
President: Theressa Simpson (Queen’s University)
Vice President / Educational Research Director: Karen Hearn (University of Windsor)
Secretary / Treasurer: Karen Shufelt (University of Alberta)
Communications Director: Shauna Tonhauser (University of Alberta)
Fundraising Director: Ashley Van der Torre (University of Alberta)
Conference Director: Roxanne Stauffer (University of Alberta)
Atlantic Regional Director: Cathleen Coleman (St. Francis Xavier University)
Quebec Regional Director: Danny Cordeau (McGill University)
Ontario Regional Director: Allison Hutchins (University of Toronto)
Western Regional Director: Leegay Jagoe (University of Saskatchewan)
Resource Person: Luc Therrien
1991-1992
President: Colleen Brean
Vice President / Educational Research Director: Heather Watt
Secretary / Treasurer: Linda Scott
Communications Director: Fred Newman
Fundraising Director: Stephanie McArthur
Conference Director: Christine Hiscox (Queen’s University)
Atlantic Regional Director: Sharon McDonald
Quebec Regional Director: Sudaf Khan
Ontario Regional Director: Theressa Simpson (Queen’s University)
Western Regional Director: Karen Shufelt
Resource Person: Luc Therrien
1990-1991
President: Patti Magga (University of Saskatchewan)
Vice President / Fundraising Director: Melody Spragg
Educational Research Director: Michelle Bodenstab (University of Saskatchewan)
Communications Director: Patricia Elbe (Lethbridge University)
Conference Director: Janique Gagnon (McGill University)
Atlantic Regional Director: Valerie Hogan (St. Francis Xavier University)
Quebec Regional Director: Louis-Martin Boivin
Western Regional Director: Laura Marian (University of Alberta)
1989-1990
President: Karen Zokvic
Educational Research Director: Denine Tatebe
1988-1989
President: Danny Scott
Vice President / Ontario Regional Director: Andrew Lesperance (Laurentian University)
Educational Research Director: Ross Smith (Queen’s University)
Secretary / Treasurer: Sharon-Lee Hall
Conference Director: Karen Zokvic
Fundraising Director: Spencer Ross (University of Western Ontario)
Communications Director: Leslie McGee (Queen’s University)
Atlantic Regional Director: Julie Cameron (Dalhousie University)
Quebec Regional Director: Stephan Lavoie (Université Laval)
Western Regional Director: Cherith Rathje (University of Calgary)
Resource Person: Luc Therrien
1987-1988
President: Heather Jo Blundell (Lethbridge University)
Fundraising Director: Judy Grogan (McMaster University)
Communications Director: Johanne Doucet (Université Laval)
Atlantic Regional Director: Danny Scott
Quebec Regional Director: France Villeneuve (Université Laval)
Ontario Regional Director: Beth Simons (Queens University)
Western Regional Director: Susan Olson
1986-1987
President: Heather Morgan
Vice President / Atlantic Regional Director: Helene Oullette
Secretary / Treasurer: Cathy Martin
Educational Research Director: Michele Troke
Communications Director: Jeffery Baine
Fundraising Director: Laura Tegue (Queen’s University)
Conference Director: Jean-Francois Bernard
Quebec Regional Director: Carmen Hust
Western Regional Director: Cathy Hrynchyshyn
1985-1986
President: Mary Louise Hesson
Conference Director: Jennifer Dearman (University of New Brunswick)
Fundraising Director: Linda Varga
Communications Director: Beverly Rankin
1984-1985
Chairperson: Mary Petrusich (McMaster University)
Public Relations Director: Valerie Vandal (McGill University)
Conference Coordinator: Angela Murray (University of Ottawa)
Research Coordinator: Mary-Louise Hesson (University of Alberta)
National Newsletter Editor: Mary Sebastian (McGill University)
Atlantic Regional Chairperson: Jane Edgar (University of Newfoundland)
Quebec Regional Chairperson: Caroline Savage (University of Montreal)
Ontario Regional Chairperson: Carlene Lister (University of Windsor)
Western Regional Chairperson: Cathy Ford (University of Calgary)
1983-1984
National Research Coordinator: Carole Hedgecoe
Conference Coordinator: Shannon Olafson (University of Saskatchewan)
(Note: Incomplete)
1982-1983
Chairperson (President): Luc Therrien
Research Coordinator: Eileen Bartel
Public Relations: Daina Jurgutis
Conference Co-coordinator: Danielle Gregoire
Atlantic Regional Chairperson: Nancy Lea Lewis
Quebec Regional Chairperson: Lise Chagnon
Ontario Regional Chairperson: Judy Jutton
Western Regional Chairperson: Shannon Olafson
1981-1982
National Chairperson: Annie Simmons (McMaster University)
National Public Relations Director: Karen Dressel (McMaster University)
National Research Coordinator: Susan Arnmon (St. Francis Xavier University)
National Conference coordinator: Brenda Little (McMaster University)
Atlantic Chairperson: Cheryl Saunders (Memorial University)
Quebec Chairperson: Luc Therrien (University of Montreal)
Ontario Chairperson: Julia Stockhausen (University of Toronto)
Western Chairperson: Heather Naka (University of British Columbia)
Research Representatives
Atlantic - Barbara Fowlow (Memorial University)
Quebec - Anne Desimone (McGill University)
Ontario - Susan Plue (Laurentian University)
Western - Barbara Kathol (University of Calgary)
1980-1981
National Chair: Heather McLellan
National Research Coordinator: Barb Dalby
Atlantic Regional Representative: Nancy Layne
Quebec Regional Representative: Pauline Paul
Ontario Regional Representative: Patti-Ann Kostecki
Western Regional Representative: Linda Barber
National Conference Coordinator: Lacey Whitmore
1972-1973 - First CUNSA BOD (then referred to as the Executive Committee)
President: Jane Saunders (Windsor)
Host Representative: Glenda Doucet (Dalhousie)
Atlantic Representative: Joe Brazel (Mt. St. Vincent)
Quebec Representative: Marg Rennie (McGill)
Ontario Representative: Cathy Nicolson (Lakehead)
President: Jane Saunders (Windsor)
Host Representative: Glenda Doucet (Dalhousie)
Atlantic Representative: Joe Brazel (Mt. St. Vincent)
Quebec Representative: Marg Rennie (McGill)
Ontario Representative: Cathy Nicolson (Lakehead)
