Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Elka Riley MSN FNP-BC
President
Current Chapter President
co Nurse Planner
Sonia Nelson RN MSN
Past President
Golda Boahene Nartey MSN, RN
Treasurer
Beatrice Davis Fincher BHS RN CCRN alumnus
Membership Chair
Bea currently coordinates education membership and NN website
Susan Nevins MSN NP CNRNCCRN
Director
Our original member that mentored most of the past and current board
Felice Rosen MSN, RN-BC
Director
Natalie Kirton MSN RN CCRN
Corresponding Secretary
Mary Jones Johnson BSN, RN, RN-BC
Board Member
Nadine Rosenthal DNP, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC
Board Member
Dr. Rosenthal is an accomplished healthcare executive and nursing expert. Her expertise lies in optimizing patient experience, regulatory compliance, quality performance, strategic planning, legal/risk management, and financial stewardship. She maintains leadership positions in prominent academic hospitals and primary care settings managing diverse clinical and operational complexities. Academically she holds undergraduate degrees in Economics and Nursing, a master's degree in Critical Care Nursing as a Clinical Nurse Specialist, and a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Clinical Leadership. In addition, her degrees are complimented by both clinical and administrative certifications. She has presented her work at local and national conferences and published on various nursing topics to support and promote best practices in patient care. She has also been recognized through numerous clinical and leadership awards and actively participates in professional organizations, serving in leadership roles and contributing to the advancement of nursing practice.
Anne Bove RN educator
Past President
Anzy Varghese BSN, RN, CCRN
Webmaster
Social Media and IT Chapter Liaison
Critical Care Nurse since 2013, began her career in mixed ICU population in NJ, before migrating to NYC as a Cardio-Thoracic Surgical ICU Nurse at NYP/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Involved in Patient Safety and Quality as her unit's CAUTI Champion and Co-Chair for Cornell's HAI Champions Committee for the last 3 years.
Alena Grib RN, BSN, MS-BC, CCRN-CMC
Webmaster
Social media Liason