AACN New York City Chapter

Board of Directors


Board of Directors

Elka Riley

Elka Riley MSN FNP-BC

President

Current Chapter President

co Nurse Planner

Sonia Nelson

Sonia Nelson RN MSN

Past President

Golda Boahene Nartey

Golda Boahene Nartey MSN, RN

Treasurer

Beatrice Davis Fincher

Beatrice Davis Fincher BHS RN CCRN alumnus

Membership Chair

Bea currently coordinates education membership and NN website

Susan Nevins

Susan Nevins MSN NP CNRNCCRN

Director

Our original member that mentored most of the past and current board

Felice Rosen

Felice Rosen MSN, RN-BC

Director

Natalie Kirton

Natalie Kirton MSN RN CCRN

Corresponding Secretary

Mary Jones Johnson

Mary Jones Johnson BSN, RN, RN-BC

Board Member

Nadine Rosenthal

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

Anne Bove RN educator

Past President

Anzy Varghese

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

Alena Grib RN, BSN, MS-BC, CCRN-CMC

Webmaster

Social media Liason