Empowering Filipino Nurses in Eastern Missouri and Southwestern Illinois since 1991.

Empowering Filipino Nurses in Eastern Missouri and Southwestern Illinois since 1991.

Executive Board 2026 - 2028

  • Cecilia (Ces) R. Nalagan

    President

  • Rosaleah (Leah) D. Collins

    President-Elect

  • Marie E. Taylor

    Recording Secretary

  • Jessel T. Daughtery

    Corresponding Secretary

  • Irma T. Ifurung

    Treasurer

  • Josephine (Joy) M. Deatherage

    Assistant Treasurer

  • Evelyn A. Oller

    Auditor

  • Jessa V. Duque

    PRO/Editor

  • Beverly J. Agtuca

    Business Manager

  • Evelyn M. Sullivan

    Board of Directors
    Ethics Committee Chairperson

  • Josephine B. Veit

    Board of Directors
    NOMELEC Committee Chairperson

Advisory Council 2026 - 2028

Alice Torregosa
Josie Veit
Marjorie Gamino
Maria Hipolito
Evelyn Sullivan
Jenjen Hazelbaker
Cynthia Montejo
Jonel Maminta
Rosa Williams
Emy Tabayoyong
Doy Campos
Cheri Nievera
Jean Reyes
Didi Calabio

Alice Q. Torregosa
Josie B. Veit
Marjorie S. Gamino
Maria B. Hipolito
Evelyn M. Sullivan
JenJen B. Hazelbaker
Cynthia S. Montejo
Josenellie B. Maminta

Rosa M. Williams
Emy B. Tabayoyong
Ramona V. Tabeta*
Begilda T. Campos
Rosario A. Nievera
Teresita C. Cusi †
Rosalie M. Lim*
Jean C. Reyes 

Past Presidents

2024-2026
2022-2024
2020-2022
2018-2020
2016-2018
2014-2016
2012-2014
2010-2012

2008-2010
2006-2008
2004-2006
2002-2004
2000-2002
1998-2000
1996-1998
1994-1996 

*inactive

Founding Presidents
1993-1994 Lily P. Cayabyab †
1992-1993 Didi A. Calabio
1991 Founding Year 

Committee & Chair

Standing Committee:

Bylaws/Policies & Procedures: Cecilia Nalagan (Chairperson), Emelita Tabayoyong, Alice Torregosa and Leah Collins

Membership Committee: Jessel Daugherty (Chairperson), Irma Ifurung, and Christine Ngujo

Archive Committee: Marie Taylor (Chairperson) and Jessa Duque

Nomination & Election: Josie Veit (Chairperson) and Marjorie Gamino

Committee on Education: Leah Collins (Chairperson) Danna Tibule and Zen Pendaliday

Social, Mission & Charities: Joy Deatherage (Chairperson), Maria Hazelbaker and Cheri Nievera

Sunshine & Bereavement: Irma Ifurung (Chairperson), Agnes Lewis, and Cynthia Montejo

Ethics/Grievance/Complaint: Evelyn Sullivan (Chairperson) and Jonel Maminta

Ways, Means, & Awards: Evelyn Oller (Chairperson), Beverly Agtuca (Co-chairperson) and Jamie Currier

Website Committee: Jessa Duque (Chairperson), Leah Collins and Iromar Monterola


Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. (PNAA)

About PNAA. Established in 1979, the Philippine Nurses Association of America, Inc. (PNAA) is a 501c(6) non-profit professional nursing organization representing 55 chapters with over 5,000++ members. Our mission is to uphold and foster the positive image and welfare of Filipino-American nurses, promote professional excellence, and contribute to significant outcomes to healthcare and society through education, research, and clinical practice. PNAA is a member of the National Coalition for Ethnic Minority Nurses Association (NCEMNA) and an affiliate member of the American Nurses Association.

What we do. PNAA offers its members mentorship, leadership development, and educational programs essential for professional advancement through its regional, national, and international conferences in the U.S. and in the Philippines. The Leadership Institute provides career development, team building activities, and organizational skills program for rising and future leaders of PNAA. PNAA actively advocates and collaborates with other organizations/agencies to address and support policy development and legislation that affect the nursing profession, minority health, and diversity in the workforce.

PNAA is divided into 4 (Geographical) Regions

• North Central Region
• South Central Region
• Eastern Region
• Western Region

NORTH CENTRAL REGION
Reglita M Laput
Regional Vice-President

CHAPTERS & SUBCHAPTERS:
Central Minnesota Chapter (PNACM)
Central Ohio Chapter (PNACOh)
Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky Chapter (PNA Cin-NKY)
Greater Kansas City Chapter (PNAGKC)
Greater St. Louis Chapter (PNAGSL)
Illinois Chapter (PNAI)
Indiana Chapter (PNAIN)
Michigan Chapter (PNAM)
Northwest Indiana Chapter (PNA-NWIN)
Ohio Chapter (PNAO)
Wisconsin Chapter (PNAWI)

Theme Song

SHINE PNAA SHINE

LYRICS: Luzviminda Llasos, PhD, RN
MUSIC: Ryan Cayabyab

Approved on July 14, 2007 by the PNAA General Assembly in Anaheim, California

In the place outside of our native land
In the land of great opportunity
Here comes PNAA
We stand for the world to see

We're involved in all the disciplines
We're educators and administrators
We're the best hands-on nurses
Responsible, passionate and true.

Chorus:
Let the whole world know
Shine PNAA Shine
Stand proud, tall and strong
Shine PNAA Shine

We will show our dedication
Our commitment to the community
Our excellence to our profession
We dedicate this to the next generation.

Chorus:
Let the whole world know
Shine PNAA Shine
Stand proud, tall and strong
Shine PNAA Shine
Let the whole world know
Shine PNAAShine
Stand proud, tall and strong
Shine PNAA Shine