Meet the Nursing Students' Association of New York's (NSANYS)
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2019-2020 and
2020-2021 Board of Directors |
Meet the 2020-2021 Board of Directors
Jessica is a Junior at Long Island University - Post and is expected to graduate with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May 2021. Upon graduation Jessica plans to pursue a position on an Critical Care Unit. Jessica is a first generation Peruvian-American and proudly embraces her roots. Jessica has previously served on the NSANYS Breakthrough-to-Nursing Director. Jessica was elected to serve her second term as President at the NSANYS 68th Annual Convention “Shaping the FutuRe of Nursing”. In April 2019 She was elected as NSNA Council of State Presidents' Planning Committee – East in April 2019 and was re-elected at NSNA Midyear Conference in October 2019.
She currently serves as Secretary of L.I.U. Post’s Student Nurses’ Association (SNALIUP), established in the spring of 2018. While serving on her school board, she coordinated Narcan® Certification and Roundtable Addiction Discussion for all students on campus. She has coordinated various educational presentations including a Domestic Violence Presentation and an Organ Donation Misconceptions Presentation with LiveOn NY. She facilitated the transition of the SNALIUP to becoming an established school chapter of the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). She was appointed by the School of Health Professions and Nursing to have prospective nursing students' shadow her for the day. When her school was up for Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education re-accreditation she was selected to represent her cohort.
Outside of the classroom, Jessica serve as a member for the Northwell Health Student Advisory Board and works as a Unit Ambassador on a Mother/Baby Unit. She is a member of the Mother/Baby Collaborative Care Committee and is working on increasing the rate of exclusive breastfeeding. She served as Chair on the ICU/SICU Collaborative Care Committee where she worked for eight years. She has worked on various evidence-based improvement projects, most notably “Reducing Hospital Acquired Anemia” which placed first at Huntington Hospital’s Annual Collaborative Care Poster Presentation.
As President, Jessica’s goal is to build a Board that embodies NSANYS goal “to mold the future of nursing by developing accountable, responsible and motivated leaders.” She is eager to take on her new role and can’t wait to have another successful year.
She currently serves as Secretary of L.I.U. Post’s Student Nurses’ Association (SNALIUP), established in the spring of 2018. While serving on her school board, she coordinated Narcan® Certification and Roundtable Addiction Discussion for all students on campus. She has coordinated various educational presentations including a Domestic Violence Presentation and an Organ Donation Misconceptions Presentation with LiveOn NY. She facilitated the transition of the SNALIUP to becoming an established school chapter of the National Student Nurses' Association (NSNA). She was appointed by the School of Health Professions and Nursing to have prospective nursing students' shadow her for the day. When her school was up for Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education re-accreditation she was selected to represent her cohort.
Outside of the classroom, Jessica serve as a member for the Northwell Health Student Advisory Board and works as a Unit Ambassador on a Mother/Baby Unit. She is a member of the Mother/Baby Collaborative Care Committee and is working on increasing the rate of exclusive breastfeeding. She served as Chair on the ICU/SICU Collaborative Care Committee where she worked for eight years. She has worked on various evidence-based improvement projects, most notably “Reducing Hospital Acquired Anemia” which placed first at Huntington Hospital’s Annual Collaborative Care Poster Presentation.
As President, Jessica’s goal is to build a Board that embodies NSANYS goal “to mold the future of nursing by developing accountable, responsible and motivated leaders.” She is eager to take on her new role and can’t wait to have another successful year.
Max Amestegui is a junior at Molloy College pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. He has previously served as a Regional Director for NSANYS for two years, and was elected Co-Vice President at the NSANYS 68th Annual Convention for the 2020-2021 term. He is honored to work with Co-Vice President Arianna Cavallino for a second term, now focusing their combined leadership on planning the 69th Annual Convention. Outside of nursing, Max serves as an Academic Board Assistant for the Molloy Student Government.
During his time with NSANYS, Max has had multiple opportunities to represent both his state and school at NSNA conventions and conferences. With his leadership experiences in mind, he hopes to inspire the next NSANYS board during his last term before becoming an RN. Upon his graduation in May 2021, Max envisions himself anticipating his new career in an acute hospital environment. Within a few years, he plans to study to become an advanced practice nurse, and possibly teach nursing students further down the road. He hopes to continue his involvement in professional associations as an RN, advocating for the future of the profession.
During his time with NSANYS, Max has had multiple opportunities to represent both his state and school at NSNA conventions and conferences. With his leadership experiences in mind, he hopes to inspire the next NSANYS board during his last term before becoming an RN. Upon his graduation in May 2021, Max envisions himself anticipating his new career in an acute hospital environment. Within a few years, he plans to study to become an advanced practice nurse, and possibly teach nursing students further down the road. He hopes to continue his involvement in professional associations as an RN, advocating for the future of the profession.
Arianna Cavallino is a motivated freshman at Long Island University. She is expected to graduate with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May 2023. She previously ran for Long Island Regional Director on the NSANYS axillary board until she got sick. Due to medical issues Arianna had to resign her position and leave nursing school for a semester until her health improved. Arianna is an active member in LIU Post Nursing Association and currently assists with promoting LIU post nursing student association events through social media. She also helps coordinate events for her schools nursing association. One goal she has is to get more nursing students involved in her local association as well as state association. Another goal she has, is to help implement a medical leave program for all academic programs on campus. This would be in place for students if they get sick at any time during the semester they could leave and return when they are better. This past year, Arianna was diagnosed with Lyme disease and is still continuing to recover from this disease. As such, her experience with Lyme Disease has changed her outlook on life and increased her passion as a future health care provider. There was a point Arianna could not get out of bed and was having trouble walking. It was not until then where she realized that she took so much for granted. Despite her battle to fight and overcome Lyme disease she now appreciates life more. She knows now what it’s like to be in someone’s shoes that is battling an illness. She hopes to spread more awareness and start a Lyme walk sponsored by Global Lyme Alliance in New York State. Arianna is beyond excited and blessed to have this opportunity to run as co-vice president and honored to collaborate with NSANYS board of directors. As previously mentioned, she hopes to inspire more nursing students to get involved and to help promote the next annual state convention to increase the number of attendees then last years. Getting involved motivates and drives Arianna to be a better person and one day a future nurse. After graduating, Arianna plans on pursing a position as a nurse and possibly going back to school to pursue science research so she can help find better diagnostic testing and treatments for Lyme disease. She hopes to gain leadership, knowledge, and skills to help her thrive on her journey through nursing school and beyond.
- Philip is a junior in the Basic Baccalaureate Program at Stony Brook University School of Nursing, and is the Secretary and Membership Director of the Stony Brook Student Nurses’ Association. He is honored to be on the NSANYS Executive Board of Directors serving as the Secretary for the 2020-2021 term. He is thrilled to work alongside his fellow board members and future nurses. He believes that the way to success is through collaboration and not competition among other nursing students.
Prior to entering the two year program at Stony Brook, Philip graduated from Stony Brook University with a B.S. in Health Science with a concentration in Public Health. Through his studies in public health, Philip was able to complete his Certification with the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing as a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES).
Philip’s interest in the healthcare field has continued to grow since becoming an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B); advancing his education and training to become a Critical Care EMT. As an advanced EMT, Philip provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) to patients in critical situations. Philip has the privilege of serving his community through his local Fire Department as a Lieutenant of the Ambulance Company and NYS Firefighter. Certified by the American Heart Association (AHA) to teach Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR, he works to train members of his Fire Department and community in CPR.
Nurses are a crucial component of the healthcare team and Philip is excited to be on his path to becoming a Nurse. After graduating from Stony Brook in 2021, he plans to work as a critical care nurse, and aspires to become a nursing administrator.
Alexia Lengyel is currently a junior in the Basic Baccalaureate Nursing program at Stony Brook University, on track to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May of 2021. Prior to pursuing nursing, Alexia had graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Sociology and a minor in Health, Medicine, and Society. Outside of the classroom, she currently works a chiropractic office as an Administrative Assistant. Alexia had received her Phlebotomy Technician Certification back in February of 2019 and had also spent plenty of time volunteering as a Doula on the Labor & Delivery floor at Stony Brook University Hospital. She hopes to take that experience with her as a Labor & Delivery or Pediatric Nurse in the future! She plans on eventually furthering her education to become a Nurse Practitioner.
Alexia is honored to have been elected as Treasurer of the Nursing Students’ Association of New York State for the 2020-2021 term. She currently serves as the Treasurer for her local SNA chapter, Stony Brook Student Nurses’ Association, as well as being Chair of the Fundraising Committee. She hopes to bring all that she has learned from her prior and current leadership roles to the table with NSANYS. Alexia is eager to grow with her fellow nursing students, both as individuals and future nurses, over the next year together.
Alexia is honored to have been elected as Treasurer of the Nursing Students’ Association of New York State for the 2020-2021 term. She currently serves as the Treasurer for her local SNA chapter, Stony Brook Student Nurses’ Association, as well as being Chair of the Fundraising Committee. She hopes to bring all that she has learned from her prior and current leadership roles to the table with NSANYS. Alexia is eager to grow with her fellow nursing students, both as individuals and future nurses, over the next year together.
Melannie is a sophomore at Long Island University School of Nursing, she is expected to graduate with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing with a minor in Spanish Language for Health Professionals in May 2022. Melannie is the Co-Vice President of the Student Nurses’ Association at LIU-Post (SNALIUP) and has been an active member since she started nursing school. She held the position of Genesee Valley Regional Director for the 2019/2020 NSANYS board and now holds the position of Communications Director for the 2020/2021 term on the NSANYS board of directors. She is very excited to work alongside her fellow board members, her main goal is to use her position to grow NSANYS' social media and our following. Melannie’s passion is being involved in the community, by constantly volunteering and giving back. Melannie's interest in nursing sparked when she became an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) and volunteered for Exchange Ambulance of the Islips. Her goal is to motivate nursing students to become leaders because we are the future of nursing!
Astrid is a current junior at CUNY Lehman College working towards a second degree in nursing and serving as the Lehman NSNA chapter’s Events and Fundraising Director. Astrid is proudly non-binary and uses they/them pronouns--they hope that their leadership within NSANYS will bring awareness to the non-binary community and inspire other LGBT student nurses to take up leadership roles as well. They have been a lifelong activist and advocate for food justice and other community health issues, starting as a volunteer at their local nature center in middle school. Previously, they received a bachelor's degree in Sustainable Plant Systems from the Ohio State University and enjoyed spending their summers working and volunteering at urban farms. They decided to pursue a second degree in nursing so that they could start helping people in need more directly. As the Community Health Director of the NSANYS, Astrid plans to bring their lifelong passion for service and helping others to the broader New York community, and to inspire others to work towards improving all facets of community health, whether it is within the political arena, nutrition, alcohol and drug treatment, access to resources, or environmental justice. Their dream is to one day work with Doctors Without Borders and be a part of global healthcare efforts.
When Astrid is not studying or organizing events, they like to stay active and practice kickboxing at their local gym or take the train out of the city to go on hikes.
When Astrid is not studying or organizing events, they like to stay active and practice kickboxing at their local gym or take the train out of the city to go on hikes.
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Mary Andrews is a junior nursing major in the Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing at Molloy College. She is returning to the board to serve as Policy and Education Director, after serving as Regional Director Chair during the 2017-2018 term, and is thrilled to be back. Mary became inspired by the resolutions hearing at the 2018 NSNA convention, and has had a strong desire to be politically active in nursing ever since. Thus, she feels that this position is one of the best ways to fulfill that desire. At school, Mary is serving as Junior Class President of Molloy Student Government, is in the Honors program and on the Honors Advisory Council, and is a Student Ambassador. Her goal this term is to further spread the importance of political advocacy as nurses, and as nursing students, with her peers. She is incredibly excited for the upcoming term.
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Nataliya Rozo was born in Moscow, Russia, but has been living in New York metro area for the past 20 years. She is currently completing the last semester of the ADN-RN Program at the Montefiore School of Nursing in Mt. Vernon, NY and will be entering an RN-to-BSN program to obtain her Baccalaureate level degree. Nataliya comes into nursing as a second profession after working for 15 years in the fashion industry in New York City. While such switch may seem surprising to some, it was an easy choice as it provided an opportunity to join a vibrant, fulfilling field that has a direct impact on people’s wellbeing. She was able to build on her previous experiences of leading team projects, conducting research and communicating with a diverse roster of clients coupled with her life-long interest in sciences. All those aspects have proven to be essential ingredients for effective performance in her new endeavor. Prior to being elected to the NSANYS Board of Directors as STAT Editor for the 2020-2021 term, Nataliya had served as the Class President of her school’s Student Council for the 2018-2019 academic year.
Nataliya is passionate about recruiting more nursing students to join NSNA and NSANYS. “Attending my first nursing conference through NSNA was truly an enlightening experience that set me on my current trajectory. It was inspiring, motivating and it solidified and elevated my view of nursing as a profession in the formal sense of the word.” Nataliya hopes that as the STAT editor she will be able to engage more student writers and give them an additional platform to participate in NSANYS’ activities, as well to continue to support the core values and objectives of NSANYS.
Nataliya’s professional interests include preventative care for at-risk populations and treatment adherence promotion, as well as special interest in palliative care policies and education. Upon graduation, she plans on serving the diverse population of New York City by providing compassionate, culturally competent high-quality nursing care. On a personal note, Nataliya enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband, traveling and the arts.
Nataliya is passionate about recruiting more nursing students to join NSNA and NSANYS. “Attending my first nursing conference through NSNA was truly an enlightening experience that set me on my current trajectory. It was inspiring, motivating and it solidified and elevated my view of nursing as a profession in the formal sense of the word.” Nataliya hopes that as the STAT editor she will be able to engage more student writers and give them an additional platform to participate in NSANYS’ activities, as well to continue to support the core values and objectives of NSANYS.
Nataliya’s professional interests include preventative care for at-risk populations and treatment adherence promotion, as well as special interest in palliative care policies and education. Upon graduation, she plans on serving the diverse population of New York City by providing compassionate, culturally competent high-quality nursing care. On a personal note, Nataliya enjoys spending time with her daughter and husband, traveling and the arts.
Brianna is a junior in the Basic Baccalaureate Program at Stony Brooks School of Nursing and is the Second Vice President of the Stony Brook Student Nursing Association. Brianna will hold the positions of Co-Regional Director Chair and Western Regional Director for the 2020/2021 NSANYS board. She is very excited to work alongside her fellow board members and future fellow nurses.
Before attending Stony Brook University, Brianna attended the University of Rhode Island where she graduated in May 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies. Throughout her time there she was involved with her Greek organization, volunteering at the local senior center and interning at the local hospital in the ambulatory care center. She is also currently involved with a non-profit organization, Blanca’s’ House, and had the opportunity to go on her first medical mission in Honduras helping those in need. This amazing experience opened her eyes to her interest in the nursing profession which made her want to pursue her interests.
In her spare time Brianna enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, snowboarding, and helping out in her community. She is looking forward to further developing her leadership skills through her position on the board and is excited for her future in the nursing profession.
Before attending Stony Brook University, Brianna attended the University of Rhode Island where she graduated in May 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Health Studies. Throughout her time there she was involved with her Greek organization, volunteering at the local senior center and interning at the local hospital in the ambulatory care center. She is also currently involved with a non-profit organization, Blanca’s’ House, and had the opportunity to go on her first medical mission in Honduras helping those in need. This amazing experience opened her eyes to her interest in the nursing profession which made her want to pursue her interests.
In her spare time Brianna enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, snowboarding, and helping out in her community. She is looking forward to further developing her leadership skills through her position on the board and is excited for her future in the nursing profession.
Joanne is a senior at Farmingdale State College and is expected to graduate with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in December 2020. After graduation Joanne plans to gain critical care nursing experience, then return to school and advance her education to the Doctor of Nursing Practice level to become a Nurse Practitioner. Joanne is a first generation Haitian American. This is Joanne's first position on the NSANYS board and was inspired to run after meeting the previous Co-Vice President Nicholas Salvatore. She is honored to share the Co-Regional Director office with Brianna O'Sullivan. Joanne currently serves as Co-Fundraisers VP and Co-Secretary for FSC's Student Nurses’ Association, Student Nurse Liaison for the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Long Island/Queens Chapter, FSC Nursing Peer Mentor, and Treasurer for the FSC Golden Key International Honour Society. Outside of the classroom, Joanne servers her community by volunteering with the American Red Cross, Dominic Murray Memorial Foundation, FSC Civic Engagements, and New York Cares. Joanne enjoys traveling, theatrical shows, walking, and being with her family and friends.
As Co-Regional Director, NEC, and Central Regional Director, Joanne's goal is to be a valuable resource, cultivate regional collaboration, and encourage nursing students from all over New York State to participate in NSANYS’ activities.
As Co-Regional Director, NEC, and Central Regional Director, Joanne's goal is to be a valuable resource, cultivate regional collaboration, and encourage nursing students from all over New York State to participate in NSANYS’ activities.
