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UP Student Nurses Association (UPSNA)

UPSNA Mission Statement

The University of Portland Student Nurses Association is an assembly of future nurse leaders dedicated to the promotion of pre-professional development and discovery through the creation of a supportive community within the School of Nursing & Health Innovations, holistic health and wellness promotion, and engagement in the greater UP community.

2025-2026 UPSNA Board

Natalie McCabe – President

Lexi Fisher – Vice President

Sarah Parker – Vice President

Cassidy Campos – Secretary

Brie Wakeman – Secretary

Jacob Kuverji – Treasurer

Katelynn Luu - Treasurer

Julianna Galang – Publicity Director

Ashley Marheineke - Publicity Director

Jaide Chang – Activities Director

Dani Boharski – Activities Coordinator

Alyssa Cansino – Activities Coordinator

Karyssa Lozano – Activities Coordinator

Halle Smith - Diversity & Inclusion Liaison

Megan Alangui - Membership/Points Liaison

Alyssa Hrycenko – Sophomore Student Liaison

Ashley Zeferino Garcia – Junior Student Liaison

Noelle Hurley – Senior Student Liaison

Alyssa Canafe – Undergraduate Curriculum Committee Representative

What is the time commitment?

You determine your level of involvement and participation. Each year, UPSNA plans many social, academic, and volunteer activities. Although attendance at events is not required for general association members, we encourage you to become involved!

General association meetings are held once a month and provide all members an opportunity to stay informed on current events within UPSNA and the School of Nursing & Health Innovations. For information regarding the date, time and location of meetings, please send an email to upsna@up.edu, review the monthly UPSNA newsletters, and follow UPSNA on Facebook and/or Instagram.

All nursing students are already members of UPSNA. It is FREE to join and come to events and meetings.

UPSNA Grants

UPSNA offers grants of $50-200 to fund student-initiated projects that seek to further the mission of UPSNA. Grants may be used to subsidize philanthropic/advocacy work or professional development endeavors.