As a chapter of the Oregon Student Nurses Association, UPSNA is a pre-professional organization comprised of future nurse professionals committed to furthering the nursing profession. Members of UPSNA enjoy the benefits of enriching the University of Portland learning community through professional development, social advocacy, and community service. While UPSNA is a nursing student organization, its greater goal is to promote health and wellness to the whole student body and the greater community.
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.
Cara O'Sullivan – President
Jordyn McPherson – Vice President
Allyson Hirano – Vice President
Athena Rupp – Secretary
Haylyn Reynolds – Secretary
Eliana Oshiro – Secretary
Vy Nguyen – Treasurer
Audrey Hannan – Publicity Director
Victoria Vargus – Activities Director
Jenna Shigezawa – Activities Coordinator
Kelly Lam – Activities Coordinator
Natalie McCabe – Activities Coordinator
Noelani Bacon – Activities Coordinator
Alyssa Cansino – Activities Coordinator
Lydia Cusick – BSN Curriculum Committee Representative
Rachael Lee – BSN Curriculum Committee Representative
Lexi Fisher – BSN Curriculum Committee Representative
Arden Yoshikane – Membership/Points Liaison
Lucia Neyra – Membership/Points Liaison
Lexa Wendl – Senior Student Liaison
Ariana Nelson – Senior Student Liaison
Sophia Webster – Junior Student Liaison
Kayla Tadaki – Junior Student Liaison
Abi Zhang – Sophomore Student Liaison
Sarah Parker – Sophomore Student Liaison
Rhea Farrior – Diversity & Inclusion Liaison
Juliette Lee – Diversity & Inclusion Liaison
Membership is open to any UP nursing student (undergraduate or graduate) interested in connecting with fellow nursing students and making a difference in our community.
Once a member of UPSNA, 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 and experience the most out of your nursing school career!
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 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.
Have questions?
Email us: upsna@up.edu
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