Nurses' Alumni Association
On This Page
Join Our Strong Network
By joining the Nurses’ Alumni Association (NAA), you become part of a network of more than 10,000 School of Nursing alumni around the world. Together with other alumni and the School, we can help shape the future of nursing. Our mission is to strengthen alumni relationships worldwide and alumni connection to the School of Nursing; provide lifelong learning and leadership opportunities; advance nursing practice, education, and service; and enhance the impact of the nursing profession.
Strengthening Connections
Benefits
Events
The NAA hosts events throughout the year, including Homecoming and Alumni Weekend, guest lectures, networking events, student mentoring opportunities, and more.
Class Reunions
During Homecoming Weekend, nursing alumni return to campus to celebrate their 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, and 45-year reunions. Alumni who graduated at least 50 years ago are invited back to campus each year during commencement. These alumni are part of an exclusive group called Corpus Cordis Aureum, which is Latin for the golden corps of the heart.
Emory Nursing Magazine
Emory Nursing magazine is published twice per year by the School of Nursing. You can access the digital version of the magazine online.
Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library
Nursing alumni can access resources at the Woodruff Health Sciences Library, which houses more than 202,953 physical volumes and 136,795 electronic databases.
Board
2023-2025 Board Members
This mission of the NAA Board is to provide a representative alumni body who offer counsel and work collaboratively with the Office of Alumni Relations to develop programs that engage alumni and promote participation and support for annual fundraising and scholarship efforts.
The board consists of no more than 20 total members (not including ex-officio members) representing undergraduate and graduate alumni constituencies. Each year, six board members are elected/appointed to serve as a Committee Co-Chair. The NAA Board oversees three committees:
- Executive Committee
- Philanthropic Advancement Committee
- Engagement Committee
Colleen Closson 18BSN
Latronda Davis 16BSN
Donte Flanagan 04OX 06BSN 10MSN
Jewel Adams 05MSN
Shannon Casleton 23MN 24MSN
Joseph Costa 21MSN
Latronda Davis 16BSN
Chelsea Hagopian 12BSN 14MSN 18DNP
Stephanie Large 12MSN
Mark Lee 19BSN
Brianne Lienkamp 06MSN
Bryanna Marshall 21MN
Angela Murphy 92MN
Darrell Owens 90BSN
Serena Patel 22MN 23MSN
Kara Short 22BSN
Sarah Woodmansee 17Ox 19BSN 24MSN
Rose Cannon 74MN
Betty Daniels 51BSN 67MN
Barbara Reed 57BSN 79MN
Betty Marie Stewart 52BSN
Kay Lawton 78BSN 84MN – Emory Alumni Board Representative
If you would like to contact the board or are interested in learning more about board member volunteer opportunities, use the button below:
Committees
NAA Committees
- Consists of the current President, Past-President, President-Elect, Philanthropic Advancement Committee Co-Chair, Engagement Committee Co-Chair, and two board members to serve as Philanthropic Advancement and Engagement Committee DEI Representatives.
- Serves as Nominating Committee.
- Reviews, establishes, and cultivates the board leadership pipeline.
- Leads NAA Awards solicitation, selection, and recommendation to the board.
- Establishes and implements an annual strategic plan.
- Assesses the strategic plan and committee goals annually.
- Past-President and President-Elect oversee the Mentor Program.
- Oversee the Preceptor Ambassador Program.
- Promotes reunions and encourages reunion planning committee participation.
- Serves as Emory Advancement Volunteers.
- Serves as the lead for the association’s Emory Day of Giving initiatives (March), Emory Thanks (October), and 2036 Week (November).
- Encourages fellow graduates to invest in the School of Nursing fund of their choice.
- Educates alumni on graduate degree and scholarship opportunities.
*Engagement Committee has several sub-committees and will need volunteer leads for special events and initiatives.
- Establishes and supports annual alumni engagement events.
- Oversees the Emory Cares/Service Learning initiatives.
- Hosts annual Candlelight Crossover events and engages with Legacy families (May).
- Serves as the representatives and hosts at NAA, Emory University, School of Nursing, and student events.
- Administers the annual Recent Graduate Survey.
- Encourages students to follow social media platforms to stay informed.
- Generates social media, newsletter, and Emory Nursing magazine story/feature ideas.
- Encourages alumni to attend NAA events.
- Ensures accessibility via events/venues as well as communications/website.
- Educates alumni on graduate degree and scholarship opportunities.
Requirements
Board and Committee Requirements
- Commit to serving a two-year board term and may serve up to three consecutive terms.
- Attend and actively participate in at least three out of the four board meetings per year.
- Respond with an annual minimum gift to the School of Nursing.
- Board members are expected to make an annual philanthropic contribution of at least the Wise Heart Society Founders level.
- Board members who have graduated in the last decade are expected to make an annual philanthropic contribution of at least $320.
- All students and committee members are expected to make an annual philanthropic contribution in the amount of their class year (i.e., $20.25).
All newly elected members will begin their term on September 1 of each year.
- Serve as alumni ambassadors and leaders representing the School of Nursing.
- Attend and actively participate in at least four out of the six committee meetings per year.
- Serve on at least one standing committee per year and/or taskforce.
- Respond with an annual gift to the School of Nursing given by December of each year.
- Identify, encourage participation, and cultivate individuals who are willing to contribute time and service to the School of Nursing, NAA, and Emory University.
- Attend and serve in leadership roles at the School of Nursing, NAA, and Emory University sponsored events — with a minimum of three School of Nursing sponsored events attended per year.
- Support the development and stewardship efforts of the School of Nursing through participation in activities such as calls, mailings, and/or events.
- Respond to emails, RSVPs, and other forms of communication in a timely and considerate manner.
- Stay current and knowledgeable about the School of Nursing and Emory University.
Please complete the form below to apply to the NAA board or committee. You will receive a confirmation of your application submission upon completion.
Applications will be accepted until the end of July each year. Once the application period closes, current board members will review applications and begin the selection process. Final selections will be made and elected board members and committee members will be notified in August. Applications for each academic year will be available in early summer.
Contact
Get in Touch
The work of the Advancement and Alumni Engagement (AAE) team boils down to one word: connection. They help alumni stay connected and foster connections that elevate giving to the school. Get in touch with the AAE team to learn more.
"We're a small but mighty team who wants to engage you with the school in ways that resonate personally, such as starting a scholarship, supporting faculty research, mentoring students, or joining the NAA board."
- Philip Brooks, Managing Senior Director of Development
Managing Senior Director of Development
678.801.5909
philip.brooks@emory.edu
Director of Alumni Engagement
jayme.hogan-yarbro@emory.edu
Senior Associate Director, Advancement and Alumni Services
theodore.richard.ross@emory.edu
Share Your News With Us
Please share your latest news and contact information with the AAE team by emailing alumni@nursing.emory.edu or visiting engage.emory.edu/updateinfo.