Tennessee Student Nursing Association
Meet The Team
President
Hi my name is Jessica Loney. I graduated from Austin Peay State University in May. I was the president of the SNA at APSU for 3 semesters. I now work at Tristar Centennial Medical Center on a surgical floor. I look forward to what we can do as Tennessee students and nurses!
Vice President
My name is Ashley McLeod and I am justed graduated from Volunteer State where I was the VSSNA President. I am excited to serve our great state. I plan to enter into Emergency Nursing and work towards achieving my Masters degree.
Secretary
Hello! My name is Caitlin Hines and I attend the University of Memphis. As a future nurse I see myself going into the OR. I eventually see myself going back to school to further increase my knowledge of the profession.
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Treasurer
Hello! My name is Debera Bennett, I am a multi-profession wife and mom. I currently work as a nurse extern with TriStar Skyline Medical Center and I am a school bus driver with Sumner County. I recently graduated on August 4th from Volunteer State Community College and I plan to dive head first back into school for my BSN the first chance I get. I am interested in specializing in wound care, forensic nursing, pediatric rehabilitation, and/or becoming a flight nurse. If I have my way, I will do it all!I was a founding member and vice-president of Vol State's chapter of NSNA. Currently, I am excited and humbled to serve TSNA and our community at large. Thank you!
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Breakthrough to Nursing
Hi my name is Elijah Martin, I am a Senior Nursing Student, and am a Kappa Alpha Order Alumni. With TSNA I am the BTN Officer. and I am looking forward ICU Nursing
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Legislative Director
Hi my name is Caleb Crow, I am a junior nursing student at Austin Peay State University. I am a peer leader at APSU. I plan on getting my CRNA license after graduation
East Regional Director
Hello! My name is Onyekwe Saint-Chukar. I attend one of the most prestigious nursing colleges in Tennessee. Upon graduating, I aspire to venture in Post-Anesthesia Care, with long term goals set on Advanced degrees focusing on Nursing Education and Expertise in Infectious Diseases. I have held various positions on a local chapter and I am excited to now serve on a state level!
West Regional Director
My name is Ayisha Ibrahim and I go to the University of Memphis. Once I graduate I want to an oncology nurse. After I work for a couple of years I would like to go back to school and become a CRNA.
Middle Regional Director
Hi everyone! My name is Kenley Cadena and I graduated from Volunteer State Community College. I served as Projects Chairperson for our NSNA chapter and worked as a President's Ambassador for my college. I have accepted a position and I will be working in November. I look forward to obtaining my CCRN and work towards my Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Anesthesia.
Graduate Consultant
Hi my name is Jay Dotson. I am a graduate student of The Loewenberg College of Nursing (2021), where I earned my Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (BSN). I am currently a Cardiac nurse at Babtist Methodist Hospital in memphis!