The Texas Nurses Foundation board members support the organization by adopting sound, ethical and legal governance and financial management policies, providing guidance and direction regarding programs and initiatives, and ensuring the sustainability
of TNF to support the nursing profession in Texas.
CEO
Serena Bumpus, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
Serena Bumpus, DNP, RN, NEA-BC is the CEO of the Texas Nurses Association. Bumpus is a long-time member of TNA and has held several volunteer roles as well as serving as the Director of Nursing Practice & Professional Development from 2020-2021. Her career spans more than 20 years, with the last 12 in nursing leadership positions. Most recently she served as Senior Regional Director of Clinical Surveillance for Ascension Health. She holds an associate degree in nursing from Austin Community College and bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate in nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. She holds advanced certification as a nurse executive from the American Nurses Association (ANA). As CEO, Bumpus leads the strategic direction of TNA and its Foundation as well as represents the state at the national level with ANA.
President
Kristen Starnes-Ott, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, FNAP
(2024-2026)
Dr. Starnes-Ott serves as the Vice Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor in the School of Nursing (SON) at UTMB in Galveston, Texas since January 2020. She also maintains a faculty appointment in the UTMB Graduate School for Biomedical Sciences and currently is the inaugural holder of the Betty P. Akins Chair in Nursing at UTMB. Her current role responsibilities include providing leadership for several SON academic support divisions focused on educational innovation, instructional design, organizational evaluation and two academic departments.
Dr. Starnes-Ott has been a nurse for over 30 years and practiced in a variety of tertiary settings and roles. Additionally, in her role as a nursing educator and administrator, she has established two public university post-BSN to DNP program in Nurse Anesthesia programs in Texas. She has served as project chair for DNP students and dissertation chair for PhD students in the areas of nurse anesthesia practice, organizational/systems leadership, and value-based care modeling. She has expertise in curricular and program development, as well as funded grants investigating health care provider communication and patient safety. She has received funding from federal agencies and foundations to support her scholarship interests which most recently includes three grants from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to support infusing telehealth and public health education in the SON undergraduate program and began a Rural Telehealth Certificate Program at UTMB. She has held leadership roles in various organizations including the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and Texas Association of Nurse Anesthetists. She is a Fellow in the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology and National Academy of Practice in Nursing.
Vice President
Edtrina Moss, PhD, RN, NE-BC,AMB-BC,LSSGB
(2023-2025)
Dr. Edtrina Moss turns frontline insight into policy and practice reform. As Vice President of the Texas Nurses Foundation (TNF) and Board Member-at-Large for the Texas Nurses Association (TNA), she secures philanthropic investments, promotes workforce well-being, and amplifies frontline stories that advance and advocate for full-practice authority, safe-staffing, and practice legislation. Nationally, the ANCC taps her expertise for the Nurse Executive Content Expert Panel, the 2026 Ambulatory Care Nursing exam overhaul, and the Commission on Pathway to Excellence (2026-2029), ensuring standards stay true to everyday ambulatory practice.
A committed steward of professional knowledge, Dr. Moss co-edited the 10th edition of AAACN’s Scope and Standards and is co-editor of the forthcoming 5th edition of the Core Curriculum for Ambulatory Care Nursing. Through AAACN’s Research Committee and Nursing Excellence Task Force, she champions EBP, research, and practical tools nurses can use at the point of care. Her leadership appears in Nursing Economic$, Nursing Forum, OJIN, Texas Nursing Magazine, and TNA’s policy platforms. Her impact has been recognized with the Bronze Medalist Award, Good Samaritan Foundation Excellence in Nursing (2025) and selection as one of TNA District 9’s “Twenty Outstanding Nurses” (2019).
In her role as Senior Performance Improvement Specialist, Dr. Moss applies Lean Six Sigma and CPHQ expertise to improve quality, patient safety, and operational reliability. A committed mentor and educator, she has served as adjunct faculty for the University of Houston College of Nursing and as a graduate evaluator for Western Governors University.
Beginning her career as an LVN, a first-generation graduate turned PhD-Executive MBA, she champions inclusive pathways so every nurse can lead, and every patient receives equitable, evidence-based care.
Directors
Barbara Aranda-Naranjo, PhD, RN, FAAN
(2023-2025)
Dr. Barbara Aranda-Naranjo is an accomplished administrator and educator with over 35 years of experience in academia and government. As the first Mexican American Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost at the University of the Incarnate
Word, Dr. Aranda-Naranjo managed a $22 million academic budget and developed an innovative Academic Master Plan. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she led the University in planning and establishing a medical task force to develop policies and programs
for both faculty and students to ensure their health and their continued education pursuits. Dr. Aranda-Naranjo's leadership has been instrumental in building collaborative partnerships in academia and the community. In her academic career,
Dr. Aranda-Naranjo has held senior positions at prestigious institutions and has been honored with two endowed chairs in Nursing. She has taught various subjects, including nursing research, leadership, care for underserved populations, and community
health. Her distinguished career in public health includes serving as a Senior Public Health Advisor for the US Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Aranda-Naranjo played a crucial role in HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment efforts,
both nationally and globally. She participated in President George W. Bush's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and led the oversight of AIDS Education and Training Centers throughout the United States. Dr. Aranda-Naranjo has received numerous
awards for her work, including recognition from the Secretary of Health of the United States and Texas Nurse of the Year. She serves on several boards and is known for her innovative and visionary leadership style. Dr. Aranda-Naranjo has been
a long-time member of the Texas Nurses Association and since 2023 has been a board member of the Texas Nurses Foundation and is currently the co-lead for the Texas Team Initiative. Currently, she works as a health and education consultant, providing
strategic planning and coaching to deans and administrators in universities across the United States.
Amanda Bridges, DNP, ACNP-BC
(2024-2026)
Dr. Amanda Bridges is a board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Assistant Professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Her career began as an Emergency Medicine Registered Nurse before she graduated from
Vanderbilt University with a Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
She worked clinically in cardiology, cardiac surgery, and emergency medicine before receiving her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree
from The George Washington University in Washington DC. At graduation, she was awarded the Pam and Jo Jefferies award for Health Care Innovation for her successful DNP project on Advance Care Planning. At present,
she teaches the graduate Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner BSN to DNP students and is working clinically with a hospitalist group in San Antonio.
Andrew Denny, MSN, RN, CHC
(2024-2026)
Andrew Denny is an established nursing and healthcare professional with 19 years of clinical and regulatory experience, and currently serves as the Vice President of Accreditation of the Northern Market for Children’s Health System of Texas. This role
has responsibility for providing strategic leadership and direction for all accreditation-related functions to support the growth and development of clinical programs. Additionally, the role encompasses monitoring process improvement opportunities
for operational compliance with regulatory agencies such as, but not limited to, CMS, Texas State Board of Pharmacy, Food and Drug Administration, Drug Enforcement Agency, College of American Pathologists, and the Texas Board of Nursing.
Andrew’s
clinical experience focused on pediatric inpatient psychiatry with an emphasis on adolescent eating disorders, depression, suicidality, and self-harm behaviors. Subsequent administration positions include roles as a policy administrator, Program Director
of Compliance – Internal Audit, and Director of Accreditation and Certifications. He obtained a BA in psychology from the University of North Texas, his ADN from North Lake College, both his BSN and MSN in Nursing Administration from The University
of Texas at Arlington, and holds a certification in healthcare compliance (CHC) from the Health Care Compliance Association.
Danielle Jenkins, MBA, RN, BSN, CRNI
(2024-2026)
Danielle Jenkins is the National Clinical Senior Nurse Director for Medix Infusion and CEO of NursingInstyle Consulting PLLC. She also serves on the DEI Task Force and the Awards and Recognition Committee for the Infusion Nurses Society (INS). Danielle
holds an associate degree from Charity-Delgado School of Nursing, a bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas-Arlington, and an MBA in healthcare from Capella University. With over two decades of experience in Infusion Nursing, Danielle is a
dedicated professional and lifelong learner. Her career extends beyond clinical roles, as she is also an accomplished artist, speaker, motivator, and leader. She actively contributes to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives through her published
articles, committee work, and numerous accolades.
Danielle is committed to community service, participating in various outreach initiatives. She is a charter member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.-Delta Alpha Alpha Zeta Chapter. Outside of her professional and community work, Danielle is a loving mother
of two grown children and a proud grandmother. Her guiding philosophy is, "Never let the fear of striking out keep you from taking chances; life is meant to be lived."
Michael Kumura, DHA, MHA, MBA, SWP, CCWP
(2024-2026)
Dr. Michael Kumura is a
workforce management expert with leadership experience in strategic workforce planning, labor optimization, and healthcare staffing and recruitment. As a zillenial leader, he brings a unique blend of millennial innovation and Generation Z's forward-thinking
mindset. He is currently a Workforce Management Principal at Kumura & Associates. In this role, he has achieved significant productivity gains and cost reductions for healthcare organizations by aligning talent strategies with organizational goals.
Dr. Kumura holds a Doctorate in Health Administration from Oklahoma State University, a Master of Business Administration from Western Governors University, and a Master of Health Administration from West Coast University. He is also a Certified Strategic
Workforce Planner from the Human Capital Institute and a Certified Contingent Workforce Professional from Staffing Industry Analysts. His commitment to excellence in healthcare staffing and labor consulting has been recognized with the Distinguished
Alumni Award from West Coast University.
Delia “DeeDee” Abbott, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC
(2025-2027)
Delia “DeeDee” Abbott, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, is the Director of Nursing Clinical Excellence at Baylor Scott & White Health Greater Austin Region. She oversees the Magnet® Recognition and Pathway to Excellence® Programs for seven hospitals, one free-standing emergency hospital, and numerous clinics.
With 44 years of nursing experience, Abbott's career spans med-surg, home health, emergency care, nursing professional development, nursing leadership, and nursing excellence. She holds ANCC board certifications in Nurse Executive Advanced and Nursing Professional Development.
Abbott has been a member of the Texas Nurses Association (TNA) and American Nurses Association (ANA) since 2017, serving as chair of the Nursing Professional Development Committee from 2023-2025. Recently elected as President-Elect for TNA District 5, she also serves as a director-at-large for the Central Texas Organization for Nursing Leadership (CTONL). Her professional memberships include TNA/ANA, CTONL, the Association of Nursing Professional Development, Sigma Theta Tau International, and Phi Kappa Phi. She is a recipient of PerfectServe’s 2024 Nurses of Note award program.
Dr. Abbott earned her AAS with a certificate in Practical Nursing from Seward County Community College in Liberal, KS in 1981, her ADN from Seminole State College in Seminole, OK in 1998, her BSN from Oklahoma Wesleyan University in Bartlesville, OK in 2008, her MSN from Grand Canyon University in 2017, and her DNP in Executive Leadership from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2022.
Christina Murphey, Ph.D., RN
(2025-2027)
Dr. Christina Murphey is a Professor and Associate Dean, serving as Chief Nurse Administrator at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CONHS). With over two decades in higher education, she brings extensive academic and administrative leadership to her role, overseeing nursing program operations, academic affairs, curriculum development, and student learning outcomes in alignment with the college’s mission and vision.
A fellow of both the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Leadership for Academic Nursing and the Wharton Executive Leadership Program, Dr. Murphey is also certified in Effective College Instruction by the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE) and the American Council on Education (ACE). Dr. Murphey holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi, a Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Health Care Systems, and a Ph.D. in Nursing Science from The University of Texas at Austin. She also completed advanced graduate studies in molecular genetics at Georgetown University. She served as a Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically with the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) Summer Genetics Institute.
A certified obstetric nurse, Dr. Murphey has over 20 years of nursing experience, encompassing high-risk obstetric nursing, clinician education, nurse management, nursing education, academic nursing, administration, and research. Her research and scholarly interests center on perinatal health promotion, social determinants of maternal health, and biobehavioral aspects of maternal care. She currently serves as the Site Principal Investigator on a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-funded interdisciplinary research project, CHAMPions (Community Hands Advancing Maternal Health Promotion Program), which aims to develop nurse-led interventions to improve maternal health outcomes.
An engaged leader in professional service, Dr. Murphey is a longtime member of the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Texas Nurses Association (TNA). Her service includes roles on the now-dissolved ANA Center for American Nurses Policy and Advocacy Workgroup, the previously convened ANA Moral Resilience Professional Issues Panel, and the TNA Education Committee. She previously served as President of TNA District 5 and was honored as one of five exemplary nurses to receive the TNA District 5 Fabulous Five Award. Dr. Murphey has served on multiple boards and currently contributes to the 23-member Texas Department of State Health Services Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Review Committee, including its Research and Publication Subcommittee. She is also a member of the International Society of Nurses in Genetics (ISONG) Ethics and Public Policy Committee and the American Association of Public Health Dentistry (AAPHD) Scientific Council Committee. A dedicated scholar and mentor, she has authored peer-reviewed publications with faculty and doctoral students and regularly presents at conferences, workshops, and academic events.
Outside of her professional roles, Dr. Murphey enjoys outdoor activities, spending time with her husband and their beloved golden retriever and rescue dog.
Rachael G. Levy
(2025-2027)
Rachael is a passionate litigator, zealously defending her healthcare clients in all phases of the litigation and pre-litigation process. She focuses her practice on the representation of health care institutions, physicians, nurses, and other health care providers in both litigation and disciplinary actions before their respective licensing boards. Since 2007, Rachael has defended her clients and acted as their trusted advisor through complex legal proceedings, including handling every step of their litigation processes through jury trials in both federal and state courts. She was thrilled to open her own law firm, RG Levy Law, PLLC, in September 2023 to continue this work.
Rachael obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Michigan in 2004. She then moved to Chicago, graduating from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 2007. In 2016, she left her cold weather days behind and moved back to Houston, Texas where she grew up to be closer to family. She has been fortunate to represent clients that inspire her to honor their hard work through her own. Rachael looks forward to growing her practice with the upmost dedication to her clients.
Colea Owens DNP, RN
(2025-2027)
Dr. Colea Owens is an accomplished nurse educator, academic leader, and advocate for nursing advancement. She has12 years of clinical experience and 7 years in nursing education. Her background includes a strong track record in student retention, NCLEX success, professional development and nursing policy. Dr. Owens champions civic engagement as an alumnus of the Dallas Mayor Star Council and co-chair to the TNA Government Affairs Committee where she helps guide the association’s legislative and policy priorities for nurses statewide.
She has contributed to the TNA Nurse Well-Being Task Force on promoting nursing wellbeing during Covid-19, and led a student success project that improved at-risk and minority nursing student retention by 20%. She brings expertise as a Certified Nurse Educator and Certified Nursing Professional Development Specialist on best practices for nursing development and student success strategies.
Dr. Owens is an advocate and community organizer for health equity in the DFW area. Her passion for education, equity, and policy shapes her work as a board member and she is committed to advancing the mission of the Texas Nurses Foundation and supporting nurses across Texas.
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