Lucindra Campbell-Law

Lucindra Campbell-Law, Ph.D., APRN, ANP, PMHCNS, BC, is a distinguished Professor and Divisional Dean of Graduate Programs at the University of St. Thomas, Peavy School of Nursing (PSON). She has made significant contributions to healthcare education and research, earning recognition as the Cullen Trust Endowed Faculty for Healthcare. Currently serving as the Project Developer and Director of the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program track at PSON, Campbell-Law demonstrates a profound commitment to advancing the practice of nursing. Her dedication to nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals is evident through her role in curriculum development and mentorship. 

Campbell-Law earned a Bachelor's degree from Houston Baptist University in Houston, Texas, followed by a Master of Science degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and a Doctorate from Texas Woman’s University in Houston, Texas. With over 40 years of experience in academia, research, and practice, Campbell-Law has become an influential figure in nursing education and practice. Her ability to inspire and motivate students has been recognized through numerous awards and nominations, including being a nominee for both the prestigious Piper Award and the Opal Goolsby Award – the highest honors for faculty members.

Campbell-Law is a sought-after expert on mental health among underserved populations, with a significant track record of publications and presentations in this area. Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as both an Adult Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Campbell-Law's clinical expertise revolves around the management of post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injuries, particularly among military service members, both pre and post-deployment. 

Having served in various board positions on both TNA and TNA District 9, Campbell-Law has been actively involved in and supported policy development at global, national, state, and local levels, advocating for action related to diversity, inclusion, and disparities in healthcare delivery and access. If elected to the Board of Directors, she intends to continue pushing policies designed to decrease barriers in healthcare. 

With a 50-year career trajectory, Campbell-Law has dedicated her expertise to alleviating health disparities. Nationally recognized for her doctoral preparation, she specializes in mental health nursing. Her multifaceted program of teaching, service, and scholarship is centered on improving public, community, and environmental health to build healthy communities, particularly in underserved populations.

Shaneice Andrews, MBA, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, NE-BC

Shaneice Andrews, MSN, MBA, RN, MEDSURG-BC, NE-BC is a nurse leader with over ten years of experience in acute care nursing and healthcare leadership. She currently serves as a Nurse Manager for Medical-Surgical and Telemetry services at Baylor Scott & White Health, where she provides operational and strategic leadership for multiple inpatient units, overseeing clinical operations, quality outcomes, and the professional development of frontline clinical team members. Shaneice holds graduate degrees in Nursing Leadership and Business Administration and is nationally certified as both a Medical-Surgical Nurse and Nurse Executive. Her leadership is rooted in building high-performing teams, strengthening patient experience, and driving quality and safety outcomes through data-informed practice and a culture of accountability and engagement. She currently serves as District 3 Director-At-Large for the Texas Nurses Association and contributes to the Governmental Affairs and Awards Committees. Nationally, she holds appointed leadership roles with the American Nurses Credentialing Center and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, including serving as Chair of the ANCC Medical-Surgical Content Expert Panel. She also serves as Chair of the Nurse Manager Council within her organization, where she collaborates with executive leadership to advance nursing practice and operational excellence. Shaneice brings a strong focus on governance, professional advocacy, and leadership development, with a commitment to ensuring that nurses at every level feel represented, supported, and empowered to influence the future of healthcare across Texas.

Edtrina Moss

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.

Mary Vitullo

Dr. Mary Vitullo, DNP, MBA, RN, CV-BC, NEA-BC, CLSSBB works as a Clinical Excellence Program Director at Texas Health. She recently completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in Executive Healthcare Leadership, Systems, and Policy at Yale University. As Director at Large, Dr. Vitullo provided testimony to the House Public Health Committee in the Texas Legislature in 2023. She educated the committee on the data, research, and policy dimensions of workplace violence. Her testimony was critical to advancing the bill through the House Public Health Committee and giving the committee members the information they needed to continue advocating for the bill on the House floor. The workplace violence bill is now Texas law, providing protections for nurses across the state of Texas. Dr. Vitullo also previously served as Chair of the Professional Policy Committee of the American Nurses Association. In this role, she led the evaluation and development of national nursing policy positions that strengthened the nursing profession. Dr. Vitullo is a passionate advocate for the nursing profession and believes nurses must have a voice in shaping healthcare policy, improving patient care, and driving meaningful change within the healthcare system.

Patricia “Pat” Francis-Johnson

Patricia Francis-Johnson, DNP, RN, CDP, is an Associate Professor in the Non-Traditional Undergraduate Programs (RN-BSN and Accelerated BSN) at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Nursing in Lubbock, Texas. She has expertise in clinical instruction, traditional and accelerated online nursing education, quality improvement, patient safety, and interprofessional collaboration. As a TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer, she facilitates training for students, faculty, and staff to strengthen teamwork and improve patient safety. Dr. Francis-Johnson earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a concentration in Executive Leadership from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and is a fellow of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Access, Connection, and Engagement (ACE) Leadership Institute. In addition to her academic leadership, Dr. Francis-Johnson has served in numerous leadership roles on institutional and community boards and committees. She is an active member of Texas Nurses Association (TNA) District 18 and previously served as Chair of the TNA Leadership Succession Committee, where she supported leadership development and succession planning within the nursing profession.

Nancy Ornelas, LVN

Nancy Ornelas, LVN, is a dedicated nursing leader, healthcare advocate, and board representative with more than 30 years of clinical experience across Labor & Delivery, NICU, Mother–Baby, Pediatrics, OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Neuro Spine, and perioperative care. Throughout her career, she has championed patient safety, evidence-based practice, workplace violence prevention, and the advancement of the nursing profession. Born and raised in Sweetwater, Texas, Nancy is a fourth-generation Kickapoo Indian and a third-generation Texan. As the middle child of seven children, with three sisters and three brothers, she developed the resilience, compassion, and leadership skills that have guided her throughout her life and career. Nancy is a proud mother of two children, grandmother of two, and great-grandmother of one. Her commitment to caring for others extends beyond healthcare and into her family and community service.

A trailblazer for vocational nursing, Nancy became the first Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join the Texas Nurses Association (TNA), serve on its Board of Directors as an LVN Director, and present at the TNA Annual Conference. She has represented nurses at the American Nurses Association (ANA) Annual Conference and participated in legislative advocacy efforts at both the Texas Capitol and in Washington, D.C.

Nancy serves on the Board of Directors for the Permian Basin Great 25 Nurses and has contributed to numerous committees focused on nurse peer review, staffing, medication safety, workplace violence prevention, and quality improvement. Her leadership has been recognized through honors including Employee of the Year at Odessa Regional Medical Center, Permian Basin Great 25 Nurse – Class of 2025, and a DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award Nomination. Committed to lifelong learning and professional growth, Nancy earned her Associate of Arts Degree with a concentration in Business, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration. She combines extensive clinical expertise with business acumen and leadership experience to advance healthcare excellence and strengthen the nursing profession. Through her board service, advocacy, education, and leadership, Nancy remains committed to empowering healthcare professionals, improving patient outcomes, and creating safer, healthier communities throughout Texas and beyond.