TNA Elections

Members of the 2025-2026 Leadership Succession Committee

Members of the TNA Leadership Succession Committee are elected by the membership for 3-year terms

• Sarah Williams, PhD, DNP, RN-BC, ANE, Chair - San Antonio (2024-2026)

• Donna Hedges, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN, CNE - San Antonio (2024-2027)

• Brandy Pitts, DNP, RN, CCRN-K - Lubbock (2024-2027)

• Christopher Vestal, MSN, MEDSURG-BC, NE-BC – The Colony (2025-2028)

• Heather Guest, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE – Abilene (2025-2028)

• Renae Schumann, PhD, RN, CNE – Sugarland (2025-2028)

• LaTarsha S. Cheatham, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC – Pearland (2025-2028)

Texas Nurses Association's 2026 Election: Proposed Ballot

The TNA Leadership Succession Committee has reviewed applications for candidates for the 2026 ballot and prepared the proposed ballot. In accordance with TNA Bylaws and Policies Regarding Nominations and Elections for TNA Offices, members have until December 31, 2025, to notify the committee if they would like to challenge the proposed slate of candidates. Nomination and election policies and position descriptions can be found below. In accordance with TNA Bylaws and Policies Regarding Nominations and Elections for TNA Offices, members have until December 31, 2025, to notify the committee if they would like to challenge the proposed slate of candidates. The ballot will open for voting at 8 a.m., February 4, 2026, and will close at midnight, February 19, 2026.  TNA members as of December 31, 2025, will be eligible to vote in the 2026 election. 

Proposed Slate of Candidates for the 2026 Texas Nurses Association Election

Treasurer (2-year term, 2026-2028)
Arturo Rodriguez – Brownsville
Rodolfo Olivares, DNP, RN, NEA-BC – El Paso

Board Member At-Large (3-year term, 2026-2029)
Louise Rice DNP, RN, CNE, CNEcl – Amarillo
Dorothy C. Foglia, PhD, RN, NEA-BC – Frisco (DFW)
Lori L. Batchelor, MHA, PhD, RN, CPN, NEA-BC – Lantana (DFW)
Shaneice Andrews, MBA, MSN, RN, MEDSURG-BC, NE-BC– Ft. Worth
Kerrie Guerrero, DNP, RN, NE-BC – The Woodlands

Board Member At-Large-Small District (3-year term, 2026-2029)
Lori Forbus DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP – Midland
Patricia Francis-Johnson, DNP, RN, CDP – Lubbock

Board Member Representing LVNs (3-year term, 2026-2029)
Marlena Lau, LVN – Kerrville
Nancy Ornelas, LVN – Midland

Leadership Succession Chair (3-year term, 2026-2029)
Lucas Richardson-Walker BSN, RN – Galveston
Nelson Tuazon, DNP, DBA, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, CPPS, CPHFH, CNE, FNAP, FACHE, FAMSN, FAAN – San Antonio
Pat Shirey, DNP, MHA, RN, AMB-BC – Lewisville (DFW)

Seven Membership Assembly Representatives (1-year term, 2025)
Lucas Richardson-Walker BSN, RN – Galveston
Ebony S. Gebrehawariat, BSN, RN – Temple
Gina Alvarez, MSN, RN, CNEn – San Antonio
Vanessa Trevino, DNP-FNP, RN, CRRN – New Braunfels
Pat Shirey, DNP, MHA, RN, AMB-BC – Lewisville (DFW)
Jenny Kelly, DNP, RN – Livingston (East)
Serena Tobar MSN, RN, NPD-BC – Dickinson (Houston)
Christen D. Sadler, MSN, CNM, CNE – Galveston
Halli Carr, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, CNE – Rockwall
Veronica Ceaser MSN, MBA, RN, GERO-BC, CMGT-BC, NE-BC – Lewisville (DFW)
Kerrie Guerrero, DNP, RN, NE-BC – The Woodlands
Lori Forbus DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP – Midland
Daniel Cabrera DNP, MBA, RN – Laredo


Challenge Deadline: December 31, 2025

Challenges should be addressed to Sarah Williams, TNA Leadership Succession Committee Chair and sent via email: tna@texasnurses.org; fax: 512/452-0648; or mailed to TNA at 4807 Spicewood Springs Road, Building 3, Suite 100, Austin, TX  78759.

State-Level Committee Opportunities

The TNA Board of Directors makes appointments to committees and councils following their annual strategic planning. Periodically the Board fills vacancies or appoints just-in-time committees or task forces based on emerging issues. Please review the committee information provided here and complete the short interest form indicating your interest.

TNA Surveys

The Bylaws Committee has submitted proposed amendments to the TNA Bylaws. We are requesting member comments for the Board's review prior to approving the final amendment language for the 2026 Ballot. Please review the proposed bylaws amendments, which update board membership to enhance representation and include revisions requested or suggested by ANA to remain congruent with ANA bylaws. If you have any questions or concerns, please email them to tna@texasnurses.org or call TNA at 512/452-0645 X 136 prior to December 31, 2025.
 
The timeframe to comment on the proposed amendment is December 2, 2025 to December 31, 2025.

View the Proposed Amendments Here