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)

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Texas Nurses Association's 2026 Election: Election Results

Below are the results of the 2026 TNA Election.  Winners are bolded.  The deadline to challenge the results of the election is March 13, 2026.  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, 4807 Spicewood Springs Road, Building 3, Suite 100, Austin, TX  78759

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

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

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

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

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

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

Proposed Bylaws Amendments Results

Proposed Bylaws Amendment #1: Changes in Board composition and qualifications. Amending Article VIII, Section 1, and adding subsections a and b. Adding a Proviso at the end of Article VIII. Rationale: Increases board membership to add a seat and ensure an odd number of directors. Defines seats dedicated to representing early career nurses and direct care nurses, meaning the board would have guaranteed representation of large TNA districts, small TNA districts, early career nurses, direct care nurses, and licensed vocational nurses. Adds proviso to facilitate Board implementation. PASSED

Proposed Bylaws Amendments #2: Defining ANA Leadership Council representation. Adding Article XII, Section 3.Rationale: This revision was requested by ANA as part of our regular bylaws review to ensure representation on the Leadership Council. PASSED

Proposed Bylaws Amendments #3: Establishing procedures for disaffiliation from ANA. Adding Article XII, Section 4.Rationale: This revision was requested by ANA as part of our regular bylaws review to provide a mechanism for disaffiliation from ANA, and sets a high bar for membership voting to disaffiliate. The high threshold protects membership from a significant decision being made by a minority of the membership. PASSED

Proposed Bylaws Amendments #4: Refining membership qualifications to be more inclusive. Amending Article III, Section 2.Rationale: This revision was suggested by ANA as part of our regular bylaws review to provide language regarding membership in the association for nurses in recovery, retired, or without an active license. PASSED

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.