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: 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 | 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  


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