Candidates for 2022/2023 Chapter Officers and Board of Directors
Posted about 3 years ago
We are pleased to present the slate of candidates for chapter officers and board of directors for 2022/2023.
Please take a few moments to read their election statements.
Voting will take place Thursday, May 12 - Sunday, May 22. An email with a link to vote will be sent to each member.
Candidate for the office of President
Joy Chau, BS, RN, PHN, CNOR
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
I have been a member of AORN since 1987, joining AORN of Alameda County, where I served as secretary for eight years. When AORN of Alameda County disbanded in 2016, I joined AORN of San Francisco & Marin. Since then I have served in the office of corresponding secretary, president-elect, and two terms as president. I am currently serving another term as corresponding secretary. I have attended the AORN Global Surgical Conference & Expo twelve times, ten of them as a chapter delegate in the last fourteen years.
As a life-time AORN member, I am committed to AORN and to my chapter, AORN of The San Francisco Bay Area. With size of our chapter membership and geographical representation, I look forward to having our chapter meetings and events accessible to more members. I value the opportunity of networking and collaborating with our local perioperative nursing community and staying on the forefront of evidence-based perioperative practice with our education programs. Educating and mentoring our newest perioperative nurses to help foster their professional development is important as more of our colleagues retire. I vow to work with the officers and board members to make sure the future of our chapter remains sound and secure. I would be honored and privileged to serve as your chapter President.
Candidate for the office of Vice President
Margina Villatoro, BSN, RN
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
After serving on the SF Bay Area board for a year, I would like to be consider for the Vice President position. I have been in the Operating Room for 19 years (15 years as a Surgical Technician and 4 years as a Registered Nurse). I believe there is so much more to learn and contribute. This position will provide me with tools and challenges to grow professionally and share my knowledge. I will serve on the board and use my skills to better the chapter and provide a fresh perspective. Thank you for considering me.
Candidate for the office of Corresponding Secretary
Wanda Harkless-Johnson, BSN, RN, CNOR
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Alta Bates Campus
I, Wanda Harkless-Johnson, look forward to the experience of serving AORN as the corresponding secretary. Although I have not held a position for this type of organization, I will fully apply the attention required to ensure that the members are informed. I look forward to Joy Chau’s expertise for transitioning into this role.
Candidate for the office of Treasurer
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
It would be my pleasure to serve my AORN Chapter. Nursing has given me so much “JOY” that I would like to share and spread to all my colleagues the benefits and opportunities of this respected profession. One goal I would like to achieve is to mentor and empower the next generationsto participate and be active in committees and our communities.
Candidates for Board of Directors
Kayla Chin, BSN, RN, CNOR, ST
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Summit Campus
After serving as Vice President for the last year, I’m excited at the possibility of transitioning to a role within the Board of Directors for our chapter! If elected, I would remain committed to serving within our education committee. We’ve demonstrated our ability to create fun and innovative ways to provide education events for our members and I hope to continue that trend. Additionally, I would like focus on growth, development, and member involvement of our wonderful chapter. Thank you for considering me for a position within the Board of Directors for AORN of The San Francisco Bay Area!
Geraldine Kenner, RN
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center
I have been an AORN member since 2019. My career in nursing has spanned over thirty years and has provided me with an opportunity to practice in a variety of different settings. For the past 13 years I have worked as a Perioperative Nurse, 12 years in Canada, and just over one year within the United States. I enjoy the constant learning that occurs in an ever-changing environment, the pace, and the teamwork. I would like the opportunity to serve as a board member of AORN San Francisco Bay Chapter.
Colleen Lenahan, MSN, RN, CNOR
John Muir Health, Walnut Creek Medical Center