Local Chapters

As a member of VNA, you have many opportunities to network, learn and develop your leadership skills. You belong to one chapter as a member, but are invited to participate in as many chapter meetings and events as you like. The choice is yours. Chapter membership creates opportunities to confer and network with nurses working in a common environment; take advantage of educational and social programs and grow your network.

In Spring of 2026, the positions of Chapter Student Outreach Chair and Government Relations Chair for every chapter will be open for passionate and driven individuals to self-nominate, ready to lead and make a lasting impact.

For more information, please check out the VNA Board and Chapter Elections page.

If you have questions, feel free to contact the chapter's email listed below, or reach out to VNA Membership Manager MJ Gearles.

Stay informed and engaged! View all our upcoming events on the calendar.
Stay connected with us! View recordings of past chapter meetings in the Nursing Advancement Toolkit on our website.

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1 - Southwestern Virginia

President: Melissa Whited
Student Outreach Chair: Trista Ruff
Government Relations Chair: Rebecca (Becky) Coley

Email: SouthwesternVirginia@virginianurses.org
Membership Manager MJ Gearles: mgearles@virginianurses.org

2 - Roanoke Valley

President: Suzanne McDaniels
Student Outreach Chair: Rebecca (Becca) Bishop
Government Relations Chair: Ann Hutchens

Email: RoanokeValley@virginianurses.org
Membership Manager MJ Gearles: mgearles@virginianurses.org

3 - Hill City

President: Susan Braud
Student Outreach Chair: Dana Woody
Government Relations Chair: Tiffany Covarrubias Lyttle

Email: HillCity@virginianurses.org
Membership Manager MJ Gearles: mgearles@virginianurses.org

4 - Hampton Roads

President: Catherine (Cat) Paler
Student Outreach Chair: Sena Amegbletor
Government Relations Chair: Jessica Davis
Board of Directors: Eric Mutchie
Board of Directors: Natalie Watkins
Treasurer: Sherry Ferki
Secretary: Ashley (Sam) Clemons
Membership Chair: Felisa Smith

Email: HamptonRoads@virginianurses.org
Membership Manager MJ Gearles: mgearles@virginianurses.org

5 - Central Virginia

President: Phyllis Wyche
Student Outreach Chair: Peter Dunkley
Government Relations Chair: Christine (Chris) Cavan
Vice President: Bessie Brown
Secretary: Cornelia Corbett
Board of Directors: Ruzen Baluyot
Board of Directors: Aysha Kuhlor
Board of Directors: Frances Montague
Board of Directors: June Noel
Nominating Committee Chair: Ethel Denise Graham Doughty
Nominating Committee: Mauricia Crutchfield
Nominating Committee: Chante' Logan
Membership Chair: Julianne Fisher

Email: CentralVirginia@virginianurses.org
Membership Manager MJ Gearles: mgearles@virginianurses.org

6 - South Hills

President: VACANT
Student Outreach Chair: VACANT
Government Relations Chair: VACANT

Email: SouthHills@virginianurses.org

If interested in filling a vacant position, email: mgearles@virginianurses.org

7 - Piedmont

President: VACANT
Student Outreach Chair: Ann Hague
Government Relations Chair: Halima Walker

Email: Piedmont@virginianurses.org

If interested in filling a vacant position, email: mgearles@virginianurses.org

8 - Northern Virginia

President: Patricia Lane
Student Outreach Chair: Andrea Barnett
Government Relations Chair: Kellie Bryant

Email: NOVA@virginianurses.org
Membership Manager MJ Gearles: mgearles@virginianurses.org

9 - Augusta

President: Teona Eririogu
Student Outreach Chair: James (Bill) Sensabaugh
Government Relations Chair: VACANT

Email: Augusta@virginianurses.org

If interested in filling a vacant position, email: mgearles@virginianurses.org

10 - New River Valley

President: Cynthia (Cindy) Akers
Student Outreach Chair: VACANT
Government Relations Chair: Kristi Hall

Email: NewRiverValley@virginianurses.org

If interested in filling a vacant position, email: mgearles@virginianurses.org

11 - Farmville

President: Wendy Lafferty
Student Outreach Chair: Cheryl Pleasants
Government Relations Chair: Paxton Knutson

Email: Farmville@virginianurses.org
Membership Manager MJ Gearles: mgearles@virginianurses.org

12 - Northern Shenandoah Valley

President: VACANT
Student Outreach Chair: VACANT
Government Relations Chair: Debra Miles

Email: NorthernShenandoah@virginianurses.org

If interested in filling a vacant position, email: mgearles@virginianurses.org

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