THE beginning
There were many problems encountered by Filipino nurses migrating to the United States in the early 60’s and 70’s. To help each other, many nurses in different states formed associations in their regions. However, there was no national organization linking them together. In 1979, the year of the birth of PNAA, there were already established PNA (Philippine Nurses Association) chapters in different states which were independent of each other; PNA of New York( 1929), PNA-Chicago, PNA- Michigan, PNA-New Jersey, PNA-Southern California. Each was functioning independently dealing with their Filipino nurses’ migrant issues and problems, as well as employer exploitations and human rights violations.
In response to the need for a concerted effort to deal with problems encountered by Filipino nurses in the United States, The Philippine Nurses Association of New Jersey sponsored a national conference with the theme Assertiveness in Nursing which was held at the Ramada Inn, East Brunswick, New Jersey on April 21, 1979. They invited the various presidents of the different independent PNA chapters to come to New Jersey and join PNA-NJ’s conference with the thought in mind to begin the talks for an organizing caucus for a national association.
From that conference, they founded a national organization which was named the National Federation of Philippine Nurses Association in the United States. Following is the first set of elected officers:
President – Clarita Miraflor, Southern California
Vice-President – Maria Redona Couper, Chicago
Corresponding Secretary – Phoebe Andes, New Jersey
Recording Secretary – Remedios Solarte, Michigan
Treasurer – Femi Sonza James
Asst Treasurer – Mary PAblico, Southern California
PRO – Filipinas Lowery, New York
Asst PRO – Abigail Autojay, Southern California
Adviser – Purita Asperilla, New York
Legal Advisor – Wilfredo Panotes, ESQ
And so was born what we now know as the Philippine Nurses Association of America.
PNAA mission
Uphold and foster the positive image and welfare of its constituent members.
Promote professional excellence and contribute to significant outcomes to
healthcare and society.
Vision
To be an organization responsive to its constituent needs and be a force
in the world arena of nursing.
Objectives
Providing quality, safe, compassionate care to the People of America.
A caring nursing trust - one which PNAA will preserve and honor to the best of its ability.
Executive Board
2008-2010 President – Leo Jurado
10-12 President-Elect – Reynaldo Rivera
Vice President (East) – Victoria Navarro
Vice President (West) – Josie Villanueva
Vice President (North Central) – Sofy Bole
Vice President(South Central) – Merlita Velasquez
Secretary – Jovita Duarte
Asst Secretary – Victoria Berbano
Treasurer – Aster Vargas
Asst Treasurer – Jeanette Livelo
Auditor – Beth Rose
Board Members: Gloria Beriones, Beth Rosas, Carmina Bautista, Mary Joy Garcia, Susan Castor
Executive Director – Remedios Solarte
Parliamentarian – Leticia Hermosa
Legal Counsel – Linda Simunek
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