The 2020-2021 NSAND Executive Board of Directors are professional leaders elected at the State Convention which is held yearly in different locations throughout the state of North Dakota.
PRESIDENT
​Julene Hawkins
​Hometown: New Brighton, Minnesota
School: University of North Dakota
Graduation: December 2020
Interest: Critical care and Mental health
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, reading, and crafting.
Fun fact: Julene studied Spanish and Nutrition abroad in Peru in 2018!
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
Hayley Johnson
​Hometown: Menahga, Minnesota
School: University of Jamestown
Graduation: May 2022
Interest: Neonatal/Midwife and Med-Surg
Hobbies: Being active/working out, traveling, cooking, Pinterest
Fun fact: In high school, Hayley went on a Spanish Immersion trip to Costa Rica and stayed with a host family. They are still in contact and have met up several times since then!
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SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
Giselle Ishimwe
​Hometown: Originally from Rwanda but currently living in Fargo
School: Dickinson State University
Graduation: May 2021 
Interest: Nursing
Hobbies: Listening to music, cooking, watching Korean dramas, spending time with family. 
Fun fact: Giselle's nickname growing up was "sweetg"!
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SECRETARY
Kirstin Banks
Hometown: Fairfield, California
School: NDSU Bismarck
Graduation: December 2020
Interest: Float Nursing
Hobbies: reading, painting, weightlifting, outside activities, spending time with family and friends.
Fun fact: Kirstin was one number away from winning the grand prize during bingo!
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​TREASURER 
Samuel Leonard
​Hometown: Savage, Minnesota
School: NDSU Fargo
Graduation: December 2020
Interest: ICU and Oncology
Hobbies: hiking, running, music, traveling, spending time with friends
Fun fact: Sam has been stung by a jellyfish!
BREAKTHROUGH TO NURSING
Cassidy Nelson
Hometown: Devils Lake, North Dakota
School: Minot State University
Graduation: December 2020
Interest: Labor and Delivery, mom/baby
Hobbies: Working out, watching Netflix, and listening to music.
PUBLICITY & COMMUNICATIONS
CO-DIRECTOR
Colvin Abler
Hometown: Mayville, North Dakota
School: University of Mary
Graduation: April 2021
Interest: Pediatrics, maternity, ER
Hobbies: Photography, traveling, music, spending time with friends and family
Fun fact: Colvin works at and loves Caribou coffee!
​PUBLICITY & COMMUNICATIONS
CO-DIRECTOR
Sarah Walker
Hometown: Torrance, California
School: University of Mary
Graduation: April 2021
Interest: PACU, PCU/Telemetry, BICU
Hobbies: Kickboxing and weightlifting
Fun fact: Pearl earrings are the only kind of earrings that Sarah doesn't lose!
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Rebecca Brinkley
Hometown: Prior Lake, Minnesota
School: North Dakota State University
Graduation: December 2020
Interest: Becca loves all types of nursing, but is most interested in ICU/ER!
Hobbies: Running, reading, and hanging out with friends. 
​LEGISLATIVE / EDUCATION CHAIR
Stephanie Youngs
Hometown: Mankato, Minnesota
School: North Dakota State University
Graduation: December 2020
Interest: ICU
Hobbies: Cooking and bike riding
​Fun fact: Stephanie has a St. Bernard named Marley!
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LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS CO-DIRECTOR
Amber Domres
​Hometown: Bismarck, North Dakota
School: University of Jamestown
Graduation: May 2022
Interest: Geriatrics/orthopedics
Hobbies: Singing, playing piano, golfing, traveling with family
Fun fact: Amber has been to 28 states and 8 countries!
​LOCAL ARRANGEMENTS CO-DIRECTOR
Alexandra Glynn
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
School: University of Jamestown
Graduation: May 2022
Interest: Intensive Care Unit
Hobbies: Anything outside
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GRADUATE CONSULTANT
CO-DIRECTOR
Megan Bidwell
Hometown: Clearwater, Minnesota
School: University of Jamestown
Graduation: May 2020
Interest: ICU
Hobbies: Hanging out with dogs!
GRADUATE CONSULTANT
​CO-DIRECTOR 
Brenda Kostelecky
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​DIRECTOR OF FUNDS
Brooklyn Ridenhower
Hometown: Baker, Montana
School: Dickinson State University
Graduation: May 2022
Interest: Labor and delivery nursing
Hobbies: Traveling, tennis, being with family





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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY HEALTH
Ruth Kpahn
Hometown: Jamestown, North Dakota
School: University of Jamestown
Graduation: May 2023
Hobbies: Hairstylist



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NORTH DAKOTA STUDENT NURSE OF THE YEAR 2019
Kelsey Marschke
​Hometown: Enderlin, North Dakota
School: University of Jamestown
Graduation: May 2021
Interest: Critical Care
Hobbies: Softball
FACULTY ADVISOR
Penny Briese
University of Jamestown Instructor
Email: pbriese@uj.edu
Office Number: 701-252-3467 ext 5023
Fun fact: As an undergraduate nursing student, Penny served in four different NSAND positions over a span of three years. 

FACULTY ADVISOR
Jaci Reep-Jarmin​
Minot State University Instructor
Email: jacqueline.reep@minotstateu.edu
Office Number: 701-858-4304

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