Student Organizations

Uphold and foster a community of inclusivity and celebrate and promote professional excellence and contribute to the community and healthcare field.

Officers:

• Benz Jyreh Aponesto and Phoebert Cubangay, President
• Renz Mae Carbo, Vice President
• Tarisa Silverio and Dhenise Manlagnit, Treasurer
• Joshua Bertiz, Secretary
• Robert Romero, Marielle Therese Amigos, and Elijah Kinol, Public Relations
• Chris Garcia and Jessa Monreal, Community Engagement
• Sudha Sudhaker, Historian
• Alexa Mae Laurden, Liaison

Faculty Advisor:

• Angelica Fernandez-Dizon, PhD, MD, MBA-HCM, NP-C

Contact Us:

Contact the organization at nrsasian@umaryland.edu.

The Black Student Nurse Association (BSNA) mission is to establish a safe space for African American/Black/African nursing students. The Association aims to provide support services to minority nursing students and help them overcome the challenges they may face in the nursing profession.

BSNA aims to educate students by holding events to bring awareness to Black nurses' struggles in healthcare. This association provides community services to Black or minority communities, and presents mentorship and leadership opportunities to student nurses. BSNA is a non-segregated group that strives to bring a diverse representation and awareness to the student nurses at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore.  

Officers:

• Eniola Arowolo and Elshaddai Green, Co-Presidents
• Emefa Sevon and Georgi Anna Beharie, Co-Vice president
• Lilianne Cassamajor and Ryanbrian Mbanga, Co-Community liaison
• Chinyere Akaigwe and Paula Uwahemu, Co-Treasurer
• Kofoworola Afolabi and Lois Akinfolarin, Co-PR
• Simone Moore and Dennis Ramsey, Co-Fundraising
• Fartoun Mohamed and Priscille Sipa, Co-Secretary
• Miskiat Fadahunsi and Akou Victoire Buamey, Co-Historian

Faculty Advisor:  

• Nicole E. Smith, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE, CNE-cl

Connect with BSNA:

Check out our Instagram.

Learn about events, membership, and more on our website.

Disclosure: The website and social media channels are run by BSNA student leaders. UMSON/UMB does not review or endorse the content. All content is monitored and produced by BSNA for the use of its student members. 

Contact Us:

Contact the organization at nrsbsna@umaryland.edu.

The Doctoral Student Organization (DSO) supports doctoral students by encouraging them to engage in professional and social endeavors that will enhance educational experiences and promote leadership and organizational skills.

Mission and Vision:

The mission of DSO is to support and enhance the learning, knowledge, and professional development of fellow students who are committed to making a difference in health care.

The vision of the DSO is to create a rich and vibrant community of doctoral students who lead in using evidence based practice and scholarship. The DSO is a collaborative community that fosters the development of constituents through its values of questioning, creating, changing, learning, teaching, answering, educating, researching, and caring.

Officers:

• Abaneh Ebangwese and Sorah Levy, Co-Presidents
• Elvis Amardi, Vice President
• Douglas Gyamfi, Secretary
• Xiao Wang, Treasurer
• Nafissatou Salami, Social Media Chair
• Erika Ventura-Castellon, GSA Primary Rep
• Heather Lashley, GSA Alternate Rep
• Robin Murray, Student Affairs Rep
• Marissa Punturiero, Universities at Shady Grove Representative
• Anne Hagan, EDI Committee Rep
• Angela Horman, DNP Curriculum Committee Rep
• Heather Lashley and Crystal Trent Paultre, PHD Curriculum Committee Rep

Faculty Advisors:

• Taylor Melton, DNP, CRNP, AGNP-C, CNE
• Sarah Holmes, PhD, MSW

Resources for all UMSON Doctoral Students

• DSO Bylaws
• UMSON Office of Academic and Career Success
• UMB Writing Center
• Doctors of Nursing Practice (national organization)
• Graduate School Forms (i.e., Admission to Candidacy, Nomination of Committee Members, etc.) 
• Sigma Pi Chapter Scholaraly Presentation/Travel Award

Contact Us

Contact the organization at nrsdso@umaryland.edu.

The purpose of the GNA shall be to:

• Advocate for all master’s nursing students, encourage good fellowship among the students, create a sense of unity, and facilitate communication between faculty, staff, and UMSON master’s students.
• Instill an appreciation for the necessity of continual professional growth within the nursing master’s student body.
• Develop and maintain a functional government, which addresses diversity within and among the members of the student body.

Officers:

• Jennifer Cooper, President
• Morgan Douglas, Vice president
• Samantha Ferguson, Peer mentor
• Mariela Melgar, Community Engagement
• Chimdia Onwuama, Social Media Chair

Faculty Advisor:

• Tara Stoudt, MS, RNC-NIC

Contact:

Email the organization at nrsgna@umaryland.edu. 

The Latinx Association of Nurses at University of Maryland's (LANUM) mission is to empower nursing students, both Latinx and non-Latinx, to be strong advocates for Latinx/Hispanic patients in both clinical settings and the broader community. The association aims to foster the personal and professional growth of nursing students who identify as Latinx, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to deliver culturally competent healthcare. The association also aims to advance health equity within the Latinx community, working towards eliminating disparities and ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare.

Officers:

• Britney Giron and Joseph Alminagor, Co-Presidents

• Sandra Lizzarraga and Hugo Ureta, Co-Vice Presidents
• Erica Andino and Keren Mir Almaguer, Co-Secretary
• Marisol Obrien and Jesica Argueta, Co-Treasurer
• Katia Mejia and Julie Aynes, Co-Public Relations

• Ashley Contreras and Karen Diaz, Co-Events and Outreach Coordinators

• Stephanie Luna, 2nd Semester Liaison

Faculty Advisor:

Angelica Fernandez-Dizon, PhD, MD, MBA-HCM, NP-C

Contact:

Email the organization at nrslanum@umaryland.edu. 

The purpose of Nurses Christian Fellowship is to establish nursing students and professionals who embody the love of Christ through service to the UMSON community while growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world.  

Officers: 

• Sudha Sudhaker, President
• Alphael Wobil-Blanks, Treasurer
• Lily Yawn, Secretary

Faculty Advisor:

• Laura Koo, PhD, CRNP, FNP-BC

Resources:

Nurses Christian Fellowship (Intervarsity)

Contact us:

Email the organization at nrsncf@umaryland.edu.

Our mission is to strengthen the engagement of the University of Maryland School of Nursing with the global health community by building collaborations, creating networks, and becoming a resource center for global health nursing opportunities. We support the School of Nursing's vision of creating a rich and vibrant working and learning environment, with a focus on expanding and sharing knowledge on global health issues. 

The Nurses for Global Health Group organizes international events, hosts global health leaders, and plans global health events on campus and within the community.

Officers:

• Chinasa Njiaju, Co-Presidents
• Jhakye Garcie Medrano and Yurong Guo, Co-Vice president
• Chelsea Ralph, Secretary
• Esther Olaniyi, Treasurer
• Perla Diaz Delgado, PR
  

Faculty Advisors:

• Elias Snyder, PhD, FNP-C, ACHPN

Contact:

Email the organization at nrsnghbaltimore@umaryland.edu. 

Our mission is to strengthen the engagement of the University of Maryland School of Nursing at the Universities at Shady Grove with the global health community by building collaborations, creating networks, and becoming a resource center for global health nursing opportunities. We support the School of Nursing's vision of creating a rich and vibrant working and learning environment, with a focus on expanding and sharing knowledge on global health issues. 

Officers:

• Melissa Howell and Jamie Lai, President
• Hilina Bezabih and Sarah Spotts, Co-Vice Presidents
• Elijah Kinol, Public Relations
• Danielle Tuekam and Aisulu Kazak, Co-Treasurers

Faculty Advisor:

• Lawanda Herron, PhD, MSA, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
• Ann G. Hoffman, DNP, RN

Contact:

Email the organization at nrsnghusg@umaryland.edu. 

The purpose of the Nursing Student Government Association (NSGA) is to encourage fellowship among students, faculty, and staff by creating an atmosphere of collaboration and understanding at the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON). NSGA inspires professional growth by providing programs representative of fundamental and emerging trends in the field of nursing and promotes a dynamic and diverse student body dedicated to the highest quality of health care.

Purpose:

1. Advocate for all students, encourage good fellowship among students, and create a sense of unity and facilitate communication between faculty, staff, and students
2. Instill an appreciation for the necessity of continuous professional growth
3. Develop and maintain a functional government, which addresses diversity within and among the members of the student body

Membership:

All undergraduate students of the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) are members of the NSGA and have the right to vote in general elections. The monies received by UMSON from the Student Activities Fee are paid by each student at the time of registration for each semester. The University of Maryland allocates these funds to the NSGA according to established financial policies and procedures.

Officers:

• Alyssa Truong, President
• Dariel Rhone, Vice President
• Raquel Gerhardt, Treasurer
• Kisa Zehra, Secretary

Faculty Advisor:

• Kaitlin Shapelow, MS, CRNP, AGNP-PC
• Linda Cook, PhD, RN, CCNS, ACNP

Connect with NSGA:

• NSGA Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Email

Disclosure: The website and social media channels are run by NSGA student leaders. UMSON/UMB does not review or endorse the content. All content is monitored and produced by the NSGA for the use of its student members.  

Additional Resources:

• NSGA Bylaws
• NSGA Application for Funding

Useful Links:

• American Nurses Association
• Maryland Association of Nursing Students
• Maryland Nurses Association
• National League of Nursing
• National Student Nurses Association

The University of Maryland Association of Nursing Students (UMANS) is the University of Maryland's chapter of the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) at the Universities of Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland.

UMANS was recently awarded the Stellar Chapter Recognition from NSNA. Since 2009, the NSNA Stellar School Chapter Recognition Program recognizes NSNA school chapters that demonstrate ongoing involvement in NSNA, including a strong commitment to shared governance and professional development of their students and faculty. 

Officers: 

• Courtney Cohen and Ruth Beyene, Co-Presidents
• Vikas Patel and Jomar Alvarez, Co-Vice Presidents
• Dhenise Manlagnit and Melvin Villatoro, Co-Treasurers
• Emily Farnham and Gabby Flordeliz, Co-Secretaries
• Lilianne Cassamajor and Lois Akinfolarin, Co-Historians
• Sarah LaMonaca and Darice Morales, Co-BTNs
• Phoebert Cubangay and Marielle Therese Amigos, Co-PRs
• Aviva Levi and Aaliyah Atoigue, Co-Fundraising Chairs
• Georgi Anna Beharie and Jessa Monreal, Co-Community Engagement
• Elshaddai Green, EDI Council Representative
• Joseph Alminagor, Dennis Ramsey, and Robin Canha, Semester Liaisons

Faculty Advisors:

• Marisa Astiz-Martinez, MS, RN

Connect with UMANS:

UMANS Website: Find out information about memberships, events, and current news.

Contact the organization at nrsumans@umaryland.edu. 

Disclosure: The website and social media channels are run by UMANS student leaders. UMSON/UMB does not review or endorse the content. All content is monitored and produced by UMANS for the use of its student members. 

Useful Links:

• American Nurses Association
• Maryland Association of Nursing Students
• Maryland Nurses Association
• National League of Nursing
• National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
• NSNA Code of Ethics