SIENNA
Society of Internationally Educated Nurses in North America
The Society of Internationally Educated Nurses in North America (SIENNA) has been guided by an extraordinary group of past board members, each contributing invaluable leadership and expertise. These individuals have played pivotal roles in advancing the organization's mission to support and empower internationally educated nurses in the U.S. and Canada. Through their vision and dedication, SIENNA has developed impactful programs, fostered professional development, and championed the recognition of diverse nursing backgrounds. Their collective legacy continues to shape the future of nursing leadership and global collaboration.
Past SIENNA Executive Boards
President
Jasper Tolarba, EdD, DNP, MSN, M.Ed., RN, CGNC, CNE, FACHE, FAAN
Founding President
May 2023 – June 2025
Vice President
Emilene Reisdorfer, PhD, MPH, BScN, RN
December 2023 – June 2025
Secretary
Jennifer Orbeso, DNP, MAN, RN
Inaugural Board of Director
May 2023 – June 2025
Treasurer
Paul Biluan, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Inaugural Board of Director and Chair, Policy Committee
May 2023 – June 2025
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Board of Directors
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Kile Adumene, M.Ed., RN
Inaugural Board of Director
May 2023 – June 2025
Sharon M. Jackson, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPHIMS
Inaugural Board of Director
May 2023 – June 2025
Gerry Assuncion, MSN, BSN, RN, CPHQ, CNOR, CNAMB, CSSM
September 2023 – June 2025
Mary Jane Genuino, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
September 2023 – June 2025
Romeo De Vera, PhD, MSN, RN, CPAN
September 2023 – June 2025
Sawsan Abuhammad, PhD, RN
September 2023 – June 2025
Rafael Tubongbanua, EdD(c), RN
December 2023 – June 2025
Luis Ernesto Caso Vega, MBA, BSN, RN, NE-BC, CEN
December 2023 – June 2025
Olivia Li, EdD, MSN, RN
June 2024 – June 2025
Rola Moubadder, MQM, BSN, RN
June 2024 – June 2025
Ava Gail Lindsay, BSN, RN
June 2024 – June 2025
Naseem Issani, BSN, RN, CACCN
June 2024 – June 2025
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Former Board Members (2023–2024)
Jose Arnold Tariga, PhD, MSN, RN, CNE, NPD-BC, NE-BC, CPHQ
Inaugural Board of Director and Chair, Education Committee
May 2023 – August 2024
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Vimal Kurian, MBA, BSN, RN
Inaugural Board of Director and Co-Chair, Education Committee
May 2023 – August 2024
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Opeyemi Adeyi, MSc, RN, RM, RPHN
Inaugural Board of Director
May 2023 – May 2024
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Ronald Eugene Osea, DNP, MSN, RN, ONC
Inaugural Board of Director and Chair, Publication Committee
May 2023 – May 2024
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Chinomso U. Nwozichi, PhD, RN, CMSRN
Inaugural Board of Director and Vice President
May 2023 – November 2023
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Edward V. Cruz, PhD, RN, CCNE, FCAN
Inaugural Board of Director
May 2023 – October 2023