SIENNA Announces 2025–2027 Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Barrington, NJ — June 1, 2025 — The Society of Internationally Educated Nurses in North America (SIENNA) is proud to announce its newly elected Board of Directors for the 2025–2027 term, with official tenure commencing July 1, 2025.

The incoming Board represents a distinguished and diverse group of nurse leaders, educators, and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing SIENNA’s mission of advocacy, leadership development, and professional advancement for internationally

educated nurses across North America.

Executive Board (2025–2027):

• Paul Biluan, DNP, APRN, FNP-C – President

• Rasha Wahid, PhD, MSN, RN, RP – Vice President

• Jennifer Orbesa, DNP, MAN, FDEIB – Secretary

• Gerry Asuncion, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CPHQ – Treasurer

Board of Directors:

• Luis E. Caso Vega, MBA, BSN, RN, NE-BC, CEN

• Naseem Issani, BSN, RN, CACCN

• Sharon Jackson, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPHIMS

• Olivia Li, EdD, MSN, RN

• Rola El Moubadder, MS, BSN, RN

• Rafael V. Tubongbanua, MN, BSN, RN

• Irene Azurin, MN, RN, CMSN(c)

• Sherif Olanrewaju, PhD, MPS, PGDE

• Alessandro Stievano, PhD, MN, MS, MEd, RN, FESNO, FAAN

“This newly elected Board reflects the strength, diversity, and leadership potential of internationally educated nurses,” said Dr. Jasper Tolarba, President and Founder of SIENNA. “I am confident that this Board, under Dr. Paul Biluan’s leadership, will continue to advance SIENNA’s mission, expand our reach, and elevate the voice and impact of internationally educated nurses across North America.”

SIENNA extends its sincere appreciation to the outgoing Board members for their service and leadership and looks forward to the incoming Board as they begin their term on July 1, 2025.

For more information about SIENNA and its leadership, please visit www.siennanursingsociety.org.

About SIENNA

The Society of Internationally Educated Nurses in North America (SIENNA) is a professional organization dedicated to supporting, advocating for, and advancing internationally educated nurses through leadership, education, and community engagement.