ABOUT THE MNRS EMERGING SCHOLARS NETWORK (ESN)

Who is the Emerging Scholar Network or ESN? We are SO glad you asked! The MNRS Emerging Scholars Network is a collaborative network of aspiring nursing scholars and leaders. The Emerging Scholars Network is an essential networking infrastructure that connects scholars at different levels of study and provides expanded opportunities for engagement and leadership within MNRS.

Attention Early-Career Members!

We need your help to connect you to the Emerging Scholar Network. Please complete the form LINKED HERE to be added to the ESN distribution list. ESN wants to help you with your career journey!

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Don't hesitate to get in touch with us at info@mnrs.org to learn more about the liaison positions or if you need assistance from the MNRS Executive Office. 

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Want to Get More Involved In MNRS?

Emerging Scholars are encouraged to become actively involved in leadership positions within MNRS and in promoting opportunities in the nursing field on their campus. Emerging Scholars have unique opportunities to build leadership skills, and professional relationships, and engage in service of the nursing profession. If you want to learn more, please email us at info@mnrs.org.

Ready to jump in? Explore ESN Liaison Open Positions:

We have several liaison positions open if you are looking for additional ways to get involved with MNRS. Our goal is to have a liaison at each University/College associated with MNRS. Please help us meet our goal! The position would involve communicating MNRS/ESN activities to students, post-docs, and early-career faculty at your institution and sharing your ideas with ESN.

MEET THE 2025-2026 ESN Executive Committee

Ariella Teater
Chair

Paula de la Pena
Chair-Elect

Lauren Pageau
Secretary

Kathryn Lee
Treasurer / Finance Committee Representative

Meg Tomlins
MNRS Board of Directors Representative

Henry Duah
MNRS Foundation Board of Trustees Representative

Hannah Ratliff
Engagement Committee Representative

Omobolanle Agboola,
External Relations/Dissemination Committee Representative

Christina Castellano
Liaison Program Coordinator

Hesam Varpaei
Liaison Program Coordinator

Sumiyyah Zimami
Membership Committee Representative

Diana Love
DEI Task Force Representative

Nadeen Alshakhshir
Program Planning Committee Representative

Constance Owen
WJNR Representative

ALL students, post-docs, and early career professionals are encouraged to become actively involved in leadership positions within MNRS and in promoting opportunities in the nursing field on their campus. Emerging Scholars have unique opportunities to build leadership skills and professional relationships and engage in service of the nursing profession.