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.
ESN Committee Elections Results
We want to thank everyone for participating in the Executive Committee Election for the 2025-2027 term. There were many outstanding candidates, but only a few could be chosed. Please join us in welcoming the following members:
Paula de la Pena, PhD
Loyola University Chicago
Chair Elect
Omobolanle Agboola, PhD
University of Minnesota
External Relations/Dissemination Committee Representative
Christina Castellano, PhD
University of Missouri St. Louis
School Liaison Representative
Hesam Varpaei, BSN, MS, RN
Michigan State University College of Nursing
School Liaison Representative
Nadeen Alshakhshir, BSN, MSN, PhD, RN-BSN
University of Minnesota
Program Planning Committee Representative
Sumiyyah Zimami, PhD
University of Michigan
Membership Committee Representative
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.
YOU BELONG HERE!
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
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.