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 THIS FORM to be added to the ESN distribution list. ESN wants to help you with your career journey!
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
Paula de la Pena
Chair
Abby Seydel
Chair-Elect
Caitlin Dressler
Secretary
Caeli Malloy
Treasurer / Finance Committee Representative
Constance Owen
MNRS Board of Directors Representative
Henry Duah
MNRS Foundation Board of Trustees Representative
Brianna Jackson
Engagement Committee Representative
Omobolanle Agboola
External Relations/Dissemination Committee Representative
Christina Castellano
Liaison Program Coordinator
Hesam Varpaei
Liaison Program Coordinator
Redson Machongo
Membership Committee Representative
Christina Castellano
School Liaison Representative
Nadeen Alshakhshir
Program Planning Committee Representative
Catherine Harris
WJNR Representative
Sheria Robinson-Lane
Board of Directors Liaison
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.