Board

Dr. Antwinett O. Lee's wealth of knowledge in nursing, human resources management, and inclusivity is remarkable. With over 30 years of experience as a registered nurse, Dr. Lee is a dedicated healthcare professional and educator committed to improving community health. She has made significant contributions to the healthcare sector, serving on multiple boards. She currently serves as Vice President for Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization; Chair of Nominating, Governance, and Compliance Committee for Pacific Medical; Board President for the Washington Center for Nursing and Education Representative for the Professional Nursing Health Care Council for Washington State Nurses Association. Her commitment to education and community service reflects her desire to uplift those around her. Most recently, she was appointed Interim Chief Nurse Administrator for the Lydia Green Nursing Program at Seattle Pacific University. 

"I believe in KCNA’s mission of promoting healthy communities through education, advocacy, and outreach. As a nurse leader, I desire to empower nurses and nursing students to elevate the profession of nursing through evidence-based practice, equity, inclusion, and compassion for one another.  ou’ve chosen a terrific way of integrating images and text into your website."

Hannah Jeong, DNP, RN, is an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Washington. She currently serves on the KCNA Board as Secretary and is also a Grant Reviewer for the KCNA Community Grants Task Force. 

"My nursing journey, spanning both undergraduate and graduate years, has been greatly enriched by the mentorship and support of KCNA and nursing communities. KCNA has empowered me with invaluable resources to navigate the professional nursing landscape and has inspired me to apply collaborative and leadership skills to my roles as a nurse educator and community volunteer. I aspire to further my professional development through continued engagement in KCNA as a Secretary and advocate for our nursing communities and the next generation of nurses."

Wendell Brunk, BSN, RN, has been active on the KCNA Board as a Member at Large for two years. He has also served on the Bylaws Committee and has assisted with several tabling events for KCNA in the nursing community. Wendell is currently an active clinic RN at Swedish Urology. 

"I am passionate about activism and social justice and have been a nurse presence at MLK Day March and No Kings March. I’ve also participated in WSNA’s Nurse Lobby Day. I love to represent KCNA at work to our team of nurses. I would love to continue to serve on the KCNA Board for 26-28."

Emily Gerardi, RN, BSN, currently works at the University of Washington Medical Center in their ICU where she also completed a fellowship. With a strong commitment to professional development and peer support, she developed a mentorship program for new ICU nurses in 2021-22. Before joining UW Med, Emily was a PCU Charge RN at Swedish Edmonds and has preceptor experience at Swedish Edmonds and Issaquah locations. She graduated from the nursing program at Seattle University.  

 "With 8 years of varied nursing experience, I bring a wide perspective and appreciation for the challenges and strengths of our profession. I am excited to be more involved and supportive of our local nursing community in King County. Serving on the board aligns with my commitment to professional growth, leadership, and advocacy, especially as I look to the future with aspirations of attending CRNA school. I believe this opportunity would allow me to both contribute meaningfully and continue developing as a nurse leader."

Leigh Kalaman, ARNP, DNP, a former KCNA scholarship recipient, completed her DNP at University of Washington in 2023 as a family nurse practitioner (undergraduate degree from Kent State University). From UW, she went on to complete a Primary Care Residency program at the Seattle Veterans Administration. Her experience spans from school nurse to long-term care as well as a critical care nursing focused on trauma and burns.  In addition, Leigh completed a fellowship as a SANE nurse. Currently, Leigh works as a PCP at a primary care clinic through Valley Medical Center in Renton. She currently serves on the KCNA Board and KCNA Scholarship Committee. 

"I would love the opportunity to continue to serve KCNA, grow our nursing community, and continue to advocate for all that nursing comprises. I hope to bring my varied nursing background and perspective to work alongside other remarkable nurses at KCNA."  

Frankie Manning, MSN, RN, has an extensive nursing career including roles in academia, the military and Veteran Affairs. She has served on numerous professional boards including KCNA, WSNA, Mary Mahoney Professional Nurses Organization and others. She was the first nurse to serve on the King County Board of Health and was appointed by the governor to serve on the Washington State Board of Health. She has consistently developed programs to enhance services to patients and communities. She has been a mentor to numerous students and colleagues alike, inspiring nurses in all settings. She consistently creates strategies for diversifying the nursing workforce. Frankie is a well-known visionary and leader in the nursing community. 

"I am interested in serving KCNA and the profession of nursing to foster the continued growth of the profession and to ensure we have a healthy population going forward. KCNA does great work with professional nurses and the community; it is a joy to serve."  

Erin Michonski, RN, BSN, earned her BSN degree from Seattle Pacific University and currently works at Seattle Children’s Hospital in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. She is an active participant in unit-based and house-wide professional governance. In addition, she has been a clinical instructor at Bellevue College. Erin has served on both the KCNA Board and Nominating Committee in years past.  

"Serving on the KCNA Board would provide an opportunity for me to contribute my time and energy toward meaningful decisions that support our nursing community. I care deeply about this community and am eager to collaborate within the many facets of the nursing profession to support KCNA's goals."

Heather Stephen-Selby, BSN, MSN, ARNP-BC, RN, has been a nurse for nearly 30 years including work as a family nurse practitioner, dean of nursing and administrator. Most recently, Heather served as the Director of Clinical Services at HealthPoint Community Health Center for seven years. At HealthPoint she was on the leadership team managing 17 clinics, urgent care and 400 staff. Her focus included employee health, professional development, infectious diseases, and infection control. She has been very active in nursing associations at the local, state, and national levels. Heather currently serves as Vice President of the WSNA board. She has previously served on the KCNA board in a variety of leadership roles. 

"Being active with KCNA is a wonderful opportunity to be engaged with our local community and serve the needs which reflect the mission of education, advocacy and community involvement. KCNA has become a lifeline for support, a rich collegial environment, and a repository for sharing best practices."

Carolyn Clark, RN, currently works as a staff nurse at the King County Correctional Facility where she is one of the WSNA Grievance Officers for her unit. She has been an active member and participant of KCNA for over 15 years and currently serves on the board. Outside of nursing and advocacy, Carolyn has many interests including traveling with her husband Brad, reading, meditating, listening to music and anything animal-related, especially spending time with her dog Nari.  

"I am grateful for the relationships I have developed through KCNA by serving on committees, volunteering, partaking in continuing education, and being on the board. I appreciate being part of an organization that is supportive of individual as well as the collective nursing voices in King County. I would be honored to serve on the Nominating Committee this upcoming year."

Lydia David, RN, BSN, currently works at Seattle Children’s Hospital in the PICU. At Children’s, Lydia is a member of “Healthy Work Environment” and is an active mentor and preceptor. In addition, she is the House-Wide Chair of HEAL. She graduated with an ADN degree from Lake Washington Technical Institute and received her BSN from the University of Washington.  

I am eager to serve on the Nominating Committee for KCNA to contribute my clinical experience as a PICU nurse, collaborative leadership skills, and commitment to nursing advocacy. KCNA plays a vital role in advancing the nursing profession, and I am passionate about supporting inclusive representation, professional growth, and strong leadership across diverse practice settings. Serving in this role would allow me to give back to the organization while helping shape the future of nursing in our community.  

Rayna Holler, RN, BSN, currently works at Seattle Children’s Hospital in the PICU where she serves as the Professional Governance Chair and is an active preceptor. Rayna co-created and has led the PICU preceptor course at Seattle Children's. She volunteers as a Camp RN every summer, helping empower future student leaders. She graduated from Pacific Lutheran University and holds a Palliative Care Certification from the University of Washington.  

Her Vocation: Servant leadership can be best defined as recognizing a need and meeting it — finding ways to be present and provide service in the hope of achieving better outcomes and enhancing the experiences of others. This is my hope for my nursing career & I believe it is best accomplished in community which is why I am hopeful to serve on the nominating committee to uplift other servant leaders.