2024-2025 OSHNA Board of Directors

President: Liz Schuster-Shoaf, MSN, BSN, RN 

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             Liz is described as the "cheerleader" of her school, SHAPE American Middle School (SAMS). She always offers a smile and kind words. Her belief is that the health office is a safe place for students to fall. Connection and engagement with students, staff and community are key! She holds a BSN and MSN in nursing with a focus on education and health promotion. She is completing her Ph.D. in Public Heatlh and Social Policy from the University of Strathclyde. 

Position description: 
The President is the Chief Executive of the OSHNA and as such, shall enforce all the provisions and purposes thereof. The President serves a 1- year term.

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Past President : Charlotte Geehreng MHA, BSN, RN​


As the President of OSHNA from 2021-2023 my focus has been to empower School Nurses as leaders in their schools and communities.  By partnering with the community and School leadership, School Nurses can have a substantial impact on the physical, mental, and emotional health of our students.  My goals are for OSHNA to communicate effectively with other School Nurses, School Leaders, and Community Leaders.  My passion is strengthening the mental and emotional health of my students and staff to build resilience and successful futures.   
                       
Position description: 
​The Past-President serves for a 1-year term in an advisory role to the organization

President-Elect: Cristina Hall, MHA, BSN, RN

Position description: 
The President-Elect performs the duties of the President in his/her absence.  The President-Elect serves a 1- year term followed by a 1-year term as President, followed by a 1-year term as Past-President.

Secretary :  Vacant

​Position description: 
The Secretary serves a 2-year term and records the minutes of all meetings of the General Membership and the Board of Directors.

Treasurer:  Sherry L. Milligan, MSN ED, RN

​Sherry Milligan has been in the DoDDs system working in both DDESS and DODEA as a school nurse for over ten years. She is currently the middle high school nurse at AF North IS. Sherry has worked in a variety of settings including cardi​ac stepdown, PACU, diabetes educator and public health.  Her academic accomplishments include a master’s in nursing with a focus on education.  She was previously the technical person for OSHNA, developing the website currently in use.

Position description: 
The Treasurer serves a 2-year term and must have SOFA status if required by the current banking establishment.  The Treasurer oversees and disburses the funds of the organization as approved by the Board and/or General Membership.   



Technology Chair: Anna Coss, MSN, BSN, RN


Anna has been a nurse for over 20 years in a variety of positions: cardiology in-patient and out-patient, in-patient case management and admissions, and now school nursing. She has been the School Nurse at Kaiserslautern Elementary School in Germany for 5 years. Anna has an Honors Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Biology, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Leadership.  Outside of work and family, Anna enjoys volunteering with USA Girl Scouts Overseas as a Committee Chair, Troop Leader, Overseas Volunteer Partner, and Camp Nurse. Anna is also an American Red Cross CPR, BLS, and First Aid instructor.



Position description: 
The Information Technology Officer is appointed to a 1-year term. He or she shall determine content and appearance of the OSHNA website with approval from the OSHNA President.

Professional Development : Anupama Gowda BSN, RN

Position description: 
The Professional Development Officer is appointed to a 1-year term and performs the following duties: Secures Continuing Nurse Education (CNE) for General Membership, coordinates with President-Elect and various colleges and universities to ensure that graduate credits are available to participants of educational offerings sponsored by OSHNA, and coordinates with professional nursing organizations to facilitate availability of CNE at annual conferences.

​Membership Chair:  Jami Matthews


Position description: 
The Membership Services Officer is appointed to a 1-year term and performs the following duties:
 1.  Active recruitment of new members and assist in maintaining current membership. 
 2.  Maintains and posts a monthly updated membership listing to Board of Directors and Area Liaisons.
 3.  Coordinates with the NASN Director to ensure that joint NASN/OSHNA membership applications are made available to all potential new members.
 4.  Sends out renewal notices to members 30 days before their expiration date.


Parliamentarian : Vacant

Position description: 
The Parliamentarian is appointed for a 1-year term and attends all Board meetings as a non-voting member and may cast a vote only when a secret ballot is taken. Assures that all meetings are conducted IAW Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised in Brief, as long as said procedures do not conflict with OSHNA Constitution and Bylaws.

NASN Director/NBCSN Liaison: Julie Hudson, MSN BSN RN NCSN
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Julie Hudson has worked in nursing for over 30 years in various settings. For the last 15 years, her focus has been on School Nursing, with her current position being the Instructional Systems Specialist (ISS) for School Nursing for the Department of Defense Education Activity in Europe. She has also been an active member of the National Association of School Nurses (NASN), taking on the role of NASN Board Director for the Overseas School Health Nurses Association (OSHNA). Julie regularly volunteers for the American Red Association to provide CPR and BLS instructor courses.

Position description: 
The NASN Director is appointed by the Board to a 4-year term.  Criterion for this position includes previously serving as a member of the Board.  The Director reports directly to the President