Voting is now open for the 2027 Virginia Emergency Nurses Association (VENA) Board of Directors Election and will remain open from September 25 through October 10. We encourage all eligible members to participate and help select the leaders who will guide our organization into the future.
This year's slate of candidates represents an exceptional group of emergency nurses from across the Commonwealth, bringing diverse experiences in clinical practice, education, leadership, advocacy, trauma care, rural emergency care, pediatric emergency nursing, and professional development.
Executive Board Candidates
President-Elect
- Teresa Kristek, DNP, MSN, RN, FNE, TCRN
Treasurer-Elect
- Kristal M. Sullivan, MSN, RN, CPEN, TCRN
Secretary
- Lynn Cunningham, MSN, RN, CEN, TCRN
Board of Directors Candidates
Vote for Two (2) Non-Officer Board Members
- Michelle Thorp, BSN, RN, CEN
- Tiffany Chatham, BSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCN
- Alex Kasmere, MSN, RN, CPEN, TCN, EMTP
- Cheryl Blichzar, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, CLNC
- Mark Boswell, MSN, FNP-BC, CEN, CFPN, CTRN, TCRN
- Kristi Adams, MSN-FNP, RN, CEN, CPEN, TCRN
- Johnetta "Denise" Phillip, MSN, RN
Special Interest Group (SIG) Candidates
Central Virginia SIG Chair-Elect
Rural Emergency Care of Virginia SIG Chair-Elect
- Cheryl Blicharz, BSN, RN, CEN, TCRN, CLNC
The 2027 election slate reflects the strength, dedication, and diversity of emergency nurses across Virginia. Each candidate shares a commitment to advancing emergency nursing practice, education, advocacy, and member engagement.
Cast Your Vote
🗓️ Voting Period: September 25 - October 10, 2026
🔗 Voting Link: https://form.jotform.com/262656657717067
Your vote matters. By participating in this election, you help ensure strong leadership and continued success for Virginia ENA and the emergency nurses we serve throughout the Commonwealth.
Thank you for your membership, your engagement, and your commitment to emergency nursing excellence.