Meet Our Committee Members

2026-2028 Conference and Events Planning Committee*

Hetal Patel, MS, APRN, CPNP-PC – Co-Chair
Therese Hughes, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC – Co-Chair
Amy Provenzano, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Kristina Banks, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
Mandi Cafasso, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
Raquel Dauch, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
Shelby Layman, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Ann Resetar, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Nicole Showalter, BSD, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Alysse Waid, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
 
*Standing Committee Members: President, President-Elect, Immediate Past President, Secretary, and Treasurer

Ohio Social Subcommittee

Kristina Banks, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
Raquel Dauch, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
Therese Hughes, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
Jennifer Stefanich, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Nicole Showalter, BSD, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC (Students)

Promoting Unity and Leading toward Strategic Excellence (PULSE) Committee

Formerly the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, the PULSE Committee reflects an expanded commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and empowering culture within our Chapter. Aligned with national NAPNAP’s vision, the Ohio Chapter’s PULSE Committee supports inclusive member engagement, professional growth, and equitable practices, while advising Chapter leadership and curating resources that promote connection, unity, and excellence in pediatric advanced practice nursing.

Raquel Dauch, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC – Chair

Health Policy Committee

Amy Provenzano, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC – Chair
Mandi Cafasso, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
Megan Piotrowski, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC, CHES

Philanthropy and Community Engagement Committee

Vacant

Student Engagement Committee

Vacant

Nominating Committee

Shannon K. White, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Nicole Showalter, BSD, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Raquel Dauch, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC

Board and Committee Vacancies

The Ohio Chapter is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our Board and Committees! If you’re interested in contributing your time and expertise to help advance our mission, please complete the Ohio Chapter Volunteer Form.

Ohio Chapter Volunteer Form

Board Vacancies

Please Contact Us if you are interested in serving on our board.

  • Chair – Philanthropy and Community Engagement Committee
  • Chair – Student Engagement Committee

Committee Vacancies

Serving on the Board or a Committee is a great way to get involved, network with colleagues, and make a meaningful impact within the Ohio Chapter and across the state. We’re seeking volunteers to serve on the following committees:

  • Awards, Grants, and Scholarship Committee
  • Communications Committee
  • Conference and Events Planning Committee
  • Health Policy Committee
  • Membership Committee
  • Nominating Committee
  • Ohio Social Subcommittee
  • Philanthropy and Community Engagement Committee
  • Promoting Unity and Leading toward Strategic Excellence (PULSE)
  • Student Ambassador
  • Student Engagement Committee