Meet Our Committee Members

2024-2026 Conference and Event Planning Committee*

Erica Lucas, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC, NNP-BC – Co-Chair
Beth Heuer, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC, PMHS, FAANP  – Co-Chair
Hetal Patel, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Mandi Cafasso, DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
Jecika C. White, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Nicole Showalter, BSD, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
*Ad Hoc Members: President, President-Elect, and Immediate Past-President

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

Philanthropy and Community Engagement Committee

Amy Provenzano, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC – Chair

Vacancies

Committees and Board Positions

Ohio Chapter Volunteer Form

Are you interested in serving on the board or a committee for the Ohio Chapter? Please let us know by completing the Ohio Chapter Volunteer Form.

  • Committee Member Vacancies:
    • Awards, Grants, and Scholarship Committee: Vacancies
    • Communications Committee: Vacancies
    • Conference and Event Planning Committee: Vacancies
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee: Vacancies
    • Health Policy Committee: Vacancies
    • Membership Committee: Vacancies
    • Philanthropy and Community Engagement Committee: Vacancies
    • Student Engagement Committee: Vacancies