Congratulations to the newly elected Local Unit Officers! We are pleased to announce the results of the recent officer elections for the Seattle Children’s Bargaining Unit.

Co-Chairs

• Sam Forte, RN, Co-Chair (OR)
• Kara Yates, RN, Co-Chair (Medical FA3)

Secretary

• Lindsey Kirsch, RN, Secretary (Urgent Care)

Treasurer

• Annika Hoogestraat, RN, Treasurer (Critical Care Float Pool/ACE Nurse)

Grievance Officers

• Lauren Lustyk, RN, Grievance Officer (Surgical)
• Andrew Joshua ‘AJ’ Nagal, RN, Grievance Officer (Critical Care Float Pool)
• Katie Podobnik, RN, Grievance Officer (Plastic Surgery – Ambulatory)

Membership Officers

• Sara Buck, RN,Membership Officer (GI – Ambulatory)
• Emma Gordon, RN, Membership Officer (Orthopedics – Ambulatory)
• Therese Hill, RN, Membership Officer (Critical Care Float Pool)

Social Media Officers

• Anne Marie Fountain, RN, Social Media Officer (Orthopedics Clinic)
• Kelsey Gellner, RN, Social Media Officer (Urgent Care)

These dedicated union leaders serve in these roles voluntarily. They are committed to advocating for important issues such as safe staffing, patient/nurse safety, contract compliance, professional respect and much more. Thank you for your participation in this election. Strong union leadership starts with each of you.

Upcoming Virtual Monthly Meetings

In July, we will begin having virtual monthly meetings. Your WSNA Nurse Rep and/or Officers will host this meeting. The purpose of the meetings will be to:

• Discuss issues/concerns
• Get important updates
• Connect with members
• Build collective power

YOU ARE WSNA! 

WSNA Nurse Rep Linda Burbank at lburbank@wsna.org