About NCAPHNA

What is NCAPHNA?

The N.C. Association of Public Health Nurse Administrators consists of RN’s in leadership or administrative roles responsible for public health and academia programs. There are workgroups aimed at supporting the association, local health departments, and public health nurses.

NCAPHNA Executive Board Members

PresidentJermaine Walker[email protected]
President-ElectPending Vote
Past PresidentChristy Barfield[email protected]
SecretaryJoy Smith[email protected]
TreasurerMona Cooper[email protected]

Governing Board Workgroup Chairs

WorkgroupChairChair Elect
Conference PlanningLaura Westermann (2024)- Mecklenburg Pending Vote
Nursing Practice and Workforce DevelopmentPending VotePending Vote
Emerging IssuesCarla Turner- New Hanover VACANT
Recognition, Communications and TechnologyMaegan Trull (2025) – UnionVACANT
OperationsLynn Harmon (2025)- GastonPending Vote
Finance Committee

Regions

Regional NCAPHNA Groups are official arms of the organization and are divided into seven geographic areas across North Carolina.

Regional Presidents

Click to view list of regional presidents and email address.
RegionPresidentEmail
FoothillsJill Gragg[email protected]
PiedmontLynn Harmon[email protected]
So. CentralKelly Parrish[email protected] 
No. CentralKamilah Pleasants and
Erin Sheldon
[email protected]
[email protected]
WesternJennifer Garrett[email protected] 
EasternSandra Ferebee[email protected]
CoastalCherie Browning[email protected]

NCAPHNA Brochure

Updated Brochure is under Development