Student Organizations

The African Student Nursing Association (ASNA) is a community dedicated to supporting African nursing students while fostering cultural exchange and promoting diversity within the nursing profession. ASNA was founded in response to the strong desire among students to celebrate African heritage and build unity among both African and non-African students and educate the campus community about the richness of African traditions, arts, history, and contemporary issues.

Our mission is to empower nursing students through inclusive leadership, learning, and cultural unity.

We strive to create an environment where members can grow academically, professionally, and socially while making a meaningful impact in healthcare and within our communities.

Rooted in Culture, United in Purpose

Officers:

• Kemi Famobiwo, President
• Djenabou Bah, Vice President
• Jemima Olufade, Treasurer
• Princess Atud, Event Coordinator
• Favour Ekeagwu, Social Media Coordinator

Faculty Advisor:

• Anthony Nwaiwu, DNP, CMSRN

Contact Us:

Contact the organization at nrsasna@umaryland.edu.

Asian Students Inspired to Advance in Nursing (ASIAN) is a student-led organization dedicated to uplifting Asian nursing students and all those who value cultural understanding, mentorship, and academic excellence. We strive to create a welcoming community where every member feels seen, supported, and inspired to thrive—personally, professionally, and collectively.

Through peer connection, leadership development, and shared purpose, we foster an environment that honors individual experiences and encourages collaborative growth. Our commitment is to nurture compassionate, forward-thinking nursing professionals prepared to care for diverse populations with respect and empathy.

Officers:

• Marielle Therese Amigos and Elijah Kinol, Co-Presidents
• Crescila Deleon and Alexa Mae Laurden, Co-Vice Presidents
• Rachel Hong and Sudha Sudhaker, Co-Treasurers
• Kelsey Cabanayan, Secretary
• Anisha Giri, Historian
• Victoria Chang and Yong Song, Public Relations
• Miriam Callejas and Diya Rawal, Community Outreach Chairs
• Anir Ahant, Jie Chen, and Rafael Quibuyen, Semester Liaisons

Faculty Advisor:

• Angelica Fernandez-Dizon, DNP, MD, MBA-HCM, NP-C

Contact Us:

Contact the organization at nrsasian@umaryland.edu.

The Black Student Nurses Association (BSNA) mission is to establish a safe space for African American/Black/African nursing students. The Association aims to provide support services to minority nursing students and help them overcome the challenges they may face in the nursing profession.

BSNA aims to educate students by holding events to bring awareness to student nurses across the diasporas' struggles in healthcare. This association provides community services to African American or minority communities, and presents mentorship and leadership opportunities to student nurses. BSNA is a non-segregated group that strives to bring a diverse representation and awareness to the student nurses at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore.

Officers:

• Nyasia Chavis and Tajah Kee, Co-Presidents
• Nyarra Jenkins, Vice President
• Bethania Yonas, Secretary
• Floannie Goode and Dominique McFate, Co-Treasurers
• Drew Pettis, Graphic Designer

Staff Advisor:  

• Chantelle Brown, MS

Connect with BSNA:

Check out our Instagram.

Contact Us:

Contact the organization at nrsbsnabaltimore@umaryland.edu.

The Black Student Nurses Association (BSNA) mission is to establish a safe space for African American/Black/African nursing students. The Association aims to provide support services to minority nursing students and help them overcome the challenges they may face in the nursing profession.

BSNA aims to educate students by holding events to bring awareness to Black nurses' struggles in healthcare. This association provides community services to Black or minority communities, and presents mentorship and leadership opportunities to student nurses. BSNA is a non-segregated group that strives to bring a diverse representation and awareness to the student nurses at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, Baltimore.

Officers:

• Kirstyn Collins and Fatou Dabo, Co-Presidents
• Arvena Deshield and Simone Moore, Co-Vice Presidents
• Oluwafikemi Olajuno and Paula Uwahemu, Co-Treasurers
• Jasmine Daniels and Jayla Jacobs, Co-Secretaries
• Lilianne Cassamajor and Kirstyn Collins, Community Liaisons
• Elizabeth Law and Ma'Isah Sesay-Dixon, Public Relations
• Miskiat Fadahusini, Historian

Faculty Advisor:

• Nicole E. Smith, PhD, RN, CNE, CHSE, CNE-cl

Connect with BSNA:

Check out our Instagram.

Learn about events, membership, and more on our website.

Disclosure: The website and social media channels are run by BSNA student leaders. UMSON/UMB does not review or endorse the content. All content is monitored and produced by BSNA for the use of its student members. 

Contact Us:

Contact the organization at nrsbsna@umaryland.edu.

The Doctoral Nursing Student Organization (DNSO) supports doctoral students by encouraging them to engage in professional and social endeavors that will enhance educational experiences and promote leadership and organizational skills.

Mission and Vision:

The mission of DNSO is to support and enhance the learning, knowledge, and professional development of fellow students who are committed to making a difference in health care.

The vision of the DNSO is to create a rich and vibrant community of doctoral students who lead in using evidence based practice and scholarship. The DNSO is a collaborative community that fosters the development of constituents through its values of questioning, creating, changing, learning, teaching, answering, educating, researching, and caring.

Officers:

• Abaneh Ebangwese and Douglas Gyamfi, Co-Presidents
• Sorah Levy, Vice President
• Nicholas Girard, Secretary
• Xiao Wang, Treasurer
• Hajah Conde and Christina Ng, Promotion & Engagement
• Elisha Oduro, GSA Primary
• Erika Ventura-Castellon, GSA Alternate
• Moses Akwobugi and Donald Amenah, Student Affairs Co-Reps
• Nikki Akparewa and Anne Hagan, SEI Committee Co-Reps
• Liz Cushing and Angela Horman, DNP Curriculum Committee Co-Reps
• Eunji Lee and Jiwon Park, PhD Curriculum Committee Co-Reps
• Hajah Conde and Sangeetha Mohamed, Universities at Shady Grove Co-Reps

Faculty Advisors:

• Sarah Holmes, PhD, MSW
• Taylor Melton, DNP, CRNP, AGNP-C, CNE

Resources for all UMSON Doctoral Students

• DNSO Bylaws
• UMSON Office of Academic and Career Success
• UMB Writing Center
• Doctors of Nursing Practice (national organization)
• Graduate School Forms (i.e., Admission to Candidacy, Nomination of Committee Members, etc.) 
• Sigma Pi Chapter Scholaraly Presentation/Travel Award

Contact Us

Contact the organization at nrsdnso@umaryland.edu.

The purpose of the GNA shall be to:

• Advocate for all master’s nursing students, encourage good fellowship among the students, create a sense of unity, and facilitate communication between faculty, staff, and UMSON master’s students.
• Instill an appreciation for the necessity of continual professional growth within the nursing master’s student body.
• Develop and maintain a functional government, which addresses diversity within and among the members of the student body.

Officers:

• Raymond Martinez, President
• Tochi Nwaba, Vice President
• Alexis Dougherty, Secretary
• Destinee Dunham, Treasurer
• Jeronn Danso, Social Events Chair
• Destinee Akindana, Mentorship Chair
• Olumayowa (Summer) Akinrodoye, Communication Chair
• Yetunde S. Ologundudu, Community Outreach Chair
• Wade Preston, Senator

Faculty Advisor:

• Tara Stoudt, MS, RNC-NIC

Contact:

Email the organization at nrsgna@umaryland.edu. 

Our mission is to encourage nursing students to incorporate their holistic care into community service. We hope to advocate for a positive change in the different communities affected by health disparities in and around Baltimore. As nursing students, it is our goal to ensure everyone’s right to better health; it is never too late to start.

Officers:

• Ruchi Bhalani and Shiya Shah, Co-Presidents
• Yana Skorobogatova, Treasurer
• Christina Bodziak, Secretary
• Havilah Mangalapati, Social Media Chair

Faculty Advisor:

• Tarleen Weston, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Contact:

Email the organization at nrshhh@umaryland.edu. 

The Latinx Association of Nurses at University of Maryland's (LANUM) mission is to empower nursing students, both Latinx and non-Latinx, to be strong advocates for Latinx/Hispanic patients in both clinical settings and the broader community. The association aims to foster the personal and professional growth of nursing students who identify as Latinx, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to deliver culturally competent healthcare. The association also aims to advance health equity within the Latinx community, working towards eliminating disparities and ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare.

Officers:

• Stephanie Luna and Hugo Ureta, Co-Presidents

• Keren Mir Almaguer and Zulema Torrico, Co-Vice Presidents
• Kelsey De La Cruz and Melissa Diaz, Co-Secretaries
• Simmonne McCants and Thi Tran, Co-Treasurers
• Armaleris Ortiz and Patricia Trujillano, Public Relations

• Miriam Callegas and Alanis Santillan, Event Coordinators

• Robin Canha, 4th Semester Liaison

   

Faculty Advisor:

Angelica Fernandez-Dizon, DNP, MD, MBA-HCM, NP-C

Contact:

Email the organization at nrslanum@umaryland.edu. 

The purpose of Nurses Christian Fellowship is to establish nursing students and professionals who embody the love of Christ through service to the UMSON community while growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people of every ethnicity and culture, and God's purposes in the world. We are open to Baltimore and Shady Grove students. We meet every other week by Zoom and do in person events on both campuses.

Officers:

• Sudha Sudhaker, President
• Alphael Wobil-Blanks, Treasurer
• Julie Owusu, Secretary
• Kezia Podiyan, Public Relations

Faculty Advisor:

• Laura Koo, PhD, CRNP, FNP-BC

Resources:

Nurses Christian Fellowship (Intervarsity)

Contact us:

Email the organization at nrsncf@umaryland.edu.

Our mission is to strengthen the engagement of the University of Maryland School of Nursing at the Universities at Shady Grove with the global health community by building collaborations, creating networks, and becoming a resource center for global health nursing opportunities. We support the School of Nursing's vision of creating a rich and vibrant working and learning environment, with a focus on expanding and sharing knowledge on global health issues. 

Officers:

• Ngwika Teshounkong and Alphael Wobil-Blankson, Co-Presidents
• Rena Geibel, Vice President
• Hadley Stocker, Secretary
• Rebecca Romano, Treasurer
• Maryam Kayed and Elizabeth Law, Public Relations
• Madalie Renteria, 2nd Semester Liaison

Faculty Advisor:

• Yvette Hammond, MSN, RN

Contact:

Email the organization at nrsnghusg@umaryland.edu. 

The purpose of the Nursing Student Government Association (NSGA) is to encourage fellowship among students, faculty, and staff by creating an atmosphere of collaboration and understanding at the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON). NSGA inspires professional growth by providing programs representative of fundamental and emerging trends in the field of nursing and promotes a dynamic and diverse student body dedicated to the highest quality of health care.

Purpose:

1. Advocate for all students, encourage good fellowship among students, and create a sense of unity and facilitate communication between faculty, staff, and students
2. Instill an appreciation for the necessity of continuous professional growth
3. Develop and maintain a functional government, which addresses diversity within and among the members of the student body

Membership:

All undergraduate students of the University of Maryland School of Nursing (UMSON) are members of the NSGA and have the right to vote in general elections. The monies received by UMSON from the Student Activities Fee are paid by each student at the time of registration for each semester. The University of Maryland allocates these funds to the NSGA according to established financial policies and procedures.

Officers:

• Shaina Krupp, President
• Vanessa Ho, Vice President
• Raquel Gerhardt, Treasurer
• Angie Aparandi, Secretary

Faculty Advisor:

• Anthony Nwaiwu, DNP, CMSRN

Connect with NSGA:

• NSGA Website
• Instagram
• Facebook
• Email

Disclosure: The website and social media channels are run by NSGA student leaders. UMSON/UMB does not review or endorse the content. All content is monitored and produced by the NSGA for the use of its student members.  

Additional Resources:

• NSGA Bylaws
• NSGA Application for Funding

Useful Links:

• American Nurses Association
• Maryland Association of Nursing Students
• Maryland Nurses Association
• National League of Nursing
• National Student Nurses Association

The UMSON Student Veteran Association empowers student veterans to excel academically and grow personally. We honor the legacy of military service, cultivate leadership, and build a supportive community that inspires achievement, fosters mentorship, and drives professional success. Together, we rise to meet challenges and give back through service, leadership, and dedication to excellence.

Officers:

• Neomi Paredes, President
• Dewayne Baker, Vice President
• James Wang, Secretary
• Kilonzo Beryl, Treasurer

Faculty Advisor:

• Regina Phillips, PhD, RN, CNE

Contact:

Email the organization at nrssva@umaryland.edu.

The University of Maryland Association of Nursing Students (UMANS) is the University of Maryland's chapter of the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) at the Universities of Shady Grove in Rockville, Maryland.

UMANS was recently awarded the Stellar Chapter Recognition from NSNA. Since 2009, the NSNA Stellar School Chapter Recognition Program recognizes NSNA school chapters that demonstrate ongoing involvement in NSNA, including a strong commitment to shared governance and professional development of their students and faculty. 

Officers: 

• Robin Canha and Jie Chen, Co-Presidents
• Jayna Patel and Hugo Ureta, Co-Vice Presidents
• Rebecca Armour and Diya Rawal, Co-Treasurers
• Stephanie Luna and Brianna Velez, Co-Secretaries
• Marielle Amigos and Dawa Dolkar, Public Relations
• Sydney Allentuck and Tanya Videa Fuentes, Community Outreach Chairs
• Eden Nur and Alphael Wobil-Blankson, BTN
• Elizabeth Law, SEI Rep (EDI)
• Aaliyah Atoigue and Kezia Podiyan, Fundraising
• Rebecca Howell, 2nd Semester Liaison
• Alexa Laurden, 3rd Semester Liaison

Faculty Advisors:

• Marisa Astiz-Martinez, MSN, RN, CNE, RYT-200

Connect with UMANS:

UMANS Website: Find out information about memberships, events, and current news.

Contact the organization at nrsumans@umaryland.edu. 

Disclosure: The website and social media channels are run by UMANS student leaders. UMSON/UMB does not review or endorse the content. All content is monitored and produced by UMANS for the use of its student members. 

Useful Links:

• American Nurses Association
• Maryland Association of Nursing Students
• Maryland Nurses Association
• National League of Nursing
• National Student Nurses Association (NSNA)
• NSNA Code of Ethics