Congratulations to the Philippine Nurses Association of New Mexico (PNANM) as a new chapter of PNAA! The officers were inducted on November 12, 2016 at Presbyterian Hospital Auditorium by Dr. Merlie Ramira, PNAA Regional Vice-President, Western Region, who represented PNAA President, Mr. Dino Doliente III.

The officers of the PNANM are:

• President – Blesila Hartom
• President-elect – Annalisa Gallegos
• Secretary – Florence Sabay
• Treasurer – Lynda Hontanosas
• Auditor – Jay Sanidad

A special gratitude to Blesila and Annalisa for all their hard work to make this chapter formation a reality. Thank you to Erlinda Ferrer, President-elect of PNA Hawaii for her support and attending the celebration.

Maria Theresa Tengco-Sagun, MSN, RN, CNML
Assistant Secretary
Philippines Nurses Association of America 2016-2018