HANS TABERNA
Greetings!
My journey with this organization began seven years ago. After many invitations and encouragement from friends and colleagues who were actively involved, I finally agreed to become a member.
I started in a fill-in position on the board. It was then that I realized I truly belonged to a group of energetic nurses who share common values and are equally motivated to serve. We are guided by our mission and work hand in hand toward a common goal. I admire the passion of my colleagues. They generously give their time and effort, driven by their desire to give back to fellow nurses and to the community. PNAAZ has truly become family.
Stepping up to become the new leader was not part of my original plan. I doubted myself and questioned whether I could take on this responsibility. However, my immediate past presidents believed in me. They told me they saw potential and leadership qualities in me. With their encouragement, inspiring words, and sincere support, I found the courage to say yes.
I am truly blessed to work with an Executive Board and officers who are successful in their own ways—people with sharp minds, positive attitudes, and a strong willingness to work together to help PNAAZ reach greater heights.
As your new President, I would like to share my mantra: the 3 EXs. I wanted it to be catchy—something that would catch your attention and reflect our vision for PNAAZ.
First is EXIST. As the first nursing organization in the Valley, PNAAZ is respected and recognized not only by the Filipino community but also by our partner organizations. We will continue to strengthen our presence, reach out to more nurses, and grow our membership.
Second is EXECUTE. We will stay active and involved. We will collaborate, serve, and do what we do best: volunteer, reach out to communities, share our knowledge and skills, and guide others toward better health and wellness.
Third is EXCEL. Success means seeing positive results from our hard work. It means building strong partnerships, creating meaningful connections, supporting happy and fulfilled leaders and members, and being recognized for the time and effort we give to our organization and community.
To my fellow nurses, family, and friends, thank you for always supporting PNAAZ. We could not do this without you. Let us continue to work together and stay true to our mission of service.
And lastly, let us all give a little EXTRA love to PNAAZ as we continue this journey together!
