PHILIPPINE NURSES ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA, INC. Founded 2001

2026 – 2028 PNAAZ Executive Board

  • Hans Taberna

    PresidentHans Taberna, BSN, RN

  • Rizza Ditchella

    Immediate Past PresidentRizza Ditchella, BSN, RN, CMSRN

  • Maricris Tallant

    President-Elect (2028-2030)Maricris Tallant, MSN, RN, CCRN

  • Sonia Sekito

    Vice-President Elect (2028-2030)Sonia Sekito, MSN, RN

  • Grace Miller

    Recording SecretaryGrace Miller, BSN, RN, CRRN

  • Claire Garganera

    Corresponding SecretaryClaire Garganera, MSN, RN, CAVRN

  • Ma. Cheryl Sutcliffe

    TreasurerMa. Cheryl Sutcliffe, MSN, RN

  • Embee Joy Ortega

    AuditorEmbee Joy Ortega, BSN, RN

  • Eileen Brown

    Board MembersEileen Brown, MSN, RN

  • Fleur Magbanua

    Board MembersFleur Magbanua, MSN, RN

  • Annie Manuel

    Board MembersAnnie Manuel, MSN, RN

  • Emily Braganza

    Board MembersEmily Braganza, MSN, BA, RN

  • Manny Moneda

    Board MembersManny Moneda, MBA, RN

  • Marinel Penera

    Board MembersMarinel Penera, BSN, RN

  • Soledad Zaldivar

    Board MembersSoledad Zaldivar, BSN, RN

2024 – 2026 PNAAZ Executive Board

  • Rizza Ditchella

    PresidentRizza Ditchella, BSN, RN, CMSRN

  • Hansel B. Taberna

    President ElectHansel B. Taberna, BSN, RN

  • Annie Manuel

    Vice President Annie Manuel, MSN, RN

  • Maricel Bobadilla

    Corresponding Secretary Maricel Bobadilla, MSN, RN

  • Emily Braganza

    Recording Secretary Emily Braganza MSN, BA, RN

  • Maricris Talliant

    Treasurer Maricris Talliant, MSN, RN, CCRN

  • Yolanda Jarme

    Assistant TreasurerYolanda Jarme, BSN, RN, CCRN

  • Jennifer Somera

    Auditor Jennifer Somera, BSN, RN

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    Board Member Ana Lisa Lagmanm, BSN, RN

  • Sonia Sekito

    Board Member Sonia Sekito, MSN, RN

  • Danicel Umali

    Board Member Danicel Umali, BSN, RN

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    Board Member Isidora Vidallon, BSN, RN, CMSRN

  • Darlene Ynzon

    Board Member Darlene Ynzon BSN, RN

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    Board Member Katherine Youngs MSN, RN

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    Board Member Soledad Zaldivar, BSN, RN

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    Board Member Nerissa Zafe, FNP-C