Mission Statement FSARN:
The Association of Rehabilitation Nurses (ARN) promotes and advances professional rehabilitation, nursing practice through education, advocacy, collaboration, and research to enhance the quality of life for those affected by disability and chronic illness. FSARN, as a chapter, supports the same mission and values upheld by ARN For more information regarding FSARN or to contact any board or committee member, use the contact form on this website.
2023-2025 Board Members
President: Ann Wilson
President-Elect: Tracy Simpson
Recording Secretary: Anabel Velazquez
Treasurer: Margaret “Peggy” Rosier
Corresponding Secretary: Ellen Ortu
Nominations Chair: Yvette Salas
Past President: Kathleen Sobczak
Committee Chairs
CE Chair: Kathy Sobczak
Conference Liaison: Tracy Simpson
Historian: vacant
Membership: Cynthia Hernandez
National Health care Policy: Yvette Salas
Communique: open
Website Manager: Ina Fletcher
Leadership Chair: Sue Brown
FSARN is divided into geographic areas to promote networking and meetings. There are several inactive districts and would like to generate interest in these areas. If you are in an inactive district and would like to start some informal meetings and networking please contact us and we will assist you.
DISTRICT AREA MAP: File below
Broward: Directors: Sue Brown, Barbara Martelli, Clare Pereira, Margaret "Peggy" Rosier, Sue Sharman Treasurer: Ina Fletcher Past President: Donna Hancock Membership: Ina Fletcher Scholarship: Barbara Martelli
Meeting Place/Time: FSARN virtual meetings
Website: http://www.browardarn.org/
Central Florida: President: President-Elect: Debbie Coleman Secretary/Treasurer: Marty Bassett Past President: Kevin Glennon Membership: Grace Peery Scholarships: Italia-Lee Bright CE Chair: Linda Hennig
Northeast: President: Tracy Simpson President-Elect: Holy Medearis Secretary: Elena Pasicolan Treasurer: Connie Bell
Meeting Place/Time: Fourth Monday of each month.
Brooks Rehab Hospital, 3599 University Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32216
Westcoast: President: Cindy Hernandez Secretary: Judy Essick Treasurer: Cynthia Bifulco
Contact Person: Judy Essick (judy.essick@ahss.org)
DADE Contact: Patricia Rodriguez 305-259-6494
Palm Coast: Contact: Grace Yousif at garsalb@yahoo.com