Philippine Nurses Association - Emerald City

03/08/2026

With humility and deep respect for our profession, I ask for your support — not simply to fill a position, but to offer my leadership in service to Filipino nurses and the future of our profession.

We open doors for the next generation — the young Filipino nurses who will follow us, who will lead hospitals, shape the future of healthcare, and sit confidently at the boardroom table.

And that, for me, is the true meaning of leadership.

From the bedside to the boardroom.

Filipino nurses have always been known for excellence in patient care. My commitment is to ensure that we are not only strong at the bedside, but equally strong where healthcare decisions are made — in leadership, in policy, and in the boardroom.

I am honored to share that I am running for the Board of the Philippine Nurses Association of America for the 2026–2028 term.

Throughout my journey as a nurse, leader, and Regional Chief Nursing Officer, I have witnessed the incredible impact Filipino nurses have across our healthcare systems. Our voice matters — and it deserves to be heard in the conversations shaping the future of healthcare.

Together, we rise — from the bedside to the boardroom.

Small Wings. Big Flight.

12/25/2025

As many of us sit down today to celebrate Christmas with our loved ones, countless caregivers are doing something just as sacred—caring for patients who cannot go home.

To every nurse, physician, respiratory therapist, aide, environmental services professional, and support staff working today and throughout the holidays: thank you for keeping our hospitals open around the world.

Your dedication, compassion, and quiet sacrifice do not go unseen.
You are the heartbeat of our health systems and the hands that bring comfort when it is needed most.

Wishing peace, strength, and gratitude to you and your families this Christmas. 🎄

Merry Christmas to All!!! 🎄🎄🎄

12/06/2025

I want to share to our PNA Emrald City: The Power of Shared Governance.
🫶🏻Honored to Contribute to AONL’s November Edition 2025

Grateful to be featured in the November 2025 issue of the Voice of Nursing Leadership (Page 4), where I was invited to write about professional governance as a catalyst for cultural renewal.

This piece reflects a truth I’ve witnessed throughout my career:

Real transformation rarely begins in big moments.
It begins quietly—behind the scenes—
in the steady choices, the brave pivots,
and the courage leaders activate long before anyone notices.

In seasons of transition, nursing has always risen with resilience.
And when voices are elevated, when belonging is strengthened,
and when values guide the work, culture begins to shift in ways that matter.

The article highlights what becomes possible when:
• nurses are trusted as designers of solutions,
• clarity replaces confusion,
• transparency fuels accountability, and
• leaders choose courage over comfort, again and again.

And perhaps most importantly—
it is a reminder of why nursing has never been anything less than a true profession.
The critical thinking, judgment, leadership, and moral courage required in this work make that unmistakably clear.

Thank you to AONL for creating space to share these insights, and to every nurse who proves—every day—that the heartbeat of our profession is courage in action.

09/21/2025

Proud to represent PNA Emerald City.

At PNAA Camp Aruga, I had the privilege to speak and to listen.

Our conversations on courage, resilience, and normalized deviance reminded me that leadership is not defined by a microphone or a podium—it’s defined by how we show up for one another.

Leadership is both given and shared.
Sometimes, courage is speaking.
Other times, courage is listening.

This weekend reminded me of the power of both. And I carry that with gratitude.

07/24/2025

Calling our members to join us at Pista Sa Nayon this Sunday.

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Here is the Main Stage lineup for Pista sa Nayon 2025! Come show your support for our local artists and our headliner, Jeremy Passion! The festival is *FREE* for all ages. We hope to see you there!

07/23/2025

Welcome Ann Christine Vally to PNA Emerald City. We are excited to have you and look forward to collaborating with you. Thank you. 💕🙏💕

07/21/2025

Congratulations PNA Emerald City on your first year and awarded the Shining Star at the 46th PNAA Annual Convention in Detroit. Humbled to represent PNA EC at the national level. Look forward to our members to attend next year’s convention in Colorado Springs.

“unstoppable

02/13/2025

🎉 Upcoming Event: Inaugural Nursing Excellence Award & Induction of the Founding Officers Gala 🎉

📅 Date: May 24, 2025
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: The Hyatt at Lake Washington Southport

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the achievements of outstanding nurses and officially induct the founding officers of PNA Emerald City! Enjoy a night of recognition, networking, and celebration with fellow nursing professionals and community leaders.

Stay tuned for more details! ✨

02/13/2025

🌟 Welcome to the Philippine Nurses Association - Emerald City! 🌟

We are a dedicated community of Filipino nurses committed to professional excellence, leadership, and service. As part of the PNAA family, we strive to uplift and support nurses through education, advocacy, and meaningful connections.

Join us as we create a lasting impact in healthcare and beyond! Stay connected for updates on events, networking opportunities, and initiatives that celebrate and empower our fellow nurses.

💙 Empowering Nurses, Unstoppable Impact! 💙