We are so excited to introduce you to our new USNA Board for the year of 2023-2024! Each and every member brings a unique and essential mindset to our team. The board works tirelessly year round to plan and produce a statewide convention for all student nurses to attend and ensure the well-being of the association.

EMILY YOUNG
PRESIDENT

​PRESIDENT@UTAHSTUDENTNURSE.ORG​

Hi friends! I’m Emily Young! I am currently in the Utah Tech University nursing program and have loved every stressful second of it! I am originally from Holladay, Utah, and then I moved to Logan, Utah for two years to attend Utah State University. I will complete my BSN in December 2023 and will then hopefully pursue NP school soon after! I am extremely excited to be on the board again this year, my goal is to assist in putting together a convention that will help students from all over the state find, and have, an opportunity for exposure to different specialties within nursing and to foster relationships with potential mentors and friends.

Larene Orgill​
VICE PRESIDENT

​VICEPRESIDENT@UTAHSTUDENTNURSE.ORG

Hey everyone! My name is Larene and I’m a BSN student at the University of Utah graduating in December 2023. I am also an avid skateboarder, traveler and welder. After graduation I’m looking forward to a career in pediatric critical care and eventually flight nursing. I am absolutley ecstatic to be the Vice President of USNA to help further my leadership skills and represent our beautiful state.

Maddie Faust
​SECRETARY

​SECRETARY@UTAHSTUDENTNURSE.ORG

Hi-ya! My name is Maddison Faust and I’m currently attending the University of Utah’s nursing program, which can I just say is phenomenal! I will graduate with my Bachelors degree in December of 2023 and plan on exploring the critical care world to further advance my skill set. Eventually, I will become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist and be able to fine tune my practice. I am beyond ecstatic and full of gratitude as I dive deeper and deeper into this profession. I hope to provide quality care, comfort, and companionship to those I cross paths with and I hope to further benefit them in any way that I can.

VALERIE ROSS
​TREASURER

TREASURER@UTAHSTUDENTNURSE.ORG

NELSON MANDELLA​
CONVENTION DIRECTOR/VICE PRESIDENT 2

VICEPRESIDENT2@UTAHSTUDENTNURSE.ORG

MACIE OSTMANN
​COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

​COMMUNICATIONSDIRECTOR@UTAHSTUDENTNURSE.ORG

I am Valerie. I’m a senior and Level 3 nursing student at Southern Utah University. I am Treasurer for the SUU Student Nursing Association and really enjoy the opportunity to work with the leadership at SUU. I am excited to work with the Utah Student Nursing Association as Treasurer as well. It is a great opportunity for me to expand on my leadership skills and collaborate with amazing nursing students across the state. I have lived in St. George, Utah for three years and I love to travel and explore the area. I enjoy the mountains, the great hiking, and mountain biking in Utah.

Howdy ya’ll! My name is Nelson and I’m in the nursing program over at the University of Utah. My end goal is working as a flight nurse and I am so stoked to be making my way ever so closer to it. In terms of what I love doing, I am a taco connoisseur, a classic rock snob, and an amateur banjo player (emphasis on the amateur). I’m excited to work with my board this year and make this a great USNA year!

Howdy! My name's Macie and I'm from the great town of Kamas, Ut. My favorite pass time is reading and my favorite color is red. I am currently attending Southern Utah University (GO T-BIRDS!) and will graduate with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing in December of 2024. I plan to follow up this degree with a Master's in Midwifery. It's my dream to deliver babies and help mama's through the beautiful journey of bringing life into this world.

CASSIDY CHAMBERLAIN
​BREAKTHROUGH TO NURSING

BTNDIRECTOR@UTAHSTUDENTNURSE.ORG

MARIN MCOMBER
​​REGION 1 DIRECTOR 

REGION1DIRECTOR@UTAHSTUDENTNURSE.ORG

ANGIE GAMARR​
REGION 2 DIRECTOR

REGION1DIRECTOR@UTAHSTUDENTNURSE.ORG

Hi everyone! My name is Cassidy Chamberlain and I am from Cedar City, Utah. I love reading, volenteering, and playing the violin. I am a BSN student at Southern Utah University and will graduate Fall of 2024. I plan on becoming a research nurse to improve treatment pathways and patient outcomes. I'm so excited to work on the board and represent the state! 

Hi everyone! My name is Marin McOmber, and I'm originally from Gilbert, Arizona. I'm currently in my senior year at Brigham Young University, and I would love to become either a pediatric emergency room nurse or a neonatal nurse when I graduate! I love swimming, hiking, playing badminton, and playing the piano. I also love to bake, especially if there's chocolate in it ;) Other than graduating in December, my biggest goals right now are to do a triathlon and travel to Europe.

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TBD 
REGION 3 DIRECTOR 

REGION3DIRECTOR@UTAHSTUDENTNURSE.ORG

TBD ​​
REgion 4 DIRECTOR ​

REGION4DIRECTOR@GMAIL.COM

Become a board member
Are you interested in running for a position on the Board of Directors for the Utah Student Nurse Association? 
Voting will take place at the annual state convention. 
​A handoff and training will follow for all newly elected officers; personalized ongoing training will be provided as needed.

APPLY HERE

Our advisors

ALLISON SWENSON

Faculty Advisor
facultyadviser2@utahsutdentnurse.org
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Julie chew

Faculty Advisor
facultyadviser3@utahstudentnurse.org

Julie has been a part of Utah Tech University for eight years. Her nursing career spans more than 40 years and across the lifespan from labor and delivery to NICU to Alzheimers care. Julie is excited to be part of the UTSNA board and support nurses across the state. Julie completed her associate degree at Weber State, bachelors at the University of the State of New York, masters at St Joseph’s College of Maine and her PhD at Northcentral University. She is a mom of mine and grandmother of ten. In her spare time she enjoys playing the piano, singing and crocheting.

KASEY GRUBB

Faculty Advisor
facultyadviser1@utahstudentnurse.org
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Hello! My name is Kasey Grubb, and I am excited to be on the USNA Board! I love working with students watching them positively impact the nursing profession and healthcare system. I have been a nurse since 2013, and I am proud to be a Weber State Nursing Faculty member. Nursing truly embodies my personality, and I love the opportunities it has provided me. I have had the privilege of working as a nurse on the following units in acute care facilities: Surgical/Medical, orthopedics, BMT unit, GI Lab, PACU, Informatics Nursing, Postpartum, and currently work in Cath Lab Recovery. I currently sit on the Sigma Theta Tau International Nu Nu Chapter and enjoy collaborating with other nurses to benefit the local community through nursing service.