Members
Join the Yuma County Nurses Foundation
Becoming a member of the Yuma County Nurses Foundation (YCNF) is an opportunity to support the nursing profession in our community. For just $10 per year, you can make a meaningful impact while growing both personally and professionally.
Board Members
Jason R. Bradley MSEd, RN, CCRN, LPC
President & 2025 YCNF Gala Co-Chair
Beth Rossell MSN-Ed, RN
Vice President & 2025 YCNF Gala Fundraising Chair
Miriam Espinoza DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC
Secretary/2025 YCNF Gala Chair
Kristie Wright MSN-Ed, ACUE, RNC-MNN
Treasurer & 2025 YCNF Gala Nominations & Awards Chair
Amanda Tapia BSN, RN, CCRN
Director at Large & Decorations, Entertainment & Photography Chair
Krista Mantica MS, RN
Director at Large & 2025 YCNF Gala Decorations, Entertainment & Photography Co-Chair
Jamie Skinner BSN, RN
Director at Large & 2025 Marketing, Printing & Public Relations Chair
Suezanne Martin MSN, RN, AGACNP-BC
Director at Large & 2025 YCNF Marketing, Printing and Public Relations Co-Chair
Membership Benefits
1. Celebrate & Recognize Nurses
- Help plan and organize the annual Yuma County Nurses Foundation’s Gala during National
Nurses month in May—an event dedicated to honoring the hard work and dedication of nurses in our community.
2. Professional Growth & Networking
- Connect with fellow nurses and healthcare professionals.
- Gain insight into nonprofit organizations and learn about fundraising, sponsorships, event planning, and grant writing.
- Join one of our sub-committees with active participation November through May.
- Enhance your leadership skills by participating in shared governance and decision-making processes.
3. Community Impact
- Help fundraise for the gala and assist with sending nurses to the event as well as providing professional development scholarship and nurse recognition awards.
- Be a role model for professionalism, integrity, teamwork, and collaboration in the nursing community.
Membership Qualifications
To be eligible for membership in the Yuma County Nurses Foundation (YCNF), individuals must meet the following criteria:
1. Be a Registered Nurse– Any non-encumbered, active, or retired Registered Nurse who demonstrates an active interest in the mission and purpose of YCNF may be eligible for membership.
2. Maintain Voting & Board Membership- Only active, Registered Nurses shall have voting privileges and be eligible to serve as board members.
3. Commit to The Mission & Bylaws– Membership is open to individuals who support the mission, purpose, policies, and bylaws of YCNF.
4. Meet Annual Requirements– Each nurse member must complete a volunteer application and submit annual dues to maintain active membership.
5. Join as a student nurse– Pre-licensure nursing students may join as non-voting members and are exempt from dues.
Join us in making a difference for nurses and healthcare in Yuma County. Get involved, give back, and grow with us! For more information or to become a member click below.
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Membership Application
Once approved, there is a membership fee of $10 per year.