2025-2026 SoCal ARN Candidate Voting Results

Hello Chapter Members!

Thank you for taking the time to vote for our 2025–2026 Southern California ARN candidates these past weeks. We greatly appreciate your participation.

As we transition into the new election year, we want to thank our Immediate Past President, Izaah Panganiban, for her outstanding leadership and dedication during the 2024-2025 Board of Directors. "Thank you, Izaah!"

We would like to welcome Adnan Haidar as our SoCal ARN Chapter President for 2025-2026!             

Please find below the newly elected candidates. Congratulations and wishing you all the best in your new role!!!

·  President Elect: Fatima Villacruz, DNP, MBA, MS, RN, CRRN

·  Secretary: Paddy Higgins, MN, RN, CRRN-retired, CNS, PHN, FARN

·  Treasurer: Deepa Kannampuzha, MSN, RN, CRRN, NE-BC

·  Board Member-At-Large: Lynn Wetherwax, MSN Ed, RN, CRRN

·  Board Member-At-Large: Geraldine Gutierrez, BSN, RN, CRRN

SAVE THE DATE:  

June 28th – Transition meeting with the new Board of Directors and Interns – Rancho Los Amigos National Rehabilitation Center

TBD in August - Summer Social Brunch – More Info to come!

October 18th - Annual Education Conference & Business Meeting – MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center