Committees

LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE

The Legislative Committee works with the MAAPPN board and members to form and implement legislation action in order to promote, protect and expand the role of Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses in Massachusetts while ensuring access to behavioral health care for the patients we serve.

Chair – Margaret (Peggy) Chapman

MEMBERS:

  • Mary Coakley
  • Rebecca Feldman
  • Deb Romano

DIVERSITY, EQUALITY AND INCLUSION COMITTEE 

 

Chair – Gabrielle Abelard

MEMBERS

  • Rebecca Feldman
  • Bette Kisner
  • Marianne Cannon
  • Gretchen Berkowitz
  • Mary Gorman
  • Maria Gianon

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE COMMITTEE

The Professional Practice Committee addresses current and proposed matters related to advanced psychiatric nursing practice. These matters are brought to the committee by MAAPPN members and the Board.

Chair: Grace Trivers

  • Ann Cousins
  • Rebecca Feldman

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE

The Membership Committee is responsible for member recruitment and retention as well asrun periodic surveys to assess member needs

Chair: Diane Clinton

MEMBERS

  • Bea Forrest
  • Louisa Dichard
  • Patty Wheeler Shea
  • Rebecca Feldman
  • Sandy Feehan

AD HOC COMMITTEES (in development)

 

Committees can evolve depending on the needs of MAAPPN Membership. Two under consideration in 2023 include “Preceptor/Student Support” and “Peer Supervision” . Next steps involve the designation of a Chair and member recruitment.  Please contact Kathleen Andolina to join in!