Renew Your Membership/Become a Member of MAAPPN Today!
Behind every policy shift, legislative win, and professional advancement in advanced practice psychiatric nursing across Massachusetts, there’s MAAPPN—an all-volunteer, grassroots-powered organization made up of members like you. Our progress is quiet but powerful, driven by committed professionals who show up—often before sunrise—to shape the future of our field.
Why renew or join now? Because your support makes it all possible.
Take a look at just a few examples of how your membership dues directly fuel MAAPPN’s mission:
Powerful Advocacy
Rebecca Feldman and MAAPPN Chair Roseanne Dolan attend monthly Mental Health Coalition meetings to ensure YOUR voice is heard at the state level. Together, they’ve influenced the implementation of the 2022 Mental Health Ombudsman bill and fostered strong collaboration with MCNP—key to advancing shared goals.
Insight-Driven Action
Patty Shea authored the MAAPPN member survey, giving us crucial insight into your concerns so we can act on what matters most.
Legislative Expertise
Peggy Chapman, while launching her own consulting business, guided us through Full Independent Practice legislation and offered free, practical tools for navigating complex regulations like the No Surprises Act. Maria Grotz, brings keen insight, energy , follow through and great communication skills to our members at every opportunity.
Workforce Development
Grace Trivers led the creation of a White Paper on the critical need for preceptors—essential to ensuring a strong pipeline of future Psych APRNs. Grace and the “Practice, Policy and Research Committee” are now addressing the opportunities and challenges of AI in mental health care
Equity & Inclusion Leadership
Gabrielle Abelard represents MAAPPN on the Massachusetts Workforce Taskforce and co-sponsors educational events that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in mental health care. Also , as a successful practice owner and academic, she has been an endless resourse for reimbursement, documentation and and practice standards for our members
Legislative Strategy & Government Relations
When called for, MAAPPN invests in strategies that forward our causes. For example, Mary Ann Hart of Hart Government Relations, assisted us for many years in achieving our major policy victories and provided monitoring of the state and federal developments that impact our scope of practice.
Community & Peer Support
While earning her DNP, Maria Gianan founded a free, MAAPPN-supported Peer Supervision Group—a valuable resource for clinical growth and connection.
On-the-Ground Advocacy
Diane Clinton helped secure Full Independent Practice by cultivating key legislative relationships, including with former Sen. Cindy Friedman—an essential ally in our success.
Sustained Leadership
Kathleen Andolina stepped up as Interim Chair in 2021, keeping virtual meetings running, coordinating speakers, managing funds, and maintaining member communications and the website.