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Our Leadership

Region Presidents

Connecting regional nurses to NJSNA’s statewide mission

Our six Region Presidents serve as vital connectors between NJSNA and nurses across the state. They lead local initiatives, foster member engagement, and ensure that nurses in every region have a voice in advocacy, education, and professional development.
Region 1
North Jersey

Counties: Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Warren

President: Karen Kinsley, MSN, RN, OCN

2024-2025

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Region 2
Bergen & Hudson

Counties: Bergen, Hudson

President: Margaret Hopkins, BSN, RN, CCRN, C-ELBW, CPLC, HNB-BC

2025-2026

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Region 3
Essex & Union

Counties: Essex, Union

President: Alissa Walaszek, BSN, RN

2024-2025

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Region 4
Central Jersey

Counties: Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset, Bucks

President: Ginette Watkins-Keller, DNP, RN, OCN, NEA-BC

2024-2025

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Region 5
South Jersey

Counties: Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem

President: Marilyn Mapp, DNP, RN, NEA-BC

2025-2026

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Region 6
Coastal Region

Counties: Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean

President: Sheila Caldwell, BSN, RN, CSN, FNASN

2025-2026

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Your Regional President is here to support you! 

Connect, engage, and advocate for nursing in your community.