Appointed Consultants
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to the Board of Directors

​Cheryl Taylor, PhD, RN, FAAN
National League for Nursing Appointed Consultant
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Upon receiving her BSN from Dillard University in New Orleans, Dr. Taylor was recruited by the University of Washington, Seattle Masters in Nursing Program.  She earned a PhD in Nursing from Texas Woman's University in Denton, Texas, where she also guided student development as a Residence Hall Director.  Taylor concentrated her doctoral research on the interplay of homelessness and chronic mental illness.  Later, as a health policy intern, her research findings were cited in the U.S. Congressional Record.  Taylor was also the principal investigator on seven-year community based participatory research program to reduce cardiovascular health disparities

​A self-described lifelong learner, Taylor spent the past three decade mentoring nursing students, health organizations and partnerships.  Sher serves on the faculty of the Southern University of Baton Rouge School of Nursing, and is the Director of the Office of Nursing Research.  Taylor also reviews articles for health journals and enjoys writing poetry.

​In her role as teacher, mentor, researcher, leader and lifelong learner, working closely with students has been a constant and joyful core component of her life.  "I am excited about working with NSNA," she says.  "I believe that student nurses are precious jewels in the crown of healthcare professionals."  Dr. Taylor hopes to inspire student nurses to dream big and strive for excellence.

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Dr. Foley is currently a clinical professor at the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing. She is also the director of the Center for Nursing Research and Innovation.
 
Dr. Foley earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. She went on to earn a Master of Science in Nursing Administration & Occupational Health and Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Policy & Occupational Health from the University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA.
 
“I am honored to be appointed by the ANA Board of Directors to complete the term as ANA Consultant to the NSNA,” Dr. Foley said. “I started my professional nursing career with my involvement with the Massachusetts Student Nurses Association, and ultimately, as president of NSNA. As I continue on my professional journey, I am grateful for the opportunity to reconnect with the next generation of our profession.”
Mary Foley, PhD, RN, FAAN
American Nurses Association Appointed Consultant
Dr. Cheryl Schmidt, American Nurses Association Appointed Consultant, 2008-2012 discusses the role of the consultant and how they can guide boards in making important decisions as they relate to the organization.

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