President

I’m so excited to be serving you as your President on the 25-26 NCANS board of directors. I started my nursing journey at Wake Tech Community College (Go Eagles!) and am continuing my education at UNC. Go Tarheels!

I’ve always felt called to serve my community and I chose to pursue a career in nursing as a way to do so, after witnessing nurses in my community and across the United States drive positive change through clinical practice, leadership, and efforts to influence health policy during the 2020 pandemic. After getting my BSN, I hope to make an impact at the bedside and eventually continue my education to become a pediatric NP serving rural areas in the state.

During my term, I’m looking forward to contributing and learning from the great team we have on this year’s board. Together, I hope we can be a resource to uplift and empower our fellow NC nursing students.

President Elect

Hi! My name is Addisyn Poole and i’m so excited to serve as President Elect on the 2025-2026 NCANS board. I can’t wait to put my best foot forward and continue to represent NCANS values. 

During this 2 year term I plan to help promote local ANS chapters and increase engagement of nursing students across North Carolina. I hope to see an increase in attendance at our annual conference’ 

I’m currently pursuing an Associates Degree in Nursing at Catawba Valley Community College. I will graduate in May of 2026 and jump straight into my journey towards a Bachelor’s! I’m looking forward to networking and meeting fellow students across NC. 

Vice President

Hi!! I’m Alicia, I am currently a second semester nuring student at UNC Chapel Hill SON, and I am so excited to continute my journey with NCANS as Vice President! Being part of NCANS this past year as Publications Director has been one of the most meaningful parts of my nursing school journey, and I’m so excited to step into this leadership role to help support, uplift, and advocate for nursing students across our state.

As Vice President, I’m especially looking forward to planning our annual convention and working closely with student leaders to make sure NCANS is a space where everyone feels seen, supported, and inspired.

After graduation, I hope to start my career as a travel nurse before pursuing advanced practice in either pediatrics or midwifery.

I’m so grateful to be part of this community, and I can’t wait to see all that we accomplish together this year!

Secretary

Treasurer

Hi! My name is Brianna, and I am honored to have the privilege to serve as the NCANS Treasurer for 2025-2026. I’m excited to not only work with a great board of directors to further the mission of NCANS and nursing but to make a difference in the community and nursing profession. I am currently a second year student at Fayetteville Tech and graduate this December. At my school level I currently serve as the Treasurer of our ANS Chapter which is the largest ANS chapter in North Carolina alongside our new NCANS Legislative Director Erica who serves as our President.

Originally from Tulsa, OK, I enjoy spending time and traveling as much as I can with my husband Mychael who is a pilot for American Airlines. After graduation, I plan on working in either the ER or Labor and Delivery. I look forward to this coming year and am excited for the great ideas we have planned.

Breakthrough to Nursing Chair

I am honored to serve on the Board of Directors and excited for the opportunity to help promote diversity, inclusion, and bridge the gap in healthcare and beyond. As a Black woman entering the healthcare field, I am deeply committed to advocating for underrepresented communities and ensuring that all patients—regardless of race, background, or socioeconomic status—receive equitable, high-quality care.

I am currently a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) student at North Carolina A&T State University, Class of Spring 2026 (Go Aggies!), and my goal is to work in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). I also plan to further my education to become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I can continue advocating for children and families who often face disparities in healthcare access and treatment.

Through my leadership and passion for change, I strive to create spaces where all individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. I look forward to using my voice and my role to push for meaningful progress in both my community and the healthcare system.

Publications Director

Legislative Director

Director at Large

Director at Large

As one of the new Directors at Large and being a Freshman at UNC - Chapel Hill, I intend to add some new ideas and techniques to NCANS's already great foundations and efforts. Through enhanced communication and outreach to increase involvement across our group, we can take NCANS to new heights and have a great impact for all of our members and their home communities.

Presently, I intend on furthering my nursing education on a CRNA path. Based on my past volunteering and work experiences, I definitely see a future for myself on the pediatric side. In my free time, I enjoy athletics and fitness, hanging out with friends and family, and being on the social scene. I look forward to meeting a lot of NCANS members and road-mapping a path to make our organization have the greatest impact possible.

Director at Large

Director at Large

Hello, my name is Camden Kennedy, and I could not be more excited to serve on the 2025-2026 NCANS board as one of the Directors at Large! I hope to expand outreach and awareness of the NCANS mission by working with schools and nursing programs all across the state. My goal is to get more students involved in NCANS and the wonderful networking and connections NCANS offers! 

I am currently in the ADN Nursing program at Catawba Valley Community College, which I will graduate from in May 2026. I am also part of the Catawba Valley ANS chapter, where I plan to run for the board this spring. After I graduate, I will work towards a degree in anesthesia and become a CRNA!

In my free time, I love spending time with my friends, watching movies, playing video games, and playing guitar! I look forward to working with my fellow board members and nursing students to help improve the nursing school experience for North Carolina students!

Director at Large

Hello everyone! I am a current senior ADN student at Edgecombe Community College in Tarboro, NC and will be graduating in May 2025! Following graduation, I plan to gain experience as a labor and delivery and women’s services nurse and eventually pursue a master’s degree as a certified nurse midwife.

In my role, I hope to reach more prospective health professionals in my community and encourage them to become involved in their local student nurses associations to expand their knowledge of the opportunities nursing has to offer.

In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and puppy, crocheting, and developing my skill and love for doing hair.

State Consultant

My name is Lisa Davis Snow, and I am excited to serve my second term as NCNA Consultant to NCANS!

Currently I am full time faculty at Randolph Community College’s Associate Degree Nursing Program in Asheboro, NC. I also serve as the faculty advisor for RCC’s Student Nurses Association. I am a retired nurse manager from Atrium Health at CHS-Anson. In my over 40 years as a registered nurse, my practice focus has been in the areas of medical/surgical nursing, leadership, continuing education, training and development, and academics. I believe myself to be an example of a lifelong learner, with graduate degrees in Organizational Change and Leadership, Adult Education and of course Nursing. My DNP capstone project was on the impact faith community nurses have on post-acute care patient discharge instructions, patient education and associated patient satisfaction. I also served as a member of the North Carolina Nurses Association Board of Directors for two terms from 2015 – 2019. I am truly honored to serve as a mentor to NCANS members, to all future nurses, and be a liaison for faculty advisors.

My other interest includes quality time with my family and friends (which includes my boxer Bella), food and flower gardening, and all forms of art.

State Consultant

Dr. Lisa Foster is a professional registered nurse with over 38 years in nursing, with over twenty years’ experience in nursing education of various types.   She earned a Diploma in Nursing from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Winston Salem State University.  She attended Grand Canyon University and earned both a master’s in nursing with a focus on education and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from this institution.

Dr. Foster is nationally board certified as a Nursing Professional Development Specialist (NPD-BC) from the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD).   Her clinical background includes medical-surgical nursing, employee health with a focus on HIV counseling and testing, catastrophic case management, clinical research and cardiac-telemetry nursing.  In the last 21 years of her career, before joining JWU, Dr. Foster was responsible for the development and oversight of the nursing education department for an acute care facility in Charlotte NC.  She managed the clinical service line educators and the vascular access/chemo team as well as had responsibility for the orientation, ongoing competencies, and professional development of approximately 2500 registered nurses.

 Dr. Foster is active in both the Association of Nursing Professional Development (ANPD) but also the North Carolina Nurses Association.  Dr. Foster is the current Southwest region engagement coordinator for the NCNA.  She was also the 2024 NCNA Annual Convention Curriculum Chair and serves on the policy review committee. She is also a consultant to the North Carolina Association of Student Nurses Organization.  In addition, Dr. Foster serves on the Board of Directors for the Children’s Attention Home (Rock Hill, SC) and chairs the Philanthropy Committee within the board.  She serves on the advisory council for both South Piedmont AHEC and the South Piedmont AHEC Scholars Program.  She is the Co-Chair of the Selections Committee for the NC Great 100 Organization.  Her greatest professional achievements to date are being named a NC Great 100 Nurse in 2017 and receiving the 2024 NCNA Board of Directors “Mentorship in Nursing” Award.

Dr. Foster is married to Andy and mom to Sarah and Anna.  Her hobbies include crocheting, traveling, reading and time with friends and family