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NWONL 2026 Board Election: The results are in!

Washington
Northwest Organization of Nurse Leaders

Fellow members, the results are in, audited and approved by executive committee.  Please welcome your new 2026 Board Leaders:

  • President-elect -  Jennifer Gentry Kostella MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CNO Central Division, Providence
  • Secretary Treasurer elect - Allea Thomas-Putnam MSN, BS, RN, Senior Director of Nursing, PeaceHealth Southwest
  • Development Commission Co-Chair - Claire Grant DNP, MSN, RN, CENP, NE-BC, CCRN, Nursing Director, Maternal Child/Women’s Health, Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center
  • Leadership Commission Co-Chair- Eric Widstrom DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, Director- Critical Care, IMCU, Respiratory Therapy. Providence St. Vincent

The new board cohort begins their terms January 1st. On behalf of the current board, welcome both new and returning board leaders!

Respectfully,

-cmw

Cindi M. Warburton, Executive Director, NWONL


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