President
Richard Gettings, RN, ACRN
Richard retired from his role as a director/manager of a Ryan White part B & C recipient clinic but has recently begun working as a consultant performing clinical reviews of Ryan White Part C recipients. Richard previously served as Treasurer for HANCB from 2014-2019 before becoming President Elect in 2021. Richard became a nurse in 1991 and certified as an ACRN in 2000.
President Elect
John Parisot, MSN, RN, ACRN, PhD
John works for the Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation Care Program as an HIV Clinical Nurse Educator in Chicago, IL. John was inspired to become a nurse by seeing the medical and nursing team actively interacting with mental health care team. He wanted to participate in the access to culturally appropriate, strengths-based care for LGBTQ and other people of color. John is a champion of the U = U awareness movement, a skilled educator, and advocate, often patients allow him to have a deeper understanding of the lives, their strengths, and the trauma they’ve experienced than would typically occur in a clinic visit. John was the last candidate to sit the previous ACRN exam before the process for certification was revised in 2021. He has served on the HANCB Board since 2021.
Secretary
John Michael Bowen, MSN, CRNP, ACNP-BC, ACRN
Treasurer
Angie Scott, BSN, RN, ACRN
Angie works at Beebe Healthcare, a local non-profit hospital system in rural Sussex County, Delaware. A champion for addressing stigmatized health issues that create disparity and inequities; she has won numerous awards in Nursing Leadership and Excellence. She achieved her ACRN in 2020 while continuing to provide HIV clinic services during state-mandated closures while concomitantly establishing a COVID+ Care Center. Angie promotes a collaborative network of community providers and community-based organizations in a rural region where it is essential for care continuity. She led an initiative to bring Mpox vaccinations into an underserved area at a time when no other resources were available, and she has served as a spokesperson for the #ErasetheSTIgma Social Media Campaign in partnership with DEThrives focusing on sexual health de-stigmatization and awareness. Her certification has provided opportunities to be a guest speaker and she believes that activism is contagious with a little passion and can provide encouragement to the younger nursing generation to achieve their certification. Angie continues to provide advocacy, education, and public awareness in both the HIV/AIDS communities and the field of health promotion for adolescents and young adults.
ACLPN Certification Chair
ACRN Certification Chair
John Parisot, MSN, RN, ACRN, PhD
John works for the Michael Reese Research and Education Foundation Care Program as an HIV Clinical Nurse Educator in Chicago, IL. John was inspired to become a nurse by seeing the medical and nursing team actively interacting with mental health care team. He wanted to participate in the access to culturally appropriate, strengths-based care for LGBTQ and other people of color. John is a champion of the U = U awareness movement, a skilled educator, and advocate, often patients allow him to have a deeper understanding of the lives, their strengths, and the trauma they’ve experienced than would typically occur in a clinic visit. John was the last candidate to sit the previous ACRN exam before the process for certification was revised in 2021. He has served on the HANCB Board since 2021.
AACRN Certification Chair
Brian Goodroad, DNP, APRN, AACRN, FAANP
Brian is a Professor of Nursing at Metropolitan State University and a Nurse Practitioner at Positive Care Clinic for Hennepin Healthcare. He has worked as a care provider for PLWH since 1987 as a RN and since 1995 as a Nurse Practitioner. He is an elected Fellow of AANP (FAANP) and won the 2017 Minnesota State Award for Excellence in Advocacy for Nurse Practitioner (AANP). Brian is a stalwart and very active advocate for nurses and NPs. He is faculty and Minnesota Clinical Adviser of the Midwest AIDS Training and Education Center, and continually promotes certification as a marker of quality care and nursing professionalism. Brian became an in AACRN 2005 and has served on the HANCB Board since 2020.
Director-at-Large
Geni Adams, MSN, FNP, AACRN
Geni works as Director of Nursing for the Center for Comprehensive Health Practice in New York. She began her nursing career in 2006 when she obtained her first nursing degree. She later went back to school to obtain a master's degree in nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner, before completing her doctoral degree. Prior to joining CCHP Geni served in the active-duty Army and honed her skills in emergency medicine. As Director of Nursing at CCHP Geni brings exceptional leadership skills, a passion for nursing, and a wealth of knowledge to the team. She is committed to ensuring patients receive the highest care and support. Geni certified as an AACRN in 2024.
Director-at-Large
Wiliam Duckworth, MSN, RN, CCM, CPHQ, ACRN, CSSGB
William works as a national clinical quality consultant and has experience working in case management and quality management with PLWH throughout the state of Louisiana. William has dedicated his career to serving this population and certified as an ACRN in 2021. William is a leading SME in HIV nursing and has also led provider education initiatives. William is currently pursuing his DNP and plans to continue to be a champion for policy reform. Additionally, as an ACRN, William understands the importance of certification and will advocate and model this approach while promoting activities surrounding excellence in HIV nursing.
Director-at-Large
Arkeelaua "Keela" Henderson, MSN, RN-BC, ACRN
Keela works as a Registered Nurse at Grady Health System/Infectious Disease Clinic and has worked in the HIV field since 2012. She works closely with PLWH who also live with mental illness, substance use disorder, homelessness, and frequent incarcerations. In addition, Keela also works at a prevention clinic part time, educating individuals about PrEP, HIV/STI, and the importance of safe sex practices. Keela certified as an ACRN in 2018 and joined the HANCB Board in 2020.
Director-at-Large
Rosemary Walulu, PhD, RN, ACRN
Rosemary is an associate professor at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Nursing in Odessa Texas, teaching across the curriculum. She began her career in the early days of the HIV epidemic working in medical surgical units, later in pediatrics and NICU. Rosemary has been a member of ANAC since 2000 and served in various capacities on committees and on the board of directors. She has been a JANAC reviewer for the last 16 years and a conference abstract reviewer. Her program of research interest focuses on adolescents living with HIV using both qualitative and quantitative methodologies. Rosemary has been an ACRN since 2016, which has been vital in maintaining professional growth in the practice of HIV nursing and also providing mentorship to nursing students interested in pursuing this clinical area. Certification has given her endless opportunities to engage with clinicians, practitioners, researchers, and other health care providers. As a Board member since 2020, Rosemary was involved in the work to expand certification to LPNs and change the process for certification.
Nominations Chair
Camesha Thompson, BSS, BSN, RN, ACRN
Camesha “Cam” Thompson graduated from Bowie State University with a BS in Sociology and a BS in Nursing. Her nursing tenure began in the hospital setting as a perioperative nurse, however, as fascinating as the technical and fast-paced world of surgery was for her; she longed for more connection to patients on a holistic level. Camesha branched into Community Health focusing on Infectious Disease to discover it was the perfect blend of nursing, science, education, and case management. A strong advocate for patient rights with a commitment to social justice in health care delivery, she empowers her patients and community to take hold of the trajectory of their health by being the key strategist in their own well-being. Her professional interests focus on integrative approaches to care management on a county and state level and participating in local community outreach events to provide immersive health education and HIV testing to the public. Camesha certified as an ACRN in 2022.
HANCB Program Manager
Lynda Wileman
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