Jonas Alumni

Jonas Scholar Alumni Council

The Jonas Scholar Alumni Council is a leadership group that consists of 10 alumni of the Jonas Scholar program selected to serve a two-year term. Created to amplify the enduring impact of the Jonas Scholars program, the Alumni Council serves as a vital force in building lasting connections among alumni, advancing professional development, and nurturing a vibrant, collaborative community of nurse leaders nationwide. The Alumni Council’s mission is:

  • To foster strong connections among the nationwide Jonas Scholar network and maintain a connection between Scholar alumni and Jonas Nursing
  • To advise Jonas Nursing on strategic direction and make key decisions for the network of Jonas Scholar Alumni

For information on the latest activities and events for Jonas Alumni, please visit the Jonas Activities and Online Community Page.

2023 – 2025 Jonas Scholar Alumni Council
 

  • Ron'Nisha Baldwin

    Ron’Nisha Baldwin, DNP, ANCC, ACLS, BLS, CPI
    Jonas Scholar 2021-2023
    DNP, Duke University
    Adult Geriatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
    Department of Veteran Affairs
    Networking Subcommittee

  • Paula Belson

    Paula Belson, PhD, CRNA, FAANA
    Jonas Scholar 2016-2018
    PhD, University of California Los Angeles
    CRNA Manager 
    Children's Hospital Los Angeles
    Programming Subcommittee

  • Zhanette Coffee

    Zhanette Coffee, PhD, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CARN-AP
    Jonas Scholar 2021-2023
    PhD, University of Arizona
    Addiction and Pain Postdoctoral Research Associate 
    University of Arizona
    Mentoring Subcommittee

  • Rebecca Jones

    Rebecca Jones, JD, DNP, CPHQ, CPPS
    Jonas Scholar 2014-2016
    DNP, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
    Chief Quality Officer - Women’s Services Market  
    Northwest Health
    Alumni Council Vice-Chair
    Mentoring Subcommittee

  • Nia Josiah

    Nia Josiah, DNP, MSN, PMHNP
    Jonas Scholar 2021-2023
    DNP, Columbia University
    Practice Assistant Professor 
    University of Pennsylvania
    Networking Subcommittee

  • Joshua Minks

    Joshua Minks, PhD, NP-C
    Jonas Scholar 2016-2018
    PhD, University of Missouri - St Louis
    Assistant Professor 
    University of Missouri - St Louis
    Mentoring Subcommittee

  • Tonychris Nnaka

    Tonychris Nnaka, PhD, MPH
    Jonas Scholar 2021-2023
    PhD, The University of Texas at Austin
    Associate Dean for Research and Associate Professor of Nursing 
    University of North Texas Health Science Center
    Alumni Council Chair
    Mentoring Subcommittee

  • Darcel Reyes

    Darcel Reyes, PhD, MSN 
    Jonas Scholar 2014-2016
    PhD, Hunter College, City University of New York
    Associate Professor
    Lehman College, City University of New York
    Programming Subcommittee

  • Eleanor Rivera

    Eleanor Rivera, PhD 
    Jonas Scholar 2016-2018
    PhD, University of Illinois Chicago
    Assistant Professor
    University of Illinois Chicago
    Programming Subcommittee

  • Varsha Singh

    Varsha Singh, DNP 
    Jonas Scholar 2014-2016
    DNP, Seton Hall University
    Neuroscience / Stroke Program Manager 
    St. Joseph’s University Medical Center
    Networking Subcommittee

  • Karen Towne

    Karen Towne, MSN, PHNA-BC
    Jonas Scholar 2021-2023
    PhD, University of Kansas
    Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing 
    University of Mount Union
    Networking Subcommittee