Board of Directors
Kristena McAllister, MSN, RN
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield, OR
The strategic mission and director of the Oregon Center for Nursing is guided by a dedicated group of healthcare professionals and leaders from across Oregon. Comprised of up to 15 members, the OCN board meets regularly to discuss the changes in the nursing workforce and healthcare delivery, advise on the organization’s policies and strategic direction, and promote the mission and work of OCN.
Meet the OCN Board
Pam Fifer, EdD, RN, CNE
George Fox University, Board President
Don Jacobs, RN, MSN, MHA
St. Charles Medical Center, Board Secretary
Kyle Stevens, MS
Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board, Board Treasurer
Cynthia Evans, MS, RN
Nursing Professional and Advocate
Lori Hill, RN, BSN, MSEFD
Kaiser Permanente, NPCS
Troy Larkin, PhD, RN
Providence Health & Services
Julie Plagenhoef, MPH, RN
Nurse Family Partnership
LaSheila Rotchford, MSN, RN
Kaiser Permanente
Christy Simila, BSN, RN, CMSRN, HNB-BC
Oregon Nurses Association
Sarah Wickenhagen, DNP, FNP-C, APRN
Oregon State Board of Nursing
Ron Woita, MBA HM, BSN, RN, LSS GB, CEN
Sky Lakes Medical Center
