
Get Involved with the Transcultural Nursing Society
The Transcultural Nursing Society (TCNS) offers dynamic opportunities for members to connect, collaborate, and lead through Chapters, Regional Liaisons, and Cooperative Alliances.
Chapters: Local Leadership, Global Impact
A Chapter is an officially recognized group approved by the TCNS Board of Trustees. Chapter members typically share a geographic region and must be members of the Corporation, committed to upholding the Society’s bylaws and mission.
Chapters have the freedom to:
- Host meetings and events at any time
- Organize conferences aligned with TCNS goals
- Foster community and professional growth
Interested in forming a Chapter? Groups may apply to establish a Networking Chapter by submitting a completed Request for Approval of a Chapter form to staff@tcns.org. All chapters must reflect the Society's values and purpose.
Regional Liaisons: Connect and Inspire
A Regional Liaison serves as a vital point of contact in areas without an established Chapter. These individuals promote TCNS membership, spark interest in transcultural nursing, and help build bridges across communities.
Cooperative Alliances: Partner for Progress
A Cooperative Alliance is a formal partnership between TCNS and another organization.
These alliances support:
- Educational exchanges
- Joint conferences and initiatives
- Shared membership opportunities
- Mutual advancement of culturally congruent care
Ready to lead or collaborate?
To explore forming a Networking Chapter, becoming a Regional Liaison, or establishing a Cooperative Alliance in your area, contact staff@tcns.org. We’d love to help you get started.
Download the Toolkit for forming a Transcultural Nursing Society Networking Chapter
Fill out the application to start a chapter today!
Fill out the application to be a Regional Liaison or a Cooperative Alliance today!
Current Chapters/Liaisons/Alliances
Fort Wayne, IN Area Networking Chapter
Zaida E. Ortiz, RN, MSN
zaida.ortiz@parkview.com
Kansas City Area Networking Chapter
Martha Baird, PhD, APRN/CNS-BC, CTN-A
marthabaird99@gmail.com
(913) 638-6603
Alabama/Mississippi/Louisiana Area Networking Chapter
Gulenia "GK" Rikabi, DNP, FNP-BC
gkrikabi7@gmail.com
(228) 669-9109
Alabama Area:
Katherine Bydalek, PhD, MSN, FNP-BC
kbydalek@southalabama.edu
(251) 445-9461
Follow them on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Transcultural-Nursing-Society-Chapter-Alabama-and-Mississippi/210427615764614
Illinois Networking Chapter
Rozina Virani
rozinavirani2000@yahoo.com
Northeast Networking Chapter
Patricia Burke, PhD, CNE, RNC
pburke1@york.cuny.edu
Wisconsin Area Networking Chapter
Tracey Abitz
tabitz@hotmail.com
Regional Liaisons
Chicago, IL Area Liaison
Mya Yee Nandar “Nandar”
nandarkan@gmail.com
Washington D.C. Area Liaison
Ihuoma Ezebuihe, MD, DNP, MS, MPH
healthhome2019@gmail.com
