Christen Glennan RN, MSN, CPNP-PC Past President cmglennan@gmail.com	Christen has been a pediatric nurse since she graduated in 2004 with her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. She worked at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in the PICU from 2004 until 2008 when she graduated from ASU with her Master’s of Science in Nursing and became a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She relocated back to her hometown of Prescott and has been working at Cornerstone Pediatrics in primary care since 2008. Christen has been involved with NAPNAP since becoming a student member while attending ASU. She frequently attends the national conferences and has been involved at the chapter level on the nominations committee and as chapter president.   Christen is married and has 2 daughters. Her favorite time is that spent with her family. She also enjoys reading, hiking, cooking, and DIY projects.
Stephanie Lesser RN, MSN, CPNP-PC President AZCPNP@gmail.com	Stephanie has lived in Arizona for the past 12 years after moving to Arizona to attend college.  She previously worked at Phoenix Children's Hospital in the PICU for 6 years before graduating from Seton Hall University with her Master's of Science in Nursing and became a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.  She now works as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in a pediatric community health center.  Stephanie has been involved with NAPNAP since becoming a student member while attending Seton Hall.  She also has an interest in mission trips and helping underserved populations. She hopes to have the chance to travel to many countries to help children in need. Stephanie lives in Scottsdale with her husband and one wonderful cat.  In her spare time she enjoys cooking, DIY projects and traveling.
Tamis Thrasher RN, MSN, CPNP-PC President Elect  tthrashe@gmail.com	Tamis was born and raised in Southern California and graduated with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from California State University, Fresno in 1981.  Throughout her long career as an RN she has worked at Central California Children’s Hospital; Miller Children’s Hospital, Long Beach, CA; Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, MO; and Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Her roles have included Staff Nurse, Hemophilia Nurse Specialist, County Health Department Community Educator, Case Manager, Quality Assurance Review Nurse, and School District Supervisory Nurse. In 2006 she went back to ASU and graduated in 2009 with her Masters of Science in Nursing and became a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.  She is in her 5th year with Banner Pediatric Urology, specializing in dysfunctional elimination. She is part of Banner’s Nurse Practitioner development group, and serves as a preceptor and guest lecturer for ASU’s  DNP students. She has been involved with the Arizona Chapter of NAPNAP since she was a student. She served for 3 years on the nomination committee, volunteers on a regular basis in the Interfaith Cooperative Ministry Clinic, and presented a lecture in this year’s NAPNAP CME offerings. She would like see AZ NAPNAP raise its visibility through greater involvement in the community through activities such as the ICM clinic, Hope Fest, and The March of Dimes walk.  She would also like to see the continuation of offering quality CME programs at low or no cost. She is the proud mom of a 23 year old daughter and a 25 year old son.  She has lived in Phoenix for 23 years and enjoys hiking with her rescue dog Tucker whenever she gets the chance.
Laura Fleming, RN, MSN, CPNP-PC Treasurer littleshamrock@gmail.com	Laura is an Arizona native who became a registered nurse in 2003.  She worked at St. Joseph’s Hospital on the pediatric floor and the pediatric intensive care unit until she graduated in 2008 from Arizona State University with her Master of Science in Nursing as a Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She works at Carden Children’s Medical Center caring for children with kidney disease.  She volunteers her time with the Congenital Heart Association and March of Dimes.  Her goals include completing her DNP and improving patient outcomes. **And on a funny note Laura has been on Animal Planet for her passion and dedication to exotic and endangered animals. She owns a Brushtail Bettong by the name of Tucker which is the world’s smallest marsupial and the species is nearly extinct.  She volunteers with several organizations to raise awareness regarding Arizona native animals as well as endangered species. And she finds fire hydrants very interesting.
Danielle Sebbens, DNP, CPNP-AC/PC Secretary daniarizona@gmail.com	Danielle Sebbens began her career in nursing in 1994 after graduation from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  She has worked in multiple pediatric settings during her nursing career ranging from outpatient private practice to Pediatric Critical Care.  After graduation from the University of Pittsburgh with a Master’s of Science in Nursing  in 2000 she began working as a pediatric nurse practitioner in the Pediatric Gastroenterology Department at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. In 2007 she began working for Intestinal Care and Rehabilitation, a center of excellence within the pediatric gastroenterology department.  In December 2009 she completed a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Robert Morris University.  She was motivated to continue her education in order to provide the highest quality care to her patients and families.  In order to achieve this goal it was essential that she meet the educational standard for her acute care role.  Therefore, in June 2011 she completed a Post Master’s Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification Program at Rush University in Chicago. In October of 2011, after many long winters in Pittsburgh, Danielle, her husband Ed and their dog Mickey relocated to sunny Phoenix. She is enjoying her role as a nurse practitioner in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Phoenix Children's Hospital and her role as a Faculty Associate at ASU. Danielle's professional goals include continuing her role as a clinician and providing quality care, education and advocacy for patients and their families.