MaAOHN Board of Directors - 2026

We’re excited to announce the 2026 Board of Directors for the Massachusetts Association of Occupational Health Nurses (MaAOHN)! These dedicated professionals bring leadership, expertise, and a shared mission to elevate occupational health nursing across our state.

President*

Donna Ferreira ANP, MS, COHN-S/CM, FAAOHN

Vice President*

Ann Zaia CNP, SM, MHA, CHE, COHN-S, FAAOHN

Treasurer*

Peg Tayler  MS, MEd, RN

Secretary*

Barbara Gentile  RN, COHN/CM, C-SAPA

Directors

Western MA* - Michael Dolliver RN, MHA, CCM, COHN-S

Central MA* - Jennifer Stanton NP, MS, CNP, COHN-S, CCM, COHC, CME

Greater Boston* - Chris Pontus MS, COHN/S, CCM

North of Boston* - Susan Marston RN MSN COHN-S CCM PHNA-BC

Communications Chair*

Marie Oslebo MSN, RN

Nominating Committee

Debra Mayo RN, MSN, NC-BC

Lori Burke RN, MPH, COHN-S/CM, FAAOHN

Education:

Amanda Mulcahy BSN, RN

Mary Taschner MS, DNP, ANP-BC

Jeannie Bernhardt PhD MHSA MSN NEA-BC CNP

Phyllis Cicchetti RN, BSN, COHN/S-CM

Legislation - Cathy Loiselle MS, RN, CEES, COHN, SGE

Past President Ex-officio:

Penny Allyson-Clark RN, BSN, COHN-S/CM-ret, FAAOHN

Gail Carchietta RN, MSE, COHN-S, FAAOHN

Advisors:

Darlene Patterson RN, COHN-S/CM

Nancy Clover RN, COHN-S, FAAOHN

NECOEM Vendors:

Kathy Lehan MSN, RN

Please join us in welcoming and supporting the 2026 MaAOHN Board as we work together to support, educate, and advocate for occupational health nurses across Massachusetts.

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