Board of Directors

2025-2027

Deanna Sommers

Deanna Sommer, PhD, MSN, RN, PNP-PC

President (2026–2028)
Deanna.Sommers@cannabisnurses.org

Wendy Kreider

Wendy Kreider, PhD, RN

Board Member
Wendy.Kreider@cannabisnurses.org

Jeremy Aslin

Jeremy Aslin, MSN, RN, CNL, LSSYB

Board Member
Jeremy.Aslin@cannabisnurses.org

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Janice Putnam, PhD, RN

Board Member
Policy & Government Affairs Liaison and Co-Chair
Janice.Putnam@cannabisnurses.org

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M'lissa Duncan, MSMCT, BSN-RN

Board Member
Mlissa.Duncan@cannabisnurses.org

Renessa William, PhD, RN

Renessa William, PhD, RN

Board Member
Renessa.Williams@cannabisnurses.org

Past Leadership

Rachel Parmelee, MSN, RN, CNE, AHN-BC
President, 2023–2024

Kim King, FNP-C
Board Member, 2023–2025

Nicole Ryan, RN
Board Member, 2023–2025

Shannon King, RN
Board Member, 2023–2025

Tanya Scott-Cannady, DNP, MHR, RN, NEA-BC, CPHIMS
Board Member, 2023–2025

Tony Ornles, ARNP
Board Member, 2023–2024

Sherri Mack
Board Member, 2023–2025

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