Leadership and Team
As the only association in Manitoba that employs nurse practitioners to educate the public and stakeholders and champion nurse practitioner practice in Manitoba, we rely on strong leadership from our board of directors to drive change and achieve our mission as active ambassadors for nurse practitioners in Manitoba.
Our board terms last for two years and board members can serve for up to four consecutive terms depending on the position. You will be required to attend a bi-monthly meeting (held via Zoom).
Remember, together we are stronger and more effective. If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors or lending a hand through one of our committees that support the board please contact npam@nursepractitioner.ca
Welcome to our 2026 Board of Directors & Liaisons!
Thank you to everyone who attended our recent Annual General Meeting in December 2025. Your engagement and support help strengthen NPAM’s work and the NP profession across Manitoba.
We are pleased to introduce the 2026 NPAM Board of Directors, Student Liaisons, and Regional Liaisons:
Board of Directors
- Chair: Chandra Hawkins
- Vice-Chair: Tasia Patmore & Darrell Derksen
- Director of Finance: Maureen MacDonald
- Director of Media & Marketing: Supriya Nishtala & Jaypee Buhisan
- Director of Membership & Member Benefits: Cara Panting
- Director of Continuing Education: Summer Pham
- Director of NPAM Conference Committee: Laura Hill & Kristy Dugray
Student Liaisons
- University of Manitoba (1st year): Esther Amanquah
- University of Manitoba (2nd year): Sophie Menon
- University of Athabasca: Vacant
- University of Saskatchewan: Vacant
Regional Liaisons
- Interlake–Eastern RHA: Hessie Sookermany-Leoppky
- Southern Health–Santé Sud: Sara Leinberger
- Northern Health Region: Ann Nzeruem
- Prairie Mountain Health: Jennifer Ives
- Winnipeg RHA: Christabel Loscerbo
- Non-RHA (Government, Private Practice): Vacant
NPAM Staff
- CEO: Ashley Carruthers
- Administrative Coordinator: Nicole Mann
We also extend our sincere appreciation to our outgoing 2025 directors and liaisons for their dedication and service to NPAM and to Nurse Practitioners across Manitoba.
Call for Nominations
If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors in one our vacant positions or lending a hand through one of our committees that support the board please contact npam@nursepractitioner.ca.