Exciting Week Ahead – NAHN 50th Anniversary Conference & Gala in Dallas!

Good evening team,

I hope everyone enjoyed a restful and joyful Fourth of July weekend with family and friends!

I’m so excited for next week’s NAHN 50th Anniversary Conference in Dallas, Texas! We have several of our board and team members attending. If you’re going, please let me know. I’d love to make sure we connect. I’m proud to announce that our President-Elect, Roxanne Mirabal-Beltran, Past President Erika Ventura Castellon, and Melissa deCardi Hladek will be presenting.

We’re proud to spotlight the incredible contributions of our leadership during the conference:

Wednesday, July 16 | 2:00–3:00 PM
Poster Presentation: Adolescent and Parental Communication in Pediatric Serious Illness
Presenter: Erika Ventura Castellon (Past President, 2021–2022)

Thursday, July 17 | 3:00–3:40 PM 
Research Presentation: Exposing the Risk: Skin Cancer Awareness Among Hispanic Outdoor Workers
Presenters: Roxanne Mirabal-Beltran & Carlos Orellana Garcia

Friday, July 18 | 12:50–1:50 PM 
Closing Keynote: The Wounded Healer: How Hope Becomes Power for the Latino/a Nurse
Speaker: Melissa deCardi Hladek, PhD, MSN, BSN, CRNP, FAAN (Past President, 2023–2024)

Important Reminders:

• July 9: Final day to register for the NAHN Golden Legacy Awards Gala (tickets unavailable after this date).

• July 9: Last chance to pre-register online for the NAHN 50th Annual Conference.

Gala Details:

• Date: Friday, July 18 | Time: 6:30–11:45 PM

• Location: Grand Ballroom 1–5, Level 4

• Attire: Formal or cocktail wear incorporating gold, ivory, and black

I look forward to an inspiring week filled with celebration, recognition, and connection. Safe travels to all—see you in Dallas!

Warm regards,

Maria Robinson, President