About Us

Kayleigh is currently in her fourth year in a 5-year program at Drexel University with the intention of graduating with her Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree in 2013. She previously served on the state Board of Directors as the Greater Philadelphia Regional Coordinator, being appointed into the position in March 2010 and completing her term in November 2011. Currently, Kayleigh is working full-time at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia in the operating room as a part of her Cooperative Education experience. This work exposure has inspired her to explore all aspects of surgical nursing. 

Jennifer is currently attending Westmoreland County Community College, with plans to graduate in May of 2012, with an Associates Degree in Nursing. When she is done with the ADN program at WCCC, she would like to go on and receive her Bachelor and Masters Degrees. Jennifer served as the Southwest Regional Coordinator during the 2010-2011 school year.  She is looking forward to her new position of Vice President and all that it will bring.

Raquel is currently in her second year at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing in Pittsburgh, Pa. She serves as President of her local SNAP Chapter and will graduate in August of 2012. After graduation she plans to achieve her Bachelors of Science in Nursing at Pennsylvania State University. She is originally from Brookfield, Ohio a small town outside of Youngstown. Presently, she works as a Patient Care Technician at UPMC Shadyside Hospital on a Hematology/Oncology unit. Her volunteer involvement with both Hillman's Cancer Center and The Greater Pittsburgh's Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society has inspired her to become active in the field of Oncology. Raquel is passionate about the field of nursing and very excited to work with all of you this coming year.

Alexis is in her second year in the four year Co-op program at Drexel University. She plans to graduate in 2014 with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing. In addition to her state position, she currently serves as the Legislative Coordinator of Drexel's SNAP chapter.  Her current interest in nursing lies within mental health, yet she is still open to all fields at the moment. For her duration as the state Legislative Coordinator, she looks forward to working with SNAP members on resolutions and Capitol Hill Step-by-Step.

Visit the Legislative Page for more information!

Regional Coordinators

Caroline McDermott, Greater Pittsburgh Regional Coordinator:  Email Me

Caroline is a sophomore at Duquesne University, where she also serves on the resolution committee for her local chapter. She is from Bucks County, Pennsylvania and is looking forward to returning there after completing her education to become a nurse practitioner.  Ultimately, Caroline would like to work with geriatric and hospice patients. She is honored and excited to be a part of the SNAP board and looks forward to increasing communication and involvement in the Greater Pittsburgh Region.

William Shellhammer is a second year student at Citizen's School of Nursing in New Kensington, PA. Just 20 miles north east of Pittsburgh. This is a diploma program that is 22 months long. Bill will graduate in June 2012. After graduating Bill will seek a position in the ER or CCU/ICU area and continue with classes towards my BSN. 

Len is in his second year of the ADN program at Penn State Fayette and will graduate in May. He plans to continue on to the BSN program and one day obtain a Masters.  He has been vary active in his local SNAP chapter and wants to increase membership and involvement in activities, community health programs, and attendance to the workshops and convention throughout the southwest region. 

Monisha is a senior student at The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. She intends to pursue her BSN in nursing after graduation at Penn State and ultimately become a Nurse Anesthetist. She is involved in her local chapter and enjoys meeting nursing students in her region. She has four children and loves to read, dance and be a positive beacon to those around her.

Jennifer is a junior at Villanova University in Villanova, PA.  Originally from Clementon, NJ, Jennifer transferred from Camden County College where she received her Associates in Science (Pre-Nursing) and served as Vice-President and President of the Human Services Outreach Club.  At Villanova, she is an active member of her local chapter of SNAP. Jennifer hopes to continue her nursing education and become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. She is highly captivated by ICU, Traumatology, and Surgical Critical Care. Furthermore, Jennifer has a high passion for travel, global healthcare issues, international nursing research, and public health disparities. She is travelling to Peru as a Spanish-speaking interpreter for a nursing service trip and is doing an international field study in Durban, South Africa as part of her nursing education at Villanova University.

Amanda is from New Freedom, Pennsylvania where she is in her second year at Wilkes University, and loves it there!  In her free time she likes to go horseback riding and she use to play softball.  She has an older sister who she could not live without; they bring so much joy into the other’s life.  Being a Sophomore in collegeshe has not decided what type of Nurse she wants to be, but she knows whatever she does she will feel proud and happy to do it!

Akeeka Davis, Southeast Regional Coordinator: Email Me

Akeeka is currently on active duty for the United States Navy and a senior at Gwynedd Mercy College, upon graduation Akeeka plans on continuing her duty in the military as a Navy nurse. Akeeka hopes to actively increase student involvement/ enrollment in her area as well as be an advocate for the nurses of the future!

Nominations & Elections Committee

Dimee Zeoli, NEC East, Chair:  Email Me

As chair of the Nominations and Elections Committee, Dimee plans on promoting early membership and involvement in the SNAP organization. Her focus will include communicating with younger nursing students to explain the role of SNAP as their pre-professional organization and guide them towards the leadership opportunities that are available on both the local and state levels.

Jacob Cribbs attends Citizens School of Nursing in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. He is currently a senior and class president, while also being an active member of SNAP and student council. He realized nursing was in his future when his best friend in highschool was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Ever since her diagnosis his goal has been to be a positive support system for all patients, regardless of their circumstances. Making friends and patients laugh is what he strives for.