The SNAP Board of Directors – Here To Serve You!
KIERAN COOK, PRESIDENT
Hi! My name is Kieran Cook, and I’m honored to serve as your President for the 2024-25 year. I’m a Junior in the Penn State University Park BSN Program at the Hershey campus, where I also serve as Hershey President and a College Ambassador. Previously, I served as South-Central Regional Coordinator for a year and a half, which strengthened my passion for leadership and collaboration.
This year, I’m excited to expand opportunities for professional growth and networking across all SNAP chapters, especially at smaller schools. SNAP’s incredible network of students, faculty, alumni, and professionals is one of its greatest strengths, and I encourage you to take advantage of everything SNAP and NSNA have to offer.
I look forward to meeting many of you at LEAD Workshop, Capitol Hill, NSNA Convention, and our State Convention. Let’s make this year one of connection and success—please don’t hesitate to reach out with ideas or questions!
ABBY WYCKOFF, VICE PRESIDENT
Hello everyone! My name is Abby Wyckoff, and I was recently appointed to be the SNAP Vice President after Megan Le resigned to take on the position of NSNA Vice President. I’m from St. Louis, Missouri and I will be a sophomore nursing student at Villanova University this fall. SNAP has become an amazing resource and influence for me this past semester, and I hope to make sure our region receives all the benefits and opportunities available from this organization. I can’t wait to share my ideas for this year and strengthen our organization through the SNAP Annual Convention! I currently am my class representative within my university SNAP chapter and look forward to getting more involved. I’ve worked with my university’s Special Olympics program and am apart of NOVAdance Sidekicks supporting kids with pediatric cancer. I love anything sports related, and you can usually find me running, playing basketball, or hanging out with my friends and family outside of school. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or comments, and I look forward to seeing you at the Hilton Harrisburg this November for our 73rd Annual Convention! Follow me on Instagram @snap-vicepresident!
LAUREN FIELDS, SECRETARY/TREASURER
Hi everyone! My name is Lauren Fields, and I am excited to serve as your SNAP Secretary-Treasurer this year! I am a traditional BSN Student at the University of Pennsylvania, class of 2027 with a second major in Nutrition. Here, I’m an active member of our SNAP chapter, where I serve as Vice President. And I’ve truly enjoyed all that SNAP has to offer, from community service initiatives throughout West Philly, to amazing networking opportunities at state and national conventions. In my free time, I also sing in an a cappella group, and love trying new Philly restaurants. And, after graduation, I hope to work in the ICU.
As Secretary-Treasurer, I cannot wait to meet you all! So please feel free to reach out with any questions, comments, or requests. And I look forward to seeing everyone at convention!
VICKY VO, LEGISLATIVE COORDINATOR
Hello everyone! My name is Vicky Vo, and I am truly honored to serve as your Legislative Coordinator this year. I am a third-year BSN student at the University of Pennsylvania, also pursuing a dual degree in healthcare markets and finance. I am deeply passionate about public health, community nursing, and advocacy. After my undergraduate studies, I plan to attend law school to champion justice in healthcare by defending both patients and providers in malpractice cases and driving meaningful policy reform. This passion for advocacy connects directly to my experience with resolution writing at both the state and national levels, where I have seen how overwhelming and intimidating the process can feel. However, resolution writing is an incredible way to transform ideas into impactful action, and this year, I am committed to making it more accessible, especially for schools that may feel unsure about where to start or have yet to participate. There is nothing more inspiring than watching fellow nursing students channel their passions into meaningful resolutions. Together, we can use resolution writing to address pressing challenges, shape the future of nursing, and leave a lasting impact. I am here to guide and support you every step of the way—so never hesitate to reach out!
Let me share a little more about myself! I am deeply involved in my local SNAP chapter, where I currently serve as Vice President and hope to lead as President next year. I also served as Legislative Coordinator during my freshman year. Within the School of Nursing, I co-founded the Dean’s Advisory Board, work as a research assistant, and serve as VP of Finance for the Nursing Students for Global Health club. Outside of nursing, I am involved in Student Government, UNA-USA, the Sunrise Movement, Penn Hawai’i Club, Natives at Penn, and club sports.
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, ideas, or if you just want to chat. I am always here for you and excited to help in any way I can!
ANN BARNEY, NORTH WEST REGIONAL COORDINATOR
Hello everyone! My name is Ann Barney, and I will be serving as your Northwest Regional Coordinator. I am a junior at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Campus, and am getting a Global Health certificate. In my local chapter at Pitt, I am the secretary and a member of the Resolution and Engage Campaign committees. I am also an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Pitt Nursing and an Undergraduate Teacher’s Assistant for Microbiology and Anatomy and Physiology Labs. Outside of school, I am involved in Cru, love to travel, go on walks, and eat ice-cream! I am so excited for this opportunity and look forward to getting to know my fellow SNAP members. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time! Follow me on Instagram @snap_northwest!
HALEY FALKINBURG, SOUTH WEST REGIONAL COORDINATOR
Hello everyone! My name is Haley Falkinburg and I have the privilege to serve as SNAP’s Southwest Regional Coordinator. I am from Media, PA and attend school at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown as a sophomore in the BSN program with a minor in Spanish. I am not sure what specialty I want to go into just yet, but I have my eye on labor and delivery or the operating room! Coming to college, nursing was not actually on my radar, I was a biology/biochemistry dual major who wanted to go into genetic counselling. It has been a long journey for me to become the student I am today in the position that I am in, but I am beyond grateful for every opportunity. In my local chapter, I am the Vice President with the intentions to be elected as President for the 2025-26 school year. I am also a Senior Student Ambassador in our admissions office, the Membership Recruitment Chairman for my sorority, a member of the Order of Omega, and am a part of It’s On Us, a national movement to educate on and prevent sexual assault on college campuses.
I cannot wait to broaden the reach of SNAP in my region and get everyone excited for every resource that SNAP has to offer! Follow me on Instagram @snap_southwest!
THOMAS McGAULEY, SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL COORDINATOR
Hey! My name is Tommy McGauley and I am your 2024-2025 South Central Regional Coordinator! I am a junior at Penn State University – University Park, but currently residing in Hershey for my Hershey year of the program! In my local chapter, I have served on the board for two years as the social chair which involved planning formals, interactive events for nursing students, and collaborating with social chairs of other organizations on campus. More personally, I am from Philadelphia and enjoy going “down the shore” to Ocean City, New Jersey every summer. I can’t wait to meet you all at future SNAP events! Follow me on Instagram @snap_southcentral!
GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGIONAL COORDINATOR – VACANT
This position is currently vacant.
BELLA LI, CENTRAL PHILADELPHIA REGIONAL COORDINATOR
Hi everyone! My name is Bella Li, and I am excited to be your Central Philadelphia Regional Coordinator for the upcoming 2024-2025 year. I am from Philadelphia, PA and am currently a first-year at the University of Pennsylvania. I recently joined our school’s local SNAP chapter this year, and I have really enjoyed all the things that SNAP has offered, so I’m super excited to continue to be a part of this amazing organization! In addition to SNAP, I love spending my time tutoring elementary and middle school students in math and English, volunteering with other students to hand out food in the West Philly area, going on spontaneous late night walks/hangouts with friends, and watching a good horror movie! After graduation, I hope to become a pediatric nurse practitioner and a clinical nurse educator for undergraduate students! I look forward to connecting with the nursing students in the region, so feel free to reach out to me with any questions or concerns! I hope to meet you all. Follow me on Instagram @snap_centralphiladelphia!
SABRINA PRATT, NORTH EAST REGIONAL COORDINATOR
Hello everyone! My name is Sabrina Pratt, and I’m thrilled to be serving as the Northeast Regional Coordinator for the upcoming year. I’m a senior at Joseph F. McCloskey School of Nursing, where I also have the honor of being the president of our school’s nursing chapter. I’ll be graduating in May, and I’m excited to get more involved with SNAP at the state level.
In addition to my studies, I’ve been working in the emergency room and plan to continue there after graduation. Outside of school and work, I love spending time with my dog Diesel and my cat Ollie. When I’m not with them, you can usually find me hanging out with friends or family.
I’m truly excited about this opportunity and can’t wait to meet many of you at events like LEAD, Capitol Hill, the NSNA Convention, or State Convention next year! I’m looking forward to connecting and collaborating with all of you. Follow me on Instagram @snap_northeast!
NYLA WHARWOOD, SOUTH EAST REGIONAL COORDINATOR
Hello all! My name is Nyla Wharwood, and I am from Lansdale, PA. I am a second-year nursing student at Gwynedd Mercy University in the traditional BSN program. I am more than excited to serve as your 2024-2025 Southeast Regional Coordinator. I am currently a board member of the GmercyU Student Nurse Association and work as a Griffin ambassador, where I give tours and work in the admissions office. I am also a part of the Mercy Center on my campus, which allows me to participate in various community service events. In my free time, you will see me volunteering, singing, enjoying nature, or trying something new. I look forward to serving student nurses on the local and state levels. And I am excited to get to know you all, so do not hesitate to reach out! Follow me on Instagram @snap_southeast!
