Meet Our Board.
Claudine Kim, President
Claudine graduated from the UCSF PNP program and completed the LEAH trainee program in 2015. She is currently working as a PNP in primary care at San Ramon Valley Primary Care. In her free time she enjoys trying new foods and going to concerts.
Michelle Klosterman, Past President
Michelle works as a pediatric NP in pediatric GI at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and is a graduate of UCSF PNP program. Prior to going back to school to become a nurse/PNP she practiced as a clinical dietitian for about 10 years. She has served on the board of SFNAPNAP since 2013 (i.e. student representative, CE Co-Chair) and is looking forward to continuing on the board as the 2017-2018 president. In her spare time she enjoys being outside with her family that includes her husband, daughter, and son.
Emilie Menard, Treasurer
Emilie works as a Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, San Francisco where she began her nursing career in 2007. She joined the SF Bay Area NAPNAP Board as a student representative in 2012, transitioned to Membership Chair, and then served as President for the 2016-2017 year. In addition to her service hours she has a special interest in ICU sedation and vascular access. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, camping, wine tasting in Sonoma, and traveling with her husband. She also recently welcomed her daughter, Madeline, into the world.
Torrie Patton, Secretary
Torrie works as a primary care PNP at Roseland Pediatrics, serving newborns, infants, children and adolescents. She graduated from the UCSF Master of Science in Nursing Program in 2013.
Catie Straut, Continuing Education Co-Chair
Catie recently graduated from the Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program at UCSF School of Nursing with a minor in Global Health. While at UCSF she was the recipient of the 2017 Betty H. Gabriel Chancellor’s Endowed Scholarship and a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Catie is currently awaiting her PNP licensure and studying for her certification exam. Once licensed she will be working as a primary care PNP at Terra Linda Pediatrics in San Rafael. Catie also works per diem as a Registered Nurse on the Pediatric Inpatient Unit at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital in San Francisco. Prior to living in the Bay Area, Catie completed her BSN at Columbia University School of Nursing in New York, where she was an Academic Nursing Scholar and a Macy Scholar of Narrative Medicine. Catie also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University.
Harriott "Hattie" Silliman, Continuing Education Co-Chair
Cherry Leung, Continuing Education Co-Chair
Cherry is an Assistant Professor at UCSF School of Nursing in the Community Health Systems Department (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program) and member of the NAPNAP Research Committee. Her ongoing research involves examining risk factors associated with child and adolescent behavior and mental health. Prior to moving back to the Bay Area in 2016, she obtained her PhD in Epidemiology at the University of Hong Kong, worked as a PNP in Pediatric Neurology at Children's Hospital Oakland, and received her BSN and MSN (Pediatric Primary Care) from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.
Gina Dagher, Community Outreach Co-Chair
Gina graduated from the PNP program at UCSF in 2017 and was previously a SFNAPNAP Student Representative in 2016. Gina also takes on an editorial role with NPstudent.com, a curated source of free online resources for pediatric trainees. NPstudent.com is an active collaborative project between the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of NAPNAP, UCSF School of Nursing, and volunteer editorial staff. Prior to entering the nursing field, Gina worked in oncology research studying novel mechanisms in which cells acquire DNA damage. Her interest in nursing was fueled by the intent to combine a love for science with the art of compassion. In her free time Gina enjoys playing soccer and exploring the Bay Area.
Allison Beattie, Community Outreach Co-Chair
Allison recently graduated from the UCSF PNP program, and has been a school nurse in the East Bay since 2016. She is also a managing editor of NPstudent.com, an online resource-rich website for PNP students. Prior to pursuing a career in nursing, Allison gained experience in various non-profit organizations and working in restaurants. Allison enjoys spending her free time hiking, running, and is learning ceramics
Vanessa Puschendorf, Legislative Co-Chair
Vanessa is a primary care PNP at Mission Neighborhood Health Center, providing patient-centered care to underserved community members in San Francisco. She graduated from the UCSF MSN program in 2016. She is passionate about immigrant rights and child and adolescent health advocacy. Vanessa is excited to delve into health policy and the legislative process and to have an influence on the decisions that affect families and patients lives.
Colleen Surmay, Legislative Co-Chair
Colleen moved to the Bay Area in June of 2017, and currently works as a PNP for the Stanford Comprehensive Care Program - Eating Disorders. Her MSN is from UNC Chapel Hill, with a concentration in Primary Care, and her BSN is from the University of Pittsburgh. She was previously a member of the NC NAPNAP, and worked with the pediatric pain and sedation service at UNC Children’s Hospitals. She just completed a fellowship with the Duke Johnson and Johnson Nurse Leadership Program, and is looking forward to becoming more involved with the Bay Area NAPNAP.
Shelley Bull, Website Chair
Shelley works as a PNP at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland in the department of Anesthesiology. She graduated from the PNP program at UCSF in 2016 and was previously a SFNAPNAP Student Representative in 2015. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her daughter and taking her rescue dogs on long walks.
Rumi Yokota, Membership Chair
Rumi graduated from Samuel Merritt's ELMSN program in 2012 and has been working in pediatric primary care and pediatric cardiology since then. She currently works as a NP in Stanford Children's pediatric cardiac cath lab and SFGH's pediatric primary care and pediatric cardiology outpatient clinics. She also moonlights on the weekends at Kaiser SF's newborn nursery.
Lisa Gallagher, Newsletter Chair
Lisa works at UCSF as a PNP with the Pediatric Liver Transplant Program. Prior to joining the team at UCSF, she was NP with the Pediatric Kidney Transplant Team at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. She graduated from the PNP program at Yale School of Nursing in 2012 and moved to the Bay Area in 2013. In her spare time, she enjoys running, hiking and spending time outside with family and friends.
Hannah Morton, ACPNP Student Representative
Hannah is entering her second year in the PNP program at UCSF and is a trainee of the LEAH (Leadership Education in Adolescent Heath) program. She completed her BSN at Endicott college outside of Boston, MA. She has worked as a nurse for the pediatric headache program at UCSF since 2015. In her free time she enjoys hiking, skiing, and adventuring with her dog.
Brooke Pfretzschner, ACPNP Student Representative
Brooke is entering her second year of the AC-PNP program at UCSF. She has worked in the Pediatric ICU at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland for the past 4 years and before that worked in PICU's at CPMC and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She completed her BSN from University of Pittsburgh and received her first degree in Business Management from Colorado State University. She is originally from Boulder, CO but currently lives in San Francisco with her fiancé and pair of complementing dogs; a French bulldog and English mastiff. She loves the beach, snowboarding, traveling, live music and cooking.
Claudine graduated from the UCSF PNP program and completed the LEAH trainee program in 2015. She is currently working as a PNP in primary care at San Ramon Valley Primary Care. In her free time she enjoys trying new foods and going to concerts.
Michelle Klosterman, Past President
Michelle works as a pediatric NP in pediatric GI at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and is a graduate of UCSF PNP program. Prior to going back to school to become a nurse/PNP she practiced as a clinical dietitian for about 10 years. She has served on the board of SFNAPNAP since 2013 (i.e. student representative, CE Co-Chair) and is looking forward to continuing on the board as the 2017-2018 president. In her spare time she enjoys being outside with her family that includes her husband, daughter, and son.
Emilie Menard, Treasurer
Emilie works as a Pediatric Critical Care Nurse Practitioner at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, San Francisco where she began her nursing career in 2007. She joined the SF Bay Area NAPNAP Board as a student representative in 2012, transitioned to Membership Chair, and then served as President for the 2016-2017 year. In addition to her service hours she has a special interest in ICU sedation and vascular access. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, camping, wine tasting in Sonoma, and traveling with her husband. She also recently welcomed her daughter, Madeline, into the world.
Torrie Patton, Secretary
Torrie works as a primary care PNP at Roseland Pediatrics, serving newborns, infants, children and adolescents. She graduated from the UCSF Master of Science in Nursing Program in 2013.
Catie Straut, Continuing Education Co-Chair
Catie recently graduated from the Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program at UCSF School of Nursing with a minor in Global Health. While at UCSF she was the recipient of the 2017 Betty H. Gabriel Chancellor’s Endowed Scholarship and a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Catie is currently awaiting her PNP licensure and studying for her certification exam. Once licensed she will be working as a primary care PNP at Terra Linda Pediatrics in San Rafael. Catie also works per diem as a Registered Nurse on the Pediatric Inpatient Unit at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital in San Francisco. Prior to living in the Bay Area, Catie completed her BSN at Columbia University School of Nursing in New York, where she was an Academic Nursing Scholar and a Macy Scholar of Narrative Medicine. Catie also holds a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University.
Harriott "Hattie" Silliman, Continuing Education Co-Chair
Cherry Leung, Continuing Education Co-Chair
Cherry is an Assistant Professor at UCSF School of Nursing in the Community Health Systems Department (Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program) and member of the NAPNAP Research Committee. Her ongoing research involves examining risk factors associated with child and adolescent behavior and mental health. Prior to moving back to the Bay Area in 2016, she obtained her PhD in Epidemiology at the University of Hong Kong, worked as a PNP in Pediatric Neurology at Children's Hospital Oakland, and received her BSN and MSN (Pediatric Primary Care) from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing.
Gina Dagher, Community Outreach Co-Chair
Gina graduated from the PNP program at UCSF in 2017 and was previously a SFNAPNAP Student Representative in 2016. Gina also takes on an editorial role with NPstudent.com, a curated source of free online resources for pediatric trainees. NPstudent.com is an active collaborative project between the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of NAPNAP, UCSF School of Nursing, and volunteer editorial staff. Prior to entering the nursing field, Gina worked in oncology research studying novel mechanisms in which cells acquire DNA damage. Her interest in nursing was fueled by the intent to combine a love for science with the art of compassion. In her free time Gina enjoys playing soccer and exploring the Bay Area.
Allison Beattie, Community Outreach Co-Chair
Allison recently graduated from the UCSF PNP program, and has been a school nurse in the East Bay since 2016. She is also a managing editor of NPstudent.com, an online resource-rich website for PNP students. Prior to pursuing a career in nursing, Allison gained experience in various non-profit organizations and working in restaurants. Allison enjoys spending her free time hiking, running, and is learning ceramics
Vanessa Puschendorf, Legislative Co-Chair
Vanessa is a primary care PNP at Mission Neighborhood Health Center, providing patient-centered care to underserved community members in San Francisco. She graduated from the UCSF MSN program in 2016. She is passionate about immigrant rights and child and adolescent health advocacy. Vanessa is excited to delve into health policy and the legislative process and to have an influence on the decisions that affect families and patients lives.
Colleen Surmay, Legislative Co-Chair
Colleen moved to the Bay Area in June of 2017, and currently works as a PNP for the Stanford Comprehensive Care Program - Eating Disorders. Her MSN is from UNC Chapel Hill, with a concentration in Primary Care, and her BSN is from the University of Pittsburgh. She was previously a member of the NC NAPNAP, and worked with the pediatric pain and sedation service at UNC Children’s Hospitals. She just completed a fellowship with the Duke Johnson and Johnson Nurse Leadership Program, and is looking forward to becoming more involved with the Bay Area NAPNAP.
Shelley Bull, Website Chair
Shelley works as a PNP at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland in the department of Anesthesiology. She graduated from the PNP program at UCSF in 2016 and was previously a SFNAPNAP Student Representative in 2015. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her daughter and taking her rescue dogs on long walks.
Rumi Yokota, Membership Chair
Rumi graduated from Samuel Merritt's ELMSN program in 2012 and has been working in pediatric primary care and pediatric cardiology since then. She currently works as a NP in Stanford Children's pediatric cardiac cath lab and SFGH's pediatric primary care and pediatric cardiology outpatient clinics. She also moonlights on the weekends at Kaiser SF's newborn nursery.
Lisa Gallagher, Newsletter Chair
Lisa works at UCSF as a PNP with the Pediatric Liver Transplant Program. Prior to joining the team at UCSF, she was NP with the Pediatric Kidney Transplant Team at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. She graduated from the PNP program at Yale School of Nursing in 2012 and moved to the Bay Area in 2013. In her spare time, she enjoys running, hiking and spending time outside with family and friends.
Hannah Morton, ACPNP Student Representative
Hannah is entering her second year in the PNP program at UCSF and is a trainee of the LEAH (Leadership Education in Adolescent Heath) program. She completed her BSN at Endicott college outside of Boston, MA. She has worked as a nurse for the pediatric headache program at UCSF since 2015. In her free time she enjoys hiking, skiing, and adventuring with her dog.
Brooke Pfretzschner, ACPNP Student Representative
Brooke is entering her second year of the AC-PNP program at UCSF. She has worked in the Pediatric ICU at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland for the past 4 years and before that worked in PICU's at CPMC and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She completed her BSN from University of Pittsburgh and received her first degree in Business Management from Colorado State University. She is originally from Boulder, CO but currently lives in San Francisco with her fiancé and pair of complementing dogs; a French bulldog and English mastiff. She loves the beach, snowboarding, traveling, live music and cooking.