Message from the President!
Dear Kappa Iota Members,
As we begin 2026, I extend warm wishes to each of you and gratitude for your continued engagement with the Kappa Iota chapter. A new year brings renewed opportunities for connection, scholarship, and leadership, and we are excited about the momentum ahead.
We are pleased to welcome 31 new inductees who joined our chapter in December 2025. Their commitment to nursing excellence strengthens our community, and we look forward to their engagement in chapter activities. Our next induction ceremony will take place in April 2026, and we look forward to celebrating the continued growth of our Sigma family.
Please mark your calendars for our upcoming Winter Educational Session on Virtual Nursing, scheduled for Thursday, March 19. This timely and innovative session will explore emerging trends in virtual care and nursing practice. Full details and registration information can be found in this month’s newsletter.
We also want to share several important chapter updates. Rolland Nkemazeh has stepped down from his role as Vice President, and Samantha Mills has transitioned from her leadership succession role. We thank both for their service and contributions to Kappa Iota. As a result, we are actively working to fill open board positions. The 2026–2028 board elections, originally planned earlier this year, have been delayed and will now take place in March. If you are interested in serving in a leadership role, we warmly encourage you to reach out and consider becoming more involved in shaping the future of our chapter.
Our Annual Business Meeting will be held virtually on May 14 at 7:00 PM. We hope you will join us as we reflect on the year, share updates, and continue planning for the future.
Finally, we are excited to introduce our new organizational call to action: Lead Together. This theme reflects our shared commitment to collaborative leadership, professional growth, and advancing nursing through scholarship and service. Together, we will continue to strengthen our chapter and our impact within the profession.
Thank you for your ongoing dedication to Kappa Iota and to the nursing profession. I look forward to connecting with many of you in the months ahead.
Warm regards, Tracey Chan, PhD, ANP-BC, FAANP President, Kappa Iota Chapter of Sigma