June Cafecito: Attack on DEI
June 2 | 8PM
In a time when Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts are being challenged across industries, healthcare and education stand at a critical crossroads. This one-hour moderated panel will explore what these “attacks” mean in real terms for nursing practice, academic environments, and the communities they serve.
Featuring professors and human resources professionals from academic institutions, this discussion will examine how leaders in education are adapting and reframing their approaches to continue supporting diverse student populations. Panelists will share insights on the challenges they are navigating, the strategies they are implementing, and the realities of sustaining inclusive environments within evolving institutional landscapes.
Through honest dialogue and lived experiences, we will also explore how cultural identity shapes professional journeys, influences patient care, and impacts communication within both clinical and academic settings. Rather than focusing solely on policy, this conversation centers on people, what is at stake when DEI is questioned, and how professionals continue to lead with intention and purpose.
This session invites participants to listen, reflect, and engage in meaningful discussion about how culturally responsive practices can continue to grow, even in uncertain environments.
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Robert's Rules of Orders
June 3 | 8PM
The purpose of this webinar is to ensure that members understand Robert’s Rule of Order to facilitate group decision making in an orderly manner. Understanding the Robert's Rules of Order ensures meetings follow a democratic process through parliamentary procedure. This is especially important to maintain efficiency and fairness, especially if there is intense disagreement and discussion on a particular topic.
Presented by: The Bylaws Committee
Speaker: Susan Eads Role, JD, MSLS, PRP, CP
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NAHN Finance Committee Townhall
June 18 | 8PM
The Finance Committee Town Hall Series is a quarterly webinar aimed at providing an open, transparent forum for discussion, education, and engagement on financial governance. These sessions will help chapter leaders and members build confidence and skills in financial management while reinforcing alignment with organizational policies outlined in the Treasurer’s Guidebook.
Nurses are uniquely positioned to influence health policy at the local, state, and national levels. Grounded in the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, this webinar frames health policy advocacy not as an optional activity, but as an ethical responsibility integral to professional nursing practice.
Dr. Cristian Mendoza Ruvalcaba is a board-certified Nurse Educator, Family Nurse Practitioner, and Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner residing in Southern Oregon. His interests include health policy advocacy, best practices in teaching and learning, quality improvement initiatives, LGBTQIA+ healthcare, and the care of monolingual Spanish-speaking populations. He is an active member of the NAHN Education Committee and the NAHN Portland chapter, serves on the Oregon Nurses Association Cabinet on Health Policy, and is a Board Member of the Jackson County Public Health Advisory Board. Additionally, Dr. Mendoza Rubalcaba participated in the 2026 NAHN Hispanic Health Policy Summit. 
