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Hi! My name is Jill Clark, and I am from Red Deer, Alberta. I work at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre as a frontline staff member. I have been an OR Nurse for over 18 years and am truly passionate about Perioperative Nursing and supporting OR Nurses in our profession. I am the current President of CORNA (Central Operating Room Nurses Association) and have been in this role for 7 years. I have been on the ORNAA Board for the last 7 years, holding positions of Secretary, President-Elect and President.
Over the past couple of years, ORNAA has been engaging in Strategic Planning Processes to better serve its members and ensure a viable and strong Organization well into the future. During this time the ORNAA Board has spent a lot of time making necessary changes to support its members and processes. ORNAA has been reviewing our Board Structure to ensure succession planning and longevity. ORNAA presented our new proposed structure at a Special Meeting of our Members at the ORNAC National Conference on May 23, 2025. Following that meeting a update was sent to the membership with the information that was shared. ORNAA is focused on moving forward this year with a new and refreshed organization. ORNAA has a new Logo, a new mission/vision/value statement, and 3 newly formed Districts. Our Bylaws are currently under review, and we expect a short amendment document to be presented this fall for membership approval. ORNAA’s areas of focus over the next year include enhancing member benefits and incentives, offering quality education opportunities, fundraising, and continued support and engagement with members. Strategic Planning will continue into 2026 so we can move through the process thoroughly and with conviction. ORNAA wants each member to know that we value you and your ongoing support. We want you to know we are committed to improving this organization so that it meets your needs, promotes surgical patient safety, supports Perioperative Nursing, and ensures ORNAA’s sustainability for years to come.
All of the changes and growth withing this organization would not be possible without some very dedicated individuals that sit on the ORNAA Board with me. I want to introduce you to these hard-working individuals volunteer countless hours and are extremely dedicated to Perioperative Nursing in our Province.
- President-Elect & Treasurer: Melissa Ronan (SORNA)
- Secretary/Webmaster: Randi Galenzoski (SORNA)
- Education Director: Lindsay Giese (NORNA)
- Conference Liaison: Gloria Nemecek (SORNA)
- District Representatives (without Portfolio): Claudia Huska (CORNA), Helen MacKay (NORNA)
If you are interested in learning more about ORNAA, your individual District, or want to learn how you can volunteer, please reach out to your District President, or myself. We welcome your feedback and support!
Jill Clark
25th ORNAA President 2023-2027
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