Our Leadership
Region Presidents
Connecting regional nurses to NJSNA’s statewide mission
Our six Region Presidents serve as vital connectors between NJSNA and nurses across the state. They lead local initiatives, foster member engagement, and ensure that nurses in every region have a voice in advocacy, education, and professional development.
Region 1
North Jersey
Region 2
Bergen & Hudson
Counties: Bergen, Hudson
President: Margaret Hopkins, BSN, RN, CCRN, C-ELBW, CPLC, HNB-BC
2025-2026
Read moreRegion 3
Essex & Union
Region 4
Central Jersey
Counties: Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Somerset, Bucks
President: Donna M. Penn DNP, RN, CNE, NEA-BC
2026-2027
Read moreRegion 5
South Jersey
Counties: Burlington, Camden, Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem
President: Marilyn Mapp, DNP, RN, NEA-BC
2025-2026
Read moreRegion 6
Coastal Region
Counties: Atlantic, Cape May, Monmouth, Ocean
President: Denise Nash-Luckenbach, PhD, MS, APRN, RN, CCRN, CPNP
2025-2027
Read moreYour Regional President is here to support you!
Connect, engage, and advocate for nursing in your community.











