Name: 10440 Marklein Avenue
Address: 10440 Marklein Avenue, Mission Hills, California 91345
Telephone: (646) 251-6744

10440 Marklein Avenue

Mission Hills, California 91345

Phone (646) 251-6744

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University of the Philippines Nursing Alumni Association International, Inc.

The UPNAA - Northern Central Region Chapter covers the following states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North & South Dakota, Ohio, and Wisconsin

Chapter Description and Information

This chapter serves as a vital anchor for UP nursing alumni working and living in the mid-north and central states of the U.S., helping members maintain professional ties, earn continuing education, and give back to their alma mater.

Core Objectives

Professional Networking: Bridging generations of UP nurses to assist with career advancement, mentorship, and clinical leadership in the United States.
Support for the Motherland: Organizing fundraising and collaborative projects directly benefiting the UP College of Nursing (UPCN) and local communities in the Philippines.
Continuing Education: Aligning with UPNAAI's global educational and research initiatives to foster the "UP tradition of excellence" in healthcare.

Officers

President

Victoria Reyes Bryan, MSN, RN, LNHA, COHN-s
UPCN Class of 1991 Michigan
Vice President

Cristina Presbitero, BSN, RN, WCC
UPCN Class of 1989
Minnesota
Secretary

Emmeline Mocorro-Ma, BSN, MS, APRN-BC
UPCN Class of 1990
Michigan
Treasurer

Melinda Ganapin, BSN, RN, ONC
UPCN Class of 1995
Minnesota
Auditor

Eden Ferrer Alfaro, BSN, RN
UPPGH SN Class of 1968
Michigan

Board of Directors

Stella Prosperoso Boyle, BSN, RN

UPCN Class of 1990
Michigan
Jessica Malvas, BSN, RN

UOCN Class 1991
Illinois

Chapter Adviser

Lyvia Mendoza Villegas, MA, BSN'71, GN'68, RN, FNP

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47th UPNAAI Convention, Detroit, Michigan

UPNAA - NCR Chapter is happy to host the 47th Annual UPNAAI Convention.

Gathering at the heart of the Motor City, UP-educated nurses, global healthcare leaders, and affiliates will convene for a weekend of professional development, nostalgia, and community building.

Convention Overview

Dates: July 31 – August 1, 2026
Location: Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center (400 Renaissance Dr W, Detroit, MI 48243)
Theme: “Nurses: A Force Amidst Challenging Issues and Emerging Trends in Healthcare”

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Nurses Week Event (2026)

(UPNAA-NCR) recently recently marked a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to professional excellence and community empowerment.

Our first Continuing Education (CE) seminar, "Implicit Bias in Healthcare System," brought together nurses, allied health professionals, and community members for an insightful afternoon of learning, introspection, and dialogue.

The event was a resounding success, achieving an overwhelming 100% recommendation rate from all attendees. Driven by our goal to support our members' professional requirements, we utilized a streamlined fulfillment process that instantly delivered 2-hour CE certificates to participants' emails upon post-test completion—a feature that received immense praise.

Key Highlights & Participant Feedback

Engaging Multimedia: Curated film screenings served as powerful catalysts to visually demonstrate how implicit bias manifests in real-world clinical settings.

Interactive Panel & Q&A: Attendees highly valued the lively panel discussion and Q&A segments, which allowed for vulnerable, honest conversations regarding the systemic biases present in modern healthcare.

High Relevance: Participants noted that the learning objectives, content relevance, and strategies for practical application directly aligned with their daily clinical duties (all scoring 4.84 / 5.0).

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