Mr. Stella Uzoma
Acting National Coordinator
Our Journey
NANNPU-AZ Chapter: Our Story
From humble beginnings in 2018 to becoming a thriving professional community
Our Chapter Founder
Visionary leadership that shaped our chapter's foundation and continues to guide our mission
Dr. CHRIS AZODE
DNP RN-BC PMHNP-BC MBA PG Dip. Journalism
- NANNPU-AZ Chapter Founder
- Established September 2, 2018
- NANNPU-AZ Chapter First President
- Inaugural leadership role
- NANNPU National First Board Chair
- 2018 - present
The Beginning
Our story begins with a vision shared between friends and colleagues
The Inspiration
The idea to form NANNPU-AZ Chapter came about after a long conversation with Mr Ifiok Akpan, the current National President of NANNPU, who was working on his DNP program at Grand Canyon University at the time.
Dr. Akpan, a bosom friend and founding member of NANNPU, was President of NANNPU-NY Chapter. After attending an inaugural national meeting in Dallas Fort Worth, he shared the vision and benefits of NANNPU with our founder.
NANNPU Benefits Highlighted:
- Fertilization of ideas through collaboration
- Research opportunities and support
- Giving back to society
- Developing leadership skills
Key Connections
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Mrs. Ngozi Imoh
NANNPU Founder
Key Milestones
From our inaugural meeting to becoming a thriving professional community
- 2018
The Beginning
- September 2, 2018
Inaugural meeting held at the house of Mr. Chris & Mrs. Ngozi Azode at 4:00 PM with 7 founding members.
- Founding Members:
- Uchenna, Chinyere, Ezinne, +4 more
- 2018
Early Growth
- October 2018
Membership doubled from 7 to 14 members, showing early interest and momentum.
- 2020
Official Incorporation
- February 21, 2020
NANNPU-AZ became a nonprofit organization incorporated in the state of Arizona.
- 2020-2022
Perseverance Through Challenges
- COVID-19 Period
Despite membership challenges during COVID-19 & 10 dedicated members maintained regular meetings both at Airport Marriott Hotel and online.
- 2021
First Community Outreach
- Summer 2021
Members organized the first community outreach program, supplying water to homeless and vulnerable people in the Phoenix area.
- 2022
Continued Service
- 2022
Community outreach program repeated with a visit to St. Vincent De Paul, where members volunteered hours serving food to the poor and homeless.
- Present
Achievements & Recognition
- Current
Double digit membership, 2 successful leadership handovers, 2 successful end-of-year parties, and 4 national award recipients.
- Awards: 4
- 2021
First Community Outreach
- Summer 2021
Members organized the first community outreach program, supplying water to homeless and vulnerable people in the Phoenix area.
- 2022
Continued Service
- 2022
Community outreach program repeated with a visit to St. Vincent De Paul, where members volunteered hours serving food to the poor and homeless.
Overcoming Challenges
Our commitment to the mission kept us moving forward through difficult times
Early Challenges
- Member apathy
- Poor attendance
- Low enrollment
- COVID-19 Impact
What Kept Us Going
- Belief in NANNPU's mission
- Personal conviction
- Determination to succeed
- Grit of dedicated members
The Result
- 8-10 regular members
- Hybrid meeting format
- Stabilized consistency
- Laid strong foundation
National Leadership
Prod. and the second National General Secretary and current Board Chair
- 2 National Leaders
Award Recipients
Four members received national awards for their contributions
- 4 Awards
Community Impact
Multiple community outreach programs serving vulnerable populations
- 2+ Outreach Programs
Professional Growth
Active participation in annual educational conferences
- Many Conferences
National Leadership
The success story of the NANNPU-AZ Chapter should make every member proud. The association will be inaugurated in no distant time, and once the inauguration is done, the NANNPU-AZ Chapter will host the NANNPU National flagship program, the educational conference.
Gratitude & Recognition
NP Emeka Ekeezie
- Immediate Past President
- "For steadying the ship"
Dr. Kayode Oremosu
- Former Secretary
- "Leadership during difficult times"
NP Charity Okoronkwo
- Former Treasurer/Financial Secretary
- "Financial stewardship"
To God be the Glory!
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