2024-2025 Consultants & Advisors

Welcome, fellow New Jersey nursing students and nursing faculty. My name is Regina Adams and I am the Organizational Manager for the New Jersey Nursing Students. My focus is to provide support and guidance to the students as they plan the annual convention and transition into their new leadership roles. There is an enormous amount of work that board members must accomplish to ensure a successful convention. It is my pleasure to be a part of this wonderful organization. We hope that you will take advantage of all the focus sessions have to offer and enjoy the first night party. On a personal note, I am a graduate of Capital Health System School of Nursing in Trenton, NJ. I finished my bachelor's in nursing and master's in nursing leadership from Thomas Edison State University. Presently, I am a director of surgical services at Hunterdon Medical Center. The nursing profession provides numerous opportunities! Seek and you shall find your calling and passion.

Illya DeVera-Bonilla is faculty at the Trinitas School of Nursing (TSON) in Elizabeth, New
Jersey.  Ms. DeVera-Bonilla received her MSN in Education from the College of St. Elizabeth in
Convent Station, New Jersey.  Currently she is the lead faculty for the Foundations of Nursing,
course lecturer for the Fundamentals of Nursing course and she mentors senior students in their
Leadership & Management seminar.   Additionally, she has served as manager of the learning
simulation center at the school of nursing.  Ms. DeVera-Bonilla coordinates the school’s student
success initiative, STEPS Program (Success Through Effort Planning & Support), a program
which assists students in managing the rigors of nursing school through her coaching of the
students.  Ms. DeVera-Bonilla’s passion is her mentoring of new graduate nurses and nursing
students into the professional nursing role.  As the New Jersey League for Nursing’s mentor for
the New Jersey Nursing Student (NJNS) association, she is able combine her passion for
mentoring and her knowledge of leadership in developing the next generation of nursing leaders
through the NJNS.  Ms. DeVera-Bonilla’s clinical specialty is in critical care nursing.

Dan Misa is the full time night shift nurse educator (effective November 2022) and a per diem administrative manager (nursing supervisor) at Atlantic Health System Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains, NJ. Mr. Misa received his MSN degree in nursing leadership and management and his BS in nursing degree from the School of Nursing and College of Nursing, respectively, from Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. He is the current treasurer for the New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) and the Institute for Nursing (IFN), serving as the chairperson of the NJSNA & IFN Joint Finance Committee. Mr. Misa has previously served as representative to the American Nurses Association Membership Assembly, president of NJSNA Region 1 (Morris, Sussex, Passaic, and Warren Counties) and chairperson of the Nominations Committee at the state and region levels. He is a frequent speaker for NJNS, having presented on the topics of emergency nursing, travel nursing, and men in the nursing profession at past annual conventions and at a Council of School Participants (COSP) event. Mr. Misa holds certifications in emergency nursing, pediatric emergency nursing, and as a nurse executive, and he is pleased to support NJNS and its nursing student members on behalf of NJSNA.

President, Tau Chi Chapter, Inc. Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated®
Past President, New Jersey State Nurses Association (NJSNA) 2015-2017
Nursing Leader: Advocating for nurses and the nursing profession.
 
Norma Rodgers-Frink started her professional journey 39 years ago as a Licensed Practical Nurse. In 1999 she earned her Bachelors in Nursing with a minor in Business Management from Bloomfield College. In 2001 Mrs. Rodgers-Frink embarked on a career path within the pharmaceutical Industry and is currently working for Syneos Health as a Manager, Clinical Operations overseeing a team of 28 Clinical Trial Managers and Study Start Up Specialist. Mrs. Rodgers-Frink is a 2024 graduate of McKinsey Leadership Academy; 2014 Nurse In Washington Internship Fellow and 2004 Fellow of the Rutgers University Minority Nurse Leadership Institute. For over 22 years Mrs. Rodgers-Frink has held dual research related certifications (CCRA & ACRP-PM) from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. In 2021 Mrs. Rodgers-Frink expended her knowledge of good meeting governance and bylaws by becoming a Registered Parliamentarian (RP) with the National Association of Parliamentarians. Mrs. Rodgers-Frink currently serves as the President of Tau Chi Chapter, Inc. of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated® and Presidential Advisor for the President of New Jersey Nursing Student, Inc.
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In 1998 Mrs. Rodgers-Frink served as the 1st African American President of the New Jersey Nursing Students, Inc. Mrs. Rodgers-Frink has been very active in the New Jersey State Nurses Association/Institute for Nursing (NJSNA/IFN) for over 25 years by serving on several committees, promoting, and addressing healthcare practice and policy issues. In January 2015, Mrs. Rodgers-Frink was sworn in as the 45th President (2nd African American) of the New Jersey State Nurses Association, where she continues to advance the profession of nursing by advocating for nurses and the communities where nurses live and work, research, and education. During her presidency Mrs. Rodgers-Frink focused on Gun Violence as a public health crisis and cultural diversity in nursing. Mrs. Rodgers-Frink continues to mentor new graduates and nursing students. She is actively engaged in several professional and civic organizations, community initiatives and legislative affairs that positively impact the delivery of nursing and nursing care in all settings.
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Mrs. Rodgers-Frink is a sought after speaking addressing issues related to clinical trials, nursing legislation, nursing leadership, gun violence, and a variety of cancer topics. Mrs. Rodgers-Frink has been an active member of the Tau Chi Chapter, Incorporated of Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Incorporated since joining the organization in 2008. Currently serving on numerous regional and national committees. In addition to being a lifetime member of the National Black Nurses Association, Mrs. Rodgers-Frink is a member of Delta Kappa Sigma, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Incorporated®.
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Awards and Honors:
Institute For Nursing, Diva of Nursing Award; April 2019, NAACP Plainfield Community Service Award, October 2018, Northern NJ Black Nurses Association – 1st Inductee Hall of Honor; June 2017; Eta Pi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Citizen of the Year Award, 2016; Bloomfield College Alumni Hall of Honor Award, 2016; Northern New Jersey Black Nurses Association Member of the Year Award, 2013; Concerned Black Nurses of Newark, Inc. Nurse Researcher of the Year Award, 2013; New Jersey League for Nurses 2012 Nurse Recognition Award; Tau Chi Chapter, Leadership Award 2012; Tau Chi Chapter, Community Service Award 2012; Northeast Region, Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Inc. 2012 Member of the Year Nominee; Concerned Black Nurses of Newark, Inc. Nurse of the Year Award, 2003 and Who’s Who Among American Colleges, 1998 & 1999.
 
TV Appearances:

• Dr. Oz Show July 8, 2019: Fat shaming and Bullying, S10:E170

• Steve Adubato New Jersey Capitol Report, Sept 24 2016: Gun Violence and Nursing

• https://www.njtvonline.org/programs/new-jersey-capitol-report/new-jersey-capitol-report-norma-rodgers-michael-aron-and-jim-mcqueeny-michele-byers/​

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