About The Michigan Nursing Students Association (MNSA)

Our Mission

The MNSA advocates for, unites, and empowers nursing students in Michigan by providing information, resources, and opportunities that promote their growth as future registered nurses.

About MNSA’s History

The Michigan Nursing Students Association (MNSA) has a rich history of serving nursing students in Michigan. Originally organized as a non-profit association on August 15, 1951, it became a domestic non-profit corporation on November 19, 1987.

Since then, we have been committed to providing our members with valuable resources and opportunities to help them succeed in their nursing education and future careers.

Proud Member of NSNA

MNSA is a proud constituent of the National Student Nurses Association (NSNA), representing nursing students throughout the state of Michigan.

With an average of 1,700-2,000 members throughout the year, we are dedicated to supporting and representing the voices of nursing students in our state.

Join Us Today

Are you a nursing student in Michigan looking for support, resources, and opportunities to grow as a future registered nurse? Look no further than MNSA!

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Board of Directors

Misty Russell, RN

President | University of Michigan - Flint
Hello everyone! My name is Misty, I am in my last year at the University of Michigan-Flint’s RN to BSN program. I received my AAS-Nursing Degree at Henry Ford College. During my time at HFC, I was a School of Nursing Peer Mentor, a student member of the ACEN Committee, and the Activity Director of the SNA at HFC. I have completed the Leadership and Honors University Program with the NSNA with whom I am a PIT Recruiter as well as a member of the 2023-2024 Resolutions Committee. I am enjoying every moment of my journey through nursing school. My goal is to gain as much knowledge as possible to be the best nurse I can be for my patients and our profession. My long-term goals include completing UMF’s DNP with MSN program and to one day teach nursing students just as ourselves! I‘ve been blessed to have some great mentors, some words of wisdom from one that I always strive for is “everything you do doesn’t have to be perfect, but it should be excellent, make sure you always move with excellence.” Feel free to reach out with any questions or support I may be able to provide from the MNSA or as a nursing student! I hope to serve the MNSA & all MI nursing students to the best of my abilities!
President@minursingstudentsassociation.org
Taylor Hebert

1st Vice President | Sienna Heights University
Hi! My name is Taylor Hebert and I'm a nursing student at Siena Heights University. I'm currently a Sophomore and part of Siena Heights Student Nursing Association. I aim to graduate with my BSN in nursing and work at Mott's Children's Hospital in the NICU department. I applied for this position because I love collaborating with fellow nursing students and assisting them in any way possible. Some information about me is that I'm married and a mother of three. I love the outdoors and working with our animals at our mini farm. I'm a certified Medical assistant, EKG specialist, and phlebotomist. I look forward to working with my nursing community!
1stVP@MiNursingStudentsAssociation.org
Vallery Seay

2nd Vice President | Baker College - Cadillac
My name is Vallery Seay. I will be graduating with my BSN from Baker College of Cadillac in May of 2025. I love being involved in leadership and have served in several leadership positions since I started the nursing program. I served one year as the project chairperson of my local Student Nurses’ Association chapter. I enjoyed setting up fundraisers for our local chapter and assisting fellow students with volunteer opportunities. I am now serving my third year as the 2nd Vice President of the Michigan Nursing Students Association. I am interested in emergency nursing, mental health, public health, and policy. I also plan on becoming a travel nurse someday after I get some experience. I am always open to suggestions and new ideas for our annual convention, so feel free to reach out!

2ndVP@minursingstudentsassociation.org
Lydia Gryguc

Secretary | Henry Ford College
Hi! My name is Lydia Gryguc and I am a nursing student at Henry Ford College. I have worked as a nursing assistant for two years, which has given me valuable hands-on experience in patient care. While I hope to become an ICU nurse, I’m still exploring different career options within the nursing field. I’m excited to serve in this position and look forward to helping my fellow nursing students by providing support and fostering a sense of community within our program. In my free time, I enjoy reading, cooking, and baking—activities that allow me to relax outside of school.
Secretary@minursingstudentsassociation.org
Michelle Gallegos

BTN Director | Michigan State University

Hi my name is Michelle Gallegos, I am a Nursing Student at Michigan State University. A little information about me is that I am in the Running and Triathlon clubs. I love the outdoors and I like to scrapbook a lot. The reason why I ran for this position is because I always enjoyed interacting with other Nursing students. I want to learn more about their undergraduate learning experiences and interact with Nurses in different specialties. My plan after MNSA is to become a Pediatric Nurse. I may look into graduate school. During the MNSA convention, I was inspired to continue my education and it is something I would like to do for future nursing students.
BTNdirector@minursingstudentsassociation.org
Alyssa Ziemba

Membership Director | Baker College Cadillac
Hello! I'm Alyssa Ziemba and I'm a nursing student at Baker College, Cadillac campus. I have been working as an MA for the last 2 years of my nursing school journey. I've really grown to enjoy mental health this semester and think maybe that could be the specialty I go into after graduation. However, I've always wanted to go into pediatrics. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling!
Membership@MiNursingStudentsAssociation.org
Sam Klingler

Communications Director | Michigan State University
Hi! My name is Sam Klingler. I am currently a senior at Michigan State University. I am double majoring in nursing and psychology with a minor in human behavior and social services. I am in my second year of being the 1st Vice president of the MSU NSA and am excited to be the communications director for MNSA. I am currently working as a psych tech on an adult psychiatric unit and want to be a psych nurse when I graduate. My goal is to eventually get my DNP in psychiatric mental health. Outside of school and work, I enjoy watching soccer and am a student section leader for the Red Cedar Rowdies which is the MSU men’s and women’s soccer student section. I also love Broadway musicals and see every musical that comes to the Wharton Center on campus!
Communications@MiNursingStudentsAssociation.org