Appointment of New WANS Workgroup Directors

Published on February 10, 2026

WANS is pleased to announce the appointment of new Directors to lead its key workgroups, strengthening organizational capacity and advancing its strategic priorities. These appointments bring together distinguished nursing leaders with extensive experience in research, education, global engagement, and professional service.

  • Secretariat: Linda Kim, AAPINA, Associate Professor and Director, Center for Global Nursing and Health, The University of Texas at Austin
  • Communications: Wonshik Chee, AAPINA, Research Professor, The University of Texas at Austin
  • Research & Professional Development: Kyungeh An, AAPINA, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, Thomas Jefferson University
  • Strategic Advancement: Hsiu‑Min Tsai, AAPINA; Taiwan Nurses Association, Dean, Hungkuang University, Taiwan
  • Global Engagement: Jung‑Ah Lee, AAPINA, Associate Dean, Culture and Community Engagement, Professor and PhD Program Director, University of California, Irvine

These leaders will guide WANS workgroups in strengthening internal operations, enhancing scholarly and professional development activities, expanding global partnerships, and supporting the organization’s long‑term vision. WANS looks forward to their leadership and collaborative contributions.