I am a member of the Spring 2013 cohort and with just one more year left in school I am excited to see where nursing can take me. I have lived in the Portland area for nearly all of my life, except for a stint in Corvallis, where I received my first degree in Biology at Oregon State University in 2010. So yes… I am a die-hard Beaver fan and you can often find me sporting my black and orange gear. I wanted to join student government because I think it is important that students have a say in their education. It is my hope that your concerns and/or excitements be relayed to the staff and faculty and that together, we can make the best of our education. 

Vice-President - Taylor Lovell

Hey everyone, my name is Taylor Lovell and I am your 2012-2013 Vice-President! I was a class senator last year, and I was really wanting to take on a bigger challenge within student government, so I am very excited to be the VP this year! I was born and raised in Pendleton, Oregon and spent my first two years of college on the Mac campus. I love running/working out, reading new books, being active in the community, and candy!! I am really looking forward to being a nurse, but I have no clue what field I want to go into. I do know that I would like to eventually go back to school and become a Nurse Practitioner. One of my passions is educating others about diabetes, because I was diagnosed with Type 1 when I was 9 years old. I had the opportunity to study abroad in the Bahamas last Jan Term educating the local people about diabetes management and how to live a healthier lifestyle, and it really opened my eyes to traveling and different ways to become involved in healthcare and helping others. I hope to do lots of traveling in my life, but right now I am focused and excited on this year and what it has in store!

Treasurer - Jeff Helbling

Hi, I’m Jeff your treasurer!!!! I love water sports and wind sports, sailing and kites are my hobbies. When water hits the magical temperature of 32* and the rain turns to snow I love snowboarding! I attended Portland State for two years before transferring to Linfield. At PSU I had an athletic career competing in the PAC-10, I will let you guess what sport. I was drawn to nursing because we get to be in the center of everything, spend the most time with patients, and of course nurses are the coolest! As your treasurer I am very excited to bring my skills as an accomplished mathalete (yes, I have won competitions) and work experience of designing inventory management systems for helicopter parts to help improve our campus.

Secretary - Emily Lee

Hello, I’m Emily, your ASLC-PC Secretary! I was born and raised in Roseburg, Oregon. I fulfilled my prerequisites at the McMinnville Campus and started nursing school at the Portland Campus in Fall 2011. I found my passion for nursing while working at an assisted living in Roseburg during the summer and holidays since graduating high school. Although my medical experience is mainly with the elderly population, I hope to specialize in OB because I have an interest in embryology and women’s health. Outside of school, I enjoy swimming, hiking, running, reading, and spending time with my family and friends. I am excited to work with the other members of ASLC-PC to make the Portland Campus an even stronger community! 

Co-Student Events Coordinator - Dorothy Sterling

Co-Student Events Coordinator - Hayley Steele

Hello, my name is Hayley and I am one of your student events coordinators. I grew up in a small town in eastern Oregon and then I moved to Salem where I still live when not at school. I completed my prerequisites at Linfield McMinnville along side my brother that still goes to Linfield Mac. In McMinnville I learned that chemistry is pretty awesome and I played lacrosse there. I had a hard time deciding between being a chemistry or a nursing major. However I followed my heart and started nursing school in Portland Fall 2012. It was the right decision. When I am done with nursing school I want to work in pediatrics. However my ultimate goal is to go back to graduate school and become a nurse practitioner either an FNP or a PNP. Outside of school I am pretty much up for anything as long as it is fun! Well enough about me, my partner and I will be planning some great events for all of campus to enjoy. School is stressful so we want to relieve that stress with awesome events. Let me know how we are doing and if you like the events.

Club & Professional Organization Liaison - Ashley Fisher

Why, Hello!  I'm Ashley, ASLC-PC's 2012-13 Club and Professional Organization Liaison (CPOL), and I am entering my senior year here at Linfield.  I am originally from the Bay, but traveled to Oregon in 2006 and never left :)  I have a strong background in healthcare, and am excited to be entering a profession that will allow me to pursue my passions, while also allowing me to grow both professionally and personally. I chose to become your CPOL because Linfield offers so many great opportunities to students beyond our nursing education, and I want to help my fellow students make the most of your campus experience! 

Committee Liason -  Leilani Speer

Aloha! My name is Leilani Speer and I am your 2012-2013 ASLC-PC Committee Liaison! I am from theislandofOahu,Hawaii, and have been inOregonfor four years now. I am a senior here at the Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing and as such, I hope to make impact on campus and in classmates lives here at Linfield. I am always down for great conversation, good laughs, and lending a listening ear to others. As the committee liaison this year it is my hope to aid others on campus in creating a campus that is welcoming, fun, and filled with resources for faculty and students alike. Suggestions and comments are always welcome, as are friendly waves in the hall! Thanks for checkin out my bio and see you around campus!

Health Science Senator - Alisa Peak

Hi! My name is Alisa, I was born in Washington but grew up most of my life in Salem, OR. I transferred from the McMinnville campus to the Portland campus in the fall of 2010 as a nursing student, and switched my major to Public Health just last fall of 2011. My ethnicity is Korean and I can speak both Korean and English fluently, but English was my second language to begin with. After obtaining my bachelors in public health from Linfield I hope to reapply to the nursing program or PA program and incorporate public health education in the healthcare field. Throughout the year, I have been through a lot and learned a lot about myself. Running for Health Science Senator was another way to see how far I can push myself and to have a voice for the Health Science students…Im excited to be part of student government this year and am anxious to see what Linfield has to offer!

May 2013 Senator (2011 Fall Start Class Senator) - D'Leene Peet

My name is D’Leene (Day-Leen) Peet, I’m 28, and I’ve been happily married for 11 years:). I‘m currently a Nationally Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and have been in the medical field for 14 years now. I started volunteering at the McMinnville hospital when I was 14 as well as a veterinary clinic. I became a CNA and then went to school for medical assisting so we could start a family before I started nursing school. I work in the hospital as well as medical clinics as a float/fill in person doing pediatrics, family practice, internal medicine, Coumadin clinic, OB/GYN, radiology, breast center, cancer center, neurology, orthopedics, triage, medical records, billing/coding, admitting, and laboratory. I love floating because of the variety of jobs I'm able to do.
I have three children Rylan, Kearnan, and Brennan. We lost our first two boys but Brennan is more than we could have dreamed of, and I say I have three because I do…they existed…they are my children and they matter too much to not say I had them. We lost Rylan in a car accident July 28th, 2007 when I was 38 weeks pregnant, as well as my uterus due to rupture. We did IVF with a gestational carrier and at 24 weeks we lost Kearnan, our second son, July 14th, 2008. Brennan was born July 31, 2009 after a long, heartbreaking, battle with our gestational carrier. We are enjoying our lives as his parents and he is spoiling us a bit because he is the best kid you could imagine. There is nothing better!
In the very little spare time I have I work on classic cars with my husband (my daily driver is a ‘64 Chevrolet, Corvair, when I’m not commuting to campus, so it sometimes needs attention), dance including ballet, country western, and salsa, and I love being with my family and friends.

May 2013 Senator (2011 Spring Start Class Senator) - Affiongma Udosenata

Hello everyone, I am the spring 2011-start cohort Class Senator. Born and raised in Nigeria and moved to the United States in 2002. I started my teenage life in Eugene, home of the ducks, floated slowly via the Willamette to Beaver nation (Corvallis) in 2006 and finally ended up Portland at Linfield college. I have four brothers and four sisters amazingly, I am the last born.  With an enriched cultural background, and the ability to Ibibio (my local dialect), pidgin English and English as my second language.  I was an Exercise Sport Science major at Oregon State University before transferring to Linfield to fulfill my education in nursing. I must say, I have enjoyed being a part of the  Linfield  community and I have been blessed with staffs and students that have lifted me up through challenges. It fair to say that I wanted to get involved on campus  to become part of the student voice. I was encourage by my nursing comrades to join the student government. Some of my interest are cooking, dancing, staying active and exploring other hidden talents.

August 2013 Class Senator (August 2012 Start Class Senator) - Shaunessy Rogers

Hey there!  I'm Shaunessy, Class Senator for the accelerated 2012 Summer Start Cohort.  I'm from a small town in Southern Utah.  I moved to Portland in 2008 after graduating from the University of Utah with a degree in Biology.  I worked as a research tech and lab manager at OHSU for a few years before discovering that I really wanted to be a nurse.  Although lately I spend most of my time studying, I also enjoy hiking, snowboarding, playing board games, and spending time with my family and two wiener dogs.  I'm keeping an open mind as to what area of nursing I want to work in, but hope to pursue a DNP in the future.  I look forward to representing my cohort and having a great experience at Linfield! Thanks! Shaunessy

December 2013 Senator (2012 Spring Start Class Senator) - Amber Bernosky

Hello, I am the new class senator for the Spring '12 start cohort! I officially only have a year left! I have enjoyed my time at Linfield and this last semester I was very involved with my cohort and realized that I was sad that I didn't get involved from the begining, so when the opportunity presented itself I took it! I was born in northern Nevada where I have spent half of my life then moved to and graduated from high school in Salem, where I still currently live and make the brave commute each day. When I am not at school or studying I am either working or planning my wedding which is happening this Summer. I also enjoy running, biking, crafting, and sleeping. 

May 2014 Class Senator (Fall 2012 Start Class Senator) - James Rhodes

My name is James, I’m happy to be the Fall-start Class Senator this year. I’m almost a native Oregonian but not quite, I was born in Chicago and came here to Portland when I was 4 so I definitely still have connections there but this is home for me. This is my 5^th year at Linfield, I finished my biology degree in 2011 and I’m looking forward to continuing here as I pursue becoming a nurse practitioner. I have some experience working with the elderly and with developmentally disabled kids so that’s a big age range but I’m still undecided as to what kind of NP I would like to be. Outside of school I’m a big sports fan, I’m all for the Ducks, Cubs, Blazers, Bears, and Blackhawks, and I like rock-climbing or playing football and basketball. Looking forward to the year I think it will be a great one, as with everyone on ASLC if you have questions or ideas please let us know!

December 2014 Class Senator (Spring 2013 Start Class Senator) - Madison Dinger

Hello everyone I'm Madison the Spring 2013 Start Class Senator! I am very excited to be involved on campus and get to know all of us in the Spring 2013 cohort.  I was born and raised in the Seattle area so the rain doesn't bother me too much.  I attended the McMinnville Campus before making the move to Portland.  I really do not know what type of nursing I want to go into but what ever it is I want to be great at it.  When I'm not in class or studying I love spending time outside. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends, going to the gym/exercising, making crafts, and baking when I can.  I'm thrilled to be here and cant wait to see what the year has in store for all of us!James Rhodes

Community Senator - Megan Cusick

Hey everyone! I am Megan Cusick, a community senator for the ’12-’13 school year! I was born and raised in Clackamas, Oregon and have taken courses all over Oregon before coming to Linfield Nursing School in Spring of ’11. I have two wonderful big sisters, and the best friends anyone could ask for that I love to spend my time with. I also enjoy reading, playing outside, doing arts and crafts, and traveling. Next January I will get to go to Thailand with other Linfield nursing students, and I cannot wait! Until then I will be STUDYING and working at Gales Creek Camp for kids with diabetes, daycare, and in the Fan Shop- GO BLAZERS! Nursing is amazing, and would I love to travel and work with kids, but am excited to see where the next year will take me!

Community Senator - Apolonia Martinez

Hey my name is Apolonia Martinez and I am one of your 2013-2014 Community Senators. I am from Glendale, California so this rainy weather here in Portland is a real downer but I love this city nonetheless. I am one of four children and am fluent in Spanish.I did my first two years at the McMinnville campus where I played on the Women's Soccer team. I have no idea what type of nursing I want to do but am having a fun time experiencing the different clinical rotations. I love reading, hiking, spending time with friends and family, and especially napping. I am also a peer mentor on campus and look forward to be a member of ASLC-PC.

Community Senator - Cecelia Gray

If I haven't met you yet, I'm Cece and am one of your 2012-2013 Community Senators.  I was raised in Eagle River, Alaska, so coming to the big ole' city of Portland this fall has been quite a new experience!  I came from the McMinnville campus, where I played lacrosse (rather poorly..) and learned how to solve a rubik's cube in stellar time as part of the ever so [un]popular Cube Club!  I love hiking, running, reading, and of course indulging in my favorite shows (seasons at a time thanks to handy Netflix!).  I hope to work as a community nurse, with my absolute dream job as a school nurse or nurse at a correctional facility.  Anywho, enough about me; I am here to represent you all, so plese let me know if there is anything I can do for you!!

Community Senator - Maribel Mendoza

My name is Maribel Mendoza, I have three wonderful children and becoming a nurse has been my childhood dream. I commute from Salem.

Community Senator - Jordan Reed

Hey everyone! My name is Jordan Reed and I am one of the ASLC-PC Community Senators. I am from Albany, Oregon and have lived in that lovely town my whole life. I went to the McMinnville campus to fulfill my prerequisites and started nursing school here in Fall 2011. Outside of school, I am on worship team at my church in Albany where I play piano and/or sing. Music is a passion of mine along with partaking in sports! Volleyball and basketball are my favorites, but I am willing to play mostly anything to keep active. I have known I wanted to be a nurse since I was little. Helping and caring for people has always been a passion of mine and I plan on continuing this after school. My ultimate goal is to be a labor and delivery nurse because well lets face it…babies are so cute! Besides that, I love sharing the moment with families when they see their new child being born and being a part of their care.

 Green Senator - Bekkie Creswell

I'm Becky, I'm from Bend, OR, though I've done lots of moving around on the West Coast, including Phoenix, AZ; Long Beach, CA; and here in Portland. I'm excited to be the ASL-PC's Sustainability Coordinator because I am passionate about doing what's right/good for the planet Earth. My second "career" is as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner and competitor. I also love science, working out, gardening, doing art, sewing, cooking, telling jokes, and listening to rad tunes. Oh yea, and nursing.