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Yvonne Wesley, RN, Ph.D. FAAN, Secretary Dr. Yvonne Wesley earned her Ph.D. in Nursing from New York University where her focus was Research and Theory Development. With a Masters Degree in Nursing from Rutgers University in Newark, she specialized in maternal/child health and has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. Currently, she is an Independent Health Consultant and an Adjunct Associate Professor in the College of Nursing at New York University and Kean University. Prior positions include: Vice President of Community Relations at Meridian Health, Vice President of Research and Development at the Northern NJ Maternal-Child Health Consortium, and Director of Nursing at Newark Community Health Center. Dr. Wesley started her nursing career at Newark's Martland Hospital in 1978, now known as UMDNJ [University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey]. For 10 years she was a staff nurse providing care for pregnant women and low-birth weight infants. She was then promoted to the position of High-Risk Obstetrical Coordinator. As a member of Governor Elect Jon Corzine's transition team, Dr. Wesley was instrumental in developing Health Care and Senior Services Policies in 2005. Dr. Wesley has served in numerous leadership roles including AWHONN's [Association of Women's Health, Obstetrics and Neonatal Nursing] Research and Review Advisory Panel in Washington, D.C. and the New Jersey Governor's Council on the Prevention of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities. She has also maintained her local presence in Newark as she served as Vice President for the Concerned Black Nurses of Newark Inc in 2006. Moreover in 2006, she served as Co-Chair for Newark Mayor Cory Booker's transition team and Chaired the Child and Family Well-being Policy Group. As a result of her high academic achievement she has been inducted into two International Honor Societies; Kappa Delta Pi, and Sigma Theta Tau. In recognition of her collective accomplishments and contributions to health care, Dr Wesley was inducted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing in 2004 and honored by the New Jersey League for Nursing. Dr. Wesley has appeared on both local and national network television as she continues to promote wellness. Due to her deep-rooted commitment to promoting wellness, she has lectured both nationally and internationally. Her research skills and style of diplomacy have shaped her into a caring health care executive. She attributes her success to the strength of her parents, the love of her family and friends, commitment to nursing and most of all her trust in the Lord Jesus Christ. Dr. Wesley was appointed to the University Hospital Board of Directors in November 2007. Her term will expire in 2010. | 
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