Nursing Unit Advisory Board
Athens State University’s Nursing Unit and its collaborative partners recognize the value and importance of involving internal and external stakeholders in the development, delivery, and promotion of its campus programs through program advisory boards. These groups provide a critical link between educators, students, and practitioners in the field in order to achieve program quality and relevance.
Nursing Unit Advisory Board Members 2025-2026
Dr. Mark Reynolds
Chief Nurse Administrator, Athens State University
Dr. Kaneesha McNeely
Clinical Nursing Practice ,Huntsville Hospital
Dr. Stacy Powell
Interim Department Chair, Calhoun Community College
Amy Mahone RN, MSN
Director of Health Sciences Drake State Technical and Community College
Brandie Frayne, RN, BSN
Clinical Educator, Decatur-Morgan Hospital
Catherine Brown, MSN, RN, CNS, ACNS-BN
Chief Nursing Officer, Athens-Limestone Hospital
Andrea Bergman, MSN, FNP-C
Hometown Family Medical Urgent Care
Dr. Myrna Williamson
Director of Nursing, Northeast Alabama Community College
S’myjh Sims, RN
Athens State RN to BSN Program Student
Priscilla Martinez
Athens State Fast-Track/Joint Enrollment BSN Program Student
Carrie Wates, RN, BSN, NCSN
Athens State RN to BSN Program Alumni
Amy Shadoin PhD, RN, BSN
Athens State Fast-Track/Joint Enrollment BSN Program Alumni