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2023 North Texas Nurse Practitioners Elections

President-Elect & Secretary Candidates

1.PRESIDENT ELECT CANDIDATES:
Review candidate information below and select one person as your choice

Tammie S. Williams, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE
Tammie S. Williams is a dedicated healthcare professional with a passion for education, advocacy, and community service. With over 25 years of experience as a registered nurse and more than 10 years as a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Tammie brings a wealth of expertise to her candidacy for the position of President-elect for North Texas Nurse Practitioner (NTNP). As an Assistant Professor of Professional Practice and FNP Program Coordinator in the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences at Texas Christian University, Tammie is committed to shaping the next generation of nurse practitioners. Her dedication to education is further evident in her role as an adjunct AO Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Arlington. Tammie's commitment to patient care is demonstrated through her practice as a
Family Nurse Practitioner at Murdock Health, PLLC., and as a volunteer at the Hope Clinic of McKinney. In these capacities, she provides vital healthcare services to underserved populations, showcasing her compassion and dedication.

Tammie's engagement extends beyond the academic realm. She currently serves as the Treasurer of NTNP, actively contributing to the organization's success. Her involvement includes participation in community service and dedicated service on the Spring Conference Committee for the past 3 years, where she has honed her skills in planning and executing successful events. Tammie's leadership qualities shine brightly in her multifaceted roles. Beyond her involvement with NTNP, she is a vital member of the Collin County Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated, where she serves as Chair of the Policies and Procedures Committee. Additionally, she plays an integral part in the Xi Phi Chapter of Chi Eta Phi Nursing Sorority, contributing to grant writing and jurisprudence committees. Committed to professional growth, Tammie is a member of professional organizations such as
Texas Nurse Practitioners, American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Beta Alpha Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, and the National League for Nurses.

Her dedication to the field is also evident through her participation as an inaugural Climate Change Fellow at the Center for Health Equity Education & Advocacy (CHEEA) Cambridge Health Alliance. With a family of two adult male sons and a loving husband of over 26 years, Tammie understands the importance of balancing personal and professional responsibilities. In
her spare time, she enjoys traveling and reading to nurture her holistic approach to life. Tammie's diverse experiences, strong business acumen, ethical principles, leadership skills, and ability to connect with others make her an exceptional candidate for the position of President-elect at NTNP. Her vision for an engaging, educational, and inclusive organization aligns seamlessly with the mission and vision of Texas Nurse Practitioners and the
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Tammie's dedication to excellence and her unwavering commitment to the nursing community make her a fitting choice for this pivotal role.

Sandy McCoy, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
I am seeking the position as President Elect for NTNP because I think I have not been as involved as I should have been these last few years because of starting my practice. It is doing well now so I feel I have the time to dedicate to the position. I also think because of my previous experience that I can offer much to the organization and can be creative to keep NTNP moving forward. I have been good with problem solving and thinking outside the box. I also have a great rapport with TNP and a feel for the legislative process whi
2.SECRETARY CANDIDATES:
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Christie Acho, DNP, APRN, CNP, FNP-C 
I have been an RN for 38 years, Certified FNP for 13 years and DNP for 9 years. I have been teaching at Texas Woman’s University since January 2017 as an Assistant clinical Professor. Currently, I am the FNP Track Coordinator and serve on the Graduate Academic Affairs Committee as well as Dallas Chair elect and Faculty senator for the TWU Dallas Campus. I have worked with coworkers to align the TWU FNP traditional and online program for uniformity. I am a member of the search committee and am on the university workload policy committee revising and update the policy for equity and parity.

I was the president of Nigerian Nurse Practitioner Association in 2022.
I have maintained membership with NTNP since 2008 and TNP since 2009. I served as a committee member during our last educational CE conference in 2023 ‘The Modern NP: Advancing Leadership, Promoting Healing”. I am a hard worker and great team player, willing to do whatever is needed to get the work done.