Maine SGNA Board Members

Christine Nathan, CGRN, BSN, RN

President, Maine SGNA

I have worked in GI for the past 4 and a half years and have served on the board of SGNA for four years.  Prior to becoming a nurse in 2017, I was an elementary school teacher for 20+ years.  I feel professional development and staying current in GI practice enables me to care for my patients in the best possible way. 

Outside of work I enjoy the outdoors, skiing, mountain biking and hiking.  I also cherish spending time with my husband, our two adult children and our two fabulous 

 Jodi Freedman, RN

President Elect, Maine SGNA

I have been a member of MSGNA for eight years and a board member for the last five years. I have served as secretary and Vice President. I have been a GI nurse for eight years, working in an office setting until this past year, when I moved to MMC Endoscopy.
 
In my spare time, I enjoy hiking and spending time at the beautiful Maine coast with my husband, and visiting our three children.

Linda Daniels, GTS, AGTS, CFER

Past President, Maine SGNA

I have been GI technician for about 16 yrs. I started with Out Patients Ambulatory care unit moving to hospital base unit. I found my passion in GI. The excitement of understanding the body and fixing it with procedures. ( not to mention the cool tools we have) I was sponsored to join my local SGNA region to learn more. Joining SGNA has been a wonderful opportunity for me. I Was the first technician to be a Recipient of the Martha Mita scholarship for education in our region.
 
I created a clinical ladder for growth in this field for technicians that is used at Maine Medical Center. I have done presentation locally and nationally. I am creating a curriculum for a certification program for technicians, with workforce development at our local Community College. I am the current President of Maine SGNA and a voting board member of the National SGNA.
 

Sandy Masters RN BSN CGRN

Treasurer, Maine SGNA

I have been an RN for 37 years and practicing as an RN in GI for 33 years.  Currently I am the the Clinical Resource Nurse in Endoscopy at St Mary’s Regional Medical Center managing day to day patient care and needs of the department.
There is so much information to learn in GI, it’s never boring.  I am passionate about teaching patients the importance of screening for colon cancer.

In my off time I enjoy skiing, hiking , snow shoeing, beach days, shopping and spending time with family.

Sarah Hathaway, RN

Secretary, Maine SGNA

I have been a nurse for 12 years, the majority of which was spend in ASU/End.  I currently work in the Endoscopy department at Maine Medical Center, but previously worked at Mid Coast where I also cross-trained to the tech position.  I am looking forward to learning more as a board member and can’t wait to see where this profession takes me!

My husband and I live in Topsham with our 2 very rambunctious children (4 year old son and almost 2 year old daughter) and an incredibly patient 8 year old Lab mix.  In my spare time (which I have very little of) I enjoy reading and have recently learned how to cross stitch. 

 Barbara Young, CGRN, RN

Board of Directors

I have been working in Endoscopy for 39 years and have been an SGNA member since 1992. I obtained GI Certification in 1993. My current position is Clinical Care Coordinator/Supervisor at the PBMC Endoscopy Unit. I have been serving on the Maine SGNA board in various positions since 1993. I currently am in my third consecutive term as President. I count it a privilege to serve on the board of Maine SGNA. I serve because It fosters professional growth and gives me a voice in the practice of GI nursing.

I have one son and a lovely daughter in law. They are currently in Scotland where he is working on a Master of Fine Arts Degree. I am the proud mother of an Actor. My faith is very important to me and I am very active in my church. I love to shop and spend time with my husband and my Chihuahua, Moose.

Daniele Cote, RN

Board of Directors

 

Misty Foster, RN, BSN

Board Of Directors

I am currently the Nurse Manager of Digestive Health / Outpatient Department at Mid Coast Hospital, where I have worked in various roles over the last 17 years. I started as a CNA and have worked my way up the ladder with each educational achievement. I am currently half way through my Masters in Nursing Leadership. I have been in Endoscopy for the last 3 years and am working towards my CGRN certification.  I joined MSGNA to be able to learn from and network with my fellow GI community. I was encouraged to  became a board member to be an active player in keeping current advancing our profession more globally. 

Michelle Johnson

Board of Directors

Amy Wyllie, BSN, RN, CGRN

Board of Directors

 

 Ashley Wood, RN

Board of Directors

 

Tiffany Gray, RN

Board of Directors