SNA Officers 2023

Austin Ehler-President 

Hi everyone! My name is Austin Ehler, and I am the SNA president. I am from Colorado Springs, Colorado but have lived in Laramie for the past four years for school. I have wanted to work in healthcare for as long as I can remember. While I had many volunteer experiences as a teenager in both the PICU and NICU, I wasn't sure I picked the right career as a nurse until I discovered my Grandmother developed lung cancer. Seeing the support that nurses gave beyond the physical -- taking care of both the emotional and spiritual aspects of healing -- was empowering in ways that words can't describe. It was then that I knew nursing was my calling. Once graduating, I hope to start my career as a Critical Care Nurse before returning to school to be a Nurse Anesthetist. I decided to join SNA because I wanted to encourage comradery amongst nursing cohorts. Not only is this a great opportunity to volunteer and make in difference in our closely-knit community, but it is also a wonderful program to decompress after a long week of studying, traveling, and working. I look forward to this coming year, seeing new faces, and hopefully, making someone's day just a little bit better!

 

 

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Elle Lewis-Community Chair

Hi everyone! My name is Elle, and I am from the very rural Delta County, Colorado. When I graduated high school, I had my heart set on becoming a nurse and taking care of people in their most vulnerable times. I became a part of the Uwyo SNA because I wanted to help our small nursing community branch out and when I was close to beginning my journey, it was great to make new friends who shared my interests. I can't wait to meet all of you! 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Rachel Kuntz-Secretary

Hey everyone! My name is Rachel Kuntz, and I'm the secretary for the Student Nurses Association. I'm from Powell, Wyoming, but I plan on staying in Laramie for a few years. I had been on the fence about a couple different careers, and I finally made the decision to pursue nursing before my freshman year of college. After graduation, I want to pursue a career in Emergency Medicine or Pediatrics. I decided to run for the SNA board to provide wisdom to other students and to engage with other cohorts. I look forward to meeting and getting to know everyone! 

 

 

 

 

 

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Katie Oswald-Treasurer 

Hello! My name is Katie Oswald, and I am the current treasurer for the Student Nurses Association. I have lived in Parker, Colorado my whole life until I moved to Laramie for school. I knew I wanted to work in healthcare because I’ve always had an interest in how the human body works. Also, I have always had a passion for helping people, so nursing felt like the perfect opportunity for me to serve others. I became a part of SNA because I wanted to be a part of a community of students that have similar interests to me. It has been great to meet friends that are with me every step of the way in school, as well as to meet students in other cohorts. I can’t wait to continue making friends and building this community! 

 

 

 

 

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Alexyss LaDeaux-Freshman Representative 

Hello, everyone! My name is Alexyss LaDeaux and I am from Trent, South Dakota. One of my favorite hobbies is traveling. My favorite places I've been are Belize and Europe! Right now, the area of nursing that I am interested in is pediatrics. I am so happy to be a part of SNA and the rural community of Wyoming! My main job role is to help guide freshmen who are in nursing or are interested in it! I can't wait to continue making friends and building our community!