Announcing NODNA’s Director of Organizational Advancement – Reynecia “Rey” Ricks, MSN, RN

Dear NODNA Members,

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Reynecia “Rey” Ricks, MSN, RN as NODNA’s Director of Organizational Advancement!

Rey is a dedicated, results-oriented healthcare strategist and registered nurse with clinical and progressive leadership experience in the Greater New Orleans area. She holds a BSN from LSU Health Sciences Center–New Orleans and an MSN (Leadership & Management) from Western Governors University.

Currently serving as a change agent in Quality Management and Consulting, Rey excels at driving quality performance and improving cost efficiency through thoughtful policy implementation, actionable data insights, and coordinated care across multiple markets.

A passionate servant leader, she also serves on the Board of Directors for Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans and is an active member of the Urban League of Louisiana Young Professionals and the Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale.

In her new role, Rey will advance NODNA’s mission through oversight of the Programs and Research Committees, championing nursing research, evidence-based practice implementation, and meaningful engagement with community stakeholders.

To learn more about Reynecia and our other board members, visit: https://nodna.nursingnetwork.com/page/96103-nodna-board-of-directors

Please join us in welcoming Rey to this leadership role and congratulating her on this well-deserved appointment.

We look forward to the energy, expertise, and collaborative spirit she brings to NODNA.

With appreciation,
Catina Gordon-Oates, MSN, RN, BSBA, NE-BC, NE-BC
President, New Orleans District Nurses Association (NODNA)
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