Director, Council on Nursing Research

Audwin Fletcher, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, FAAN

Dr. Audwin Fletcher is a tenured professor of nursing at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and currently serves as the Assistant Dean for Graduate and Postgraduate programs.

Dr. Fletcher has spent his entire nursing career providing optimal health to the underserved and under-represented populations. His research interests include access to care, and chronic disease prevention and treatments.  He has 28 years of experience as an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and 33 years as a registered nurse.

Dr. Fletcher earned his PhD from the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) School of Health-Related Professions, and his MSN and BSN from the UMMC School of Nursing.

He has been actively involved with MNA since 1996, serves on various state, regional, and national boards, and has contributed to numerous peer reviewed journals.

Director, Council on Nursing Education

Tomekia Luckett, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC

tomekialuckett@yahoo.com

Dr. Tomekia Luckett is currently the Associate Dean for Nursing Continuing Professional Development at Walden University. Dr. Luckett  is a sought-after presenter and prolific author. Her books include a number of devotionals and prayer journals for nurses.

Dr. Luckett has held a number of high-profile leadership positions within the Mississippi Nurses’ Association. She served as the Director for the Councils on Nursing Education and Organizational Affairs, District 7 Executive Board, and Council on Nursing Research Committee, member at large. Additionally, she was elected to serve as a Delegate for the American Nurses Association Membership Assembly.

Dr. Luckett earned a PhD from the University of Southern Mississippi with a focus on nursing leadership. Dr. Luckett’s MSN and BSN are from William Carey University.  She holds an ADN degree from Southwest MS Community College.

Treasurer

Cynthia Luther, PhD, FNP-BC, AGPCNP-BC, FAANP

clutherfnp@aol.com

Dr. Cynthia “Cindy” Luther serves as a Family Nurse Practitioner for Ochsner Rush Healthcare, and a Teaching Professor at Mississippi State University School of Nursing. She has been a nurse educator for twenty years, and has served as director of FNP, AGPCNP, and PMHNP programs.

 Dr. Luther began her nursing education at Matty Hersee School of Nursing, and completed her BSN and MSN at the University of Southern Mississippi. Her emphasis areas were Psychiatric Mental Health and Nursing Administration. She completed post master’s certificate programs at the University of Mississippi Medical Center to prepare her for certification as a FNP and AGPCNP. She attended the University of Alabama Birmingham, earning a PhD with emphasis in Health Policy Analyst.

 Dr. Luther has served on the MNA Board of Directors as Secretary and President, contributed to numerous committees including the Advanced Practice Council, Legislative Affairs Committee, Convention Planning Committee, and the Continuing Education Provider Unit. She has also served as a delegate to the MNA House of Delegates and the American Nurses Association (ANA) House of Delegates, advocating for nursing practice and healthcare policy at the state and national levels.

Director, Council on Organizational Affairs

Anne Everett, MSN, RN

anne.everett@macm.net

Anne Everett has served as a Senior Risk Management Consultant with Medical Assurance Company of Mississippi (MACM) since 2013, where she collaborates with physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and medical office staff to assess clinic risk management systems and improve documentation practices to healthcare professionals statewide. She also provides educational programs on ways to improve medical/nursing documentation for MACM, hospitals, nursing schools, and MNA. Anne has over 35 years of experience in case management, quality improvement, utilization review, and risk management across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings.

Anne has been a registered nurse since 1983, beginning her career after graduating from Hinds Community College. She earned her BSN from Mississippi College in 1987 and her MSN in Nursing Education from Delta State University in 2009.

Anne is a longtime member of the Mississippi Nurses’ Association, serving on the Provider Unit and Convention Planning Committees.

Director, Council on Health Affairs

Mary Ellen Stewart, PhD, RN

mestewart@mc.edu

Dr. Mary Ellen Stewart Serves as the Chair of the Department of Public Health, as well as an Assistant Professor of Nursing and Public Health at Mississippi College School of Nursing. She is an accomplished nursing professional and public health expert with over 29 years of experience in clinical  practice,  nursing  and  public health education, advocacy and public policy. Areas of specialization include cardiovascular care, hospice care, educational simulation, and disaster preparedness and relief. She possesses a strong understanding of systems thinking and is an expert in building collaborative teams to accomplish a given task. Her extensive background combines hands-on nursing expertise with  strategic  leadership  in  health  affairs.

Dr. Stewart received an AA Degree from Hinds Community College, BSN from Mississippi College, MSN Education from UMMC, and PhD in Nursing Leadership from USM.