Chapter History

American Nursing Informatics Association

ANIA South Florida
Chapter Timeline

The ANIA South Florida Chapter supports nursing informatics professionals across the region by fostering education, networking, and leadership.

Our journey through the years…

Founding Era
📍 Chapter Formation

ANIA South Florida Chapter is officially established.

👩‍💼 1st Chapter President: Aliyah Aaron

2016
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2019
2019
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2022
Growth & Structure
👩‍💼 Chapter Leadership
  • President: Katie Taylor
  • Vice-President: Katrina Blissett
  • Secretary: TBD

The Southeast Educational Committee was formed, uniting North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Central Florida & South Florida chapters.

National Spotlight
📈 ANIA National Conference

Conference held in Hollywood, Florida. South Florida & Central Florida chapters joined forces, hosting a Welcome Table and sponsored dinner.

👩‍💼 Denise delos Reyes joins as Chapter Secretary.

2022
2023
Distinguished Recognition
🏆 Milestone Year

ANIA South Florida becomes the 1st chapter in the Southeast Region to earn ANIA Distinguished Chapter status!

🤝 Members participate in HIMSS Educational Events.

🤝 Established volunteer leaders for chapter activities.

🤝 Chapter Newsletter launched.

🏅 1st SE Distinguished Chapter
Gold Status
👩‍💼 Chapter Leadership
  • President: Denise de los Reyes
  • President-Elect: Katrina Blissett
  • Secretary: Krystal Castillo
  • Member-At-Large: Katie Taylor
🥇 Gold Distinguished Chapter 2024
2024
2025
Expanding Impact
🌟 Another Strong Year

👩‍💼 Kristy Baker joins as Member-At-Large.

🩺 1st Nursing Symposium held in Miami-Dade.

🗳️ Call for Nominations for 2026–2027 leadership cycle.

🥇 Gold Distinguished Chapter 2025
New Leadership
👩‍💼 2026 Chapter Leadership
  • President: Katrina Blissett
  • Vice-President: Kristy Baker
  • Secretary: Luckesha Stamp-Dunkelly
  • Treasurer: Denise de los Reyes

Committee Chairs

  • Education: Deborah Robinson
  • Member Engagement: Kristy Baker
  • Newsletter: Krystal Castillo, Luckesha Stamp-Dunkelly
  • Social Media: Katrina Blissett
  • Volunteer Services: Krystal Castillo
  • Web Master: Denise de los Reyes
2026

ANIA South Florida Chapter covers the following zip codes:

33000 to 33499 covers: Miami, Hialeah, Miami Beach, North Miami, Coral Gables, Homestead, Key Biscayne, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach,

32800 to 32899 covers: Orlando, Merritt Island, Rockledge, Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, Satellite Beach, Indian Harbour Beach, Port Saint John, Melbourne, West Melbourne, Palm Bay, Titusville

33900 to 33999 covers:  Fort Myers, Cape Coral, North Fort Myers, Leigh Acres, Bonita Springs, Sanibel, Estero, Fort Myers Beach

34100 to 34199 covers:  Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs, Golden Gate, Immokalee, Everglades City, Pine Island, Alva, Bokeelia, Saint James, City, Matlacha, Tice, Lockmoor Waterway Estates