WVNA Legislative Leader Training
Webinar/Online
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00pm ET - 8:30pm ET
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Training for WVNA legislative leaders as well as updates to our 2026 legislative agenda for nurses.
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WVNA offers Legislative Leader training each year for nurses who want to become more involved in healthcare advocacy. This training is designed to strengthen nurses’ confidence and build the skills needed to influence healthcare policy and legislation as informed nursing leaders.
Legislative Leaders must be WVNA members in good standing. If you’re not yet a member, you can join WVNA HERE. We’re excited that you’re ready to get involved!
Stay informed with the latest news and updates—become a WVNA member today and consider stepping into a Legislative Leader role.
If you’re interested in becoming a WVNA Legislative Leader, you can submit your information to WVNA HERE.
Speakers
WVNA President, Dr.
Donte Newsom, DNP, FNP-BC, is a family nurse practitioner working in interventional radiology at Allegany Imaging, PC, and UPMC Western Maryland. He is also an adjunct instructor for the family nurse practitioner program at Simmons University. Dr. Newsom earned a BSN, MSN, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice all from West Virginia University. A leader in human and civil rights in West Virginia, Dr. Newsom pursued his Doctor of Nursing Practice with the goal of opening pathways to improve nursing and health care practice. Newsom aspires to influence practice change and shape how care is delivered in the future. Donte currently serves as a board member with Fairness West Virginia, the statewide human/civil rights organization devoted to equal rights for all LGBTQ+ West Virginians. He also serves as a medical officer for Mountaineer Boys State, a board member for The Connecting Link, and on the WVNA Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee (DEI). Donte is a Fairmont, West Virginia, native and spent most of his life in north central WV. He currently lives in Mineral County.