Teddy Farias, D.C., MS, MTAA, CCMA
President

Dr. Teddy A. Farias D.C., MS, MTAA, CCMA
San Jacinto College
Dean Health & Natural Sciences
Houston TX
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I joined NN2 in the spring of 2015.  I had just accepted a deanship in health education at a two-year college.  The knowledge, expertise, and advice from other more experienced healthcare deans was invaluable to my success.  Having support from people who had experienced and were experiencing a lot of the same things that I was encountering helped me to lead with more confidence.  I stay engaged to help shape the future of healthcare education.  I am honored to serve as the President Elect in 2023-2024.

Lacie Couzin, Ph.D, RN
President-Elect​

Lacie M. Couzin, Ph.D., RN
Dean, School of Health Sciences
Dean, School of Public Affairs & Social Services
Ivy Tech Community College
Sellersburg, Indiana
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My first exposure to NN2 was in 2015 when our VP for Healthcare asked me to attend the annual meeting as a new dean. That meeting provided me with networking opportunities and ideas that I was able to take back to my campus and immediately put to use. I have had the honor of presenting at the annual meeting a few times, and I have served on the board since 2019. So often as healthcare education leaders we are faced with situations and decisions that our fellow faculty simply cannot assist due to lack of context. NN2 provides a vast network of professionals who have the necessary context and experience to help support and troubleshoot your way to success.

Dani Cook MS, CST
Secretary

Dani Cook MS, CST
Director-Health Sciences
Wisconsin Technical College System
​Madison, WI
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A colleague introduced me to NN2, and I attended my first conference in 2023. The engaging speakers, collaborative environment, and networking opportunities immediately captivated me. It was particularly refreshing to see allied health programs being recognized, as the focus is often predominantly on nursing.  In my role, I provide support and guidance to all health science programs at the 16 technical colleges in Wisconsin, ensuring the quality of each program.
I am deeply passionate about advocating for allied health programs, recognizing their critical role in the healthcare system. I witness firsthand the challenges faced by these programs in two-year colleges, and I am committed to addressing these challenges. NN2 offers a valuable platform to collaborate with others across the country who share this passion and are facing similar challenges. I am honored to serve on the NN2 Board, where I can help build our organization, foster connections, and bring back valuable insights to the state of Wisconsin.
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Christopher Metsgar EdD, MBA, NRP, NCEE
​Treasurer

Christopher Metsgar, EdD, MBA, NRP, NCEE
Dean for Academic Success, Health Sciences
St. Philip’s College, San Antonio, Texas
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I am excited to introduce myself as a newly elected board member of the National Network of Health Career Programs in Two-Year Colleges (NN2). I first learned about this incredible organization this summer at the CAAHEP Conference, where I was inspired by the commitment to advancing health science education across the United States. I attended my first national conference this September, and it was fantastic networking and professional development.
As a first-generation community college graduate, paramedic, educator, and educational leader, I look forward to collaborating with you to support and enhance health career programs at two-year colleges. Together, we can significantly impact the future of healthcare education and the professionals we prepare for this vital field.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve on this esteemed board!

Christy Baily-Byers, MBA, APR
Member at Large

Christy Baily-Byers, MBA, APR
ARC/STSA, Director of Education
Dallas, TX
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I first joined NN2 in 2019 after a friend and colleague, who served on the NN2 Board, invited me to the annual conference.  The programming was exceptional, and everyone was incredibly welcoming and focused on supporting one other.  I knew that I wanted to be a part of this positive group – one that shared the same mission of supporting educators to build and strengthen vitally needed healthcare programs in two-year colleges. I joined the NN2 Board in 2021, and look forward to welcoming you as a member.  Let us know how we may support you and your programs!

Narine Mirijanian, EdD
​Member at Large

Narine Mirijanian, EdD
Dean of Health & Public Services
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI
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Jeet Saini, MS
​Member at Large

Jeet Saini, MS
Dean Biological and Health Sciences
College of Lake County
​Gray Lake, IL
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Lisa Radak, MBA, BHS R.T. (R)(T)(CT)
​Member at Large

Lisa Radak, MBA, BHS R.T. (R)(T)(CT)
Dean School of Health Sciences
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
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Tiffany Bohm, EdD, MPT
​Member at Large

Tiffany Bohm, EdD, MPT
Dean of Health Professions and Public Safety
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KA
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