TOPEKA— Today, Governor Laura Kelly announced 7 appointments to the following state boards.
Washburn University Board of Regents
Purpose: To manage property, estate, and funds given, transferred, and pledged to the university.
Kansas Board of Nursing
Purpose: To protect the public's health, safety, and welfare through the licensure and regulation process of the nursing professions.
- Andrea Pettey-Watson, Shawnee (reappointment)
- Dr. Amy Hite, Pittsburg
Wichita State University Board of Trustees
Purpose: To manage property, estate, and funds given, transferred, and pledged to the university.
- Junette Everett, Wichita (reappointment)
- Tracee Adams, Wichita (reappointment)
- Kevin McWhorter, Wichita (reappointment)
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Purpose: To advocate for residents of long-term care facilities including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, residential care facilities, and boarding care homes.
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