Debbie Maquidato
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PNAA North Central Region · VP Candidate 2026

United in Purpose,
Diverse in Voices

20+Years of Service
8Leadership Roles
3Levels of Leadership
1Mission: One PNAA

One PNAA Platform

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Adaptive

Responding to the evolving needs of our members with agility and innovation.

02

Resilient

Building strength through shared challenges and sustained commitment to service.

03

Empowered

Amplifying every member's voice and expanding access to leadership opportunities.

National Convention · NCR Conference · Community Outreach

Three Dimensions
of Leadership

1

Clinical

Operating Room Expertise

Serving as an Operating Room Nurse III and SPHM Advocate to deliver veteran-centered, evidence-based perioperative care.

2

Academic

Advanced Nursing Practice

Currently an MSN-FNP Student pushing the boundaries of nursing practice with a strong focus on healthcare ethics and leadership.

3

Culture

Partnership & Visibility

Fostering multicultural collaboration and shared purpose through active engagement with Asianati and community partnerships.

Operating Room Expertise

A Decade of Sustained
Service & Leadership

National

National2024–2026

Assistant Secretary

Philippine Nurses Association of America

Supports national governance, organizational communication, meeting documentation, and continuity of association operations.

National2022–2026

Awards Committee Member

Philippine Nurses Association of America

Contributes to recognition of professional excellence and member achievement across national PNAA programs.

National2020–2026

KEWP Committee Member

Philippine Nurses Association of America

Supports knowledge exchange, wellness, and professional engagement initiatives across PNAA activities.

Regional

Regional2022–2024

North Central Region Secretary

Philippine Nurses Association of America

Maintained NCR records, correspondence, officer communication, and regional administrative continuity.

Regional

PNAA 17th NCR Service Team Member

Philippine Nurses Association of America

Supported regional conference service, chapter collaboration, and event coordination.

Regional2021–2022

Circle of Presidents Regional Representative

PNAA North Central Region

Represented chapter leadership at the regional level and supported communication among chapter presidents.

Chapter

Chapter2020–2022

President

Philippine Nurses Association of Cincinnati–Northern Kentucky

Led chapter continuity during COVID, virtual engagement, and transition to hybrid operations.

Chapter2022–2024

Advisory Council

Philippine Nurses Association of Cincinnati–Northern Kentucky

Provided mentorship, continuity, and institutional guidance to chapter leadership.

Clinical Excellence

Bedside expertise that informs leadership

Primary Role

Operating Room Nurse III

Cincinnati VA Medical Center

SPHM Advocate

Safe Patient Handling and Mobility

Veteran-Centered Care

Perioperative specialization

Evidence-Based Practice

Champion for clinical excellence

Voices of the Community

Trusted by those who serve alongside her

Debbie brings both heart and strategy to every role she takes on. She is the leader PNAA NCR needs.

PNAA Chapter Member

PNAA Chapter Member

Cincinnati–Northern Kentucky Chapter

Her decade of sustained service speaks for itself. Debbie listens, acts, and delivers results.

PNAA Regional Colleague

PNAA Regional Colleague

North Central Region

Debbie's commitment to multicultural nursing excellence is unmatched. She represents all of us.

Community Leader

Community Leader

Asianati Cincinnati

Debbie brings both heart and strategy to every role she takes on. She is the leader PNAA NCR needs.

PNAA Chapter Member

PNAA Chapter Member

Cincinnati–Northern Kentucky Chapter

Her decade of sustained service speaks for itself. Debbie listens, acts, and delivers results.

PNAA Regional Colleague

PNAA Regional Colleague

North Central Region

Debbie's commitment to multicultural nursing excellence is unmatched. She represents all of us.

Community Leader

Community Leader

Asianati Cincinnati

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Debbie Maquidato
“Leadership is not about having the loudest voice — It is making space for every member to be heard.”

Debbie
Maquidato

PNAA North Central Region · VP Candidate 2026

BSN, RNPNAA 2026