President
Emily Presswood, RN, MN-LPNP
Emily graduated from Western University in December 2023 as a BScN student, and graduated in August 2025 from her Master's of Nursing Leadership. Emily has been an active member of RNAO since her time as a BScN student. During her studies, she served as an RNAO Student Ambassador for UWO. She represented nursing students through her participation in the Student Board of Directors Placement at RNAO’s 98th Annual General Meeting. Previously a member of the Middlesex-Elgin Chapter, Emily brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to nursing advocacy, professional development, and leadership.
As the President of the Hamilton Chapter, Emily is dedicated to fostering connections between members, engaging nursing students, and building strong collaborations with local healthcare organizations and academic institutions. She strives to amplify nurses’ voices, create inclusive opportunities for engagement, and strengthen the chapter’s impact through both in-person and online initiatives.
Policy and Political Action ENO
Radhika Kaushik, RN
Communications Executive Nursing Officer (ENO)
Sonia Garg, RN
Membership Executive Nursing Officer (ENO)
Auburn Zizzo, RN & Smita Upadhaya, RN
Social Media ENO
Trinity Schenk, RN
Trinity graduated from McMaster University in May of 2024. She has been a member of RNAO since 2020 and took on a more active role in her final year of school when she served as the RNAO representative for the McMaster University Nursing Student Society (MUNSS). In this role, she attended the 98th Annual General Meeting with the Hamilton chapter. There, she used social media to give McMaster, Mohawk and Conestoga students the opportunity to follow along through the different events. The AGM, other social media campaigns and local McMaster events were all ways that Trinity was able to grow awareness and engagement for RNAO at McMaster University and Mohawk College.
Trinity is excited to take on the role of Social Media ENO and continue to engage in RNAO. She endeavours to increase the chapters utilization of social media as a tool for promotion, advocacy and education. She looks forward to helping the Hamilton RNAO community to grow both online and in-person alongside the other executive members.
Workplace Liaison ENO
Osato Ogiamien, RN
I have been a Registered Nurse for the past three years, acquiring extensive experience across various specialties, including adult health, maternal health, and neonatal care. Currently, I work as a NICU nurse at McMaster Children’s Hospital, where I am dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care to critically ill newborns
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In addition to my clinical experience, I have been an active member of the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) for the past three years. I joined RNAO to connect with my professional community, enhance nursing practice, and contribute to advancing the field.
Through my involvement with the Hamilton chapter, I intend to focus on enhancing my leadership abilities, expanding my professional network, and advocating for policies that improve nursing practice and patient outcomes. I am excited to continue growing both personally and professionally through my work with RNAO, and I look forward to helping foster a collaborative and supportive healthcare environment.
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In my free time, I volunteer in my community by organizing extracurricular activities for school-age children and managing social media marketing campaigns for local events.
Finance Executive Nursing Officer (ENO)
Erin Burrell, RN
Student Executive Nursing Officer (ENO)
Ademide Abogunrin & Vikasni Kuganesan
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