Health Professionals and  Allied Employees, AFT-AFL/CIO

Ann Twomey, President    -   As a registered nurse at Englewood Hospital, Ann Twomey led the drive by Englewood's nurses to unionize in the early 1970's. Under Ann's leadership, HPAE has grown from a small independent health care union into today's powerful union of 11,000 members. Besides serving as President of HPAE, Ann also serves as a Vice President on the Executive Council of the American Federation of Teachers; HPAE's international affiliate. atwomey@hpae.org

Bernard W. Gerard, First Vice President   - Bernie Gerard also led the drive by his colleagues to unionize with HPAE while working as an RN at University Hospital in Newark, NJ. Now, as our union's Vice-President, Bernie brings the experience he gained as a nurse and an unmatchable amount of energy to his position heading up HPAE's Professional Issues Department, continuing education program, and overseeing HPAE's legislative initiatives.  bgerard@hpae.org

Mary Ann Milligan, Secretary/Treasurer - As a registered nurse and local union officer, Mary Ann Milligan played a leading role improving salaries and working conditions for her colleagues at the former Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood, NJ. Mary Ann's strong accounting experience has fostered the financial affairs and direction of HPAE and has been instrumental in her developing all the financial affairs of our union as its Secretary/Treasurer. Under Mary Ann's guidance, HPAE has been able to successfully expand its educational training, organizing, and patient advocacy programs.    mamilligan@hpae.org