Joe-Ann Fergus

Joe-Ann Fergus is director of the Division of Member Services at the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), the largest union and professional association of registered nurses and health professionals in the state, representing more than 23,000 members working in 85 healthcare facilities. She earned her bachelor of science in biology from Stetson University, bachelor of science in nursing from Simmons College, master’s in dispute resolution, and a doctorate in nursing from the University of Massachusetts Boston. Dr. Fergus is a member of the Massachusetts Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau, and serves as a member of the Massachusetts Action Coalition’s Subcommittee, which focuses on faculty recruitment and development. She holds appointed seats on the Massachusetts Health Workforce Advisory Panel and the Industrial Accident Nominating Panel.