Riya Binu

NSANYS Nominations & Elections Co-Chair, Regional Director Co-Chair, and Awards & Scholarships Co-Chair, LIU Post Student Nurses’ Association Co-Vice President, Honors Nursing Student at Long Island University Post

Franklin Square, New York, United States

About

Experience

  • Nursing Students' Association of New York State (1 yr 5 mos)
    • Nominations & Elections Co-Chair, Regional Director Co-Chair, and Awards & Scholarships Co-Chair
      Feb 2026 - Present · 5 mos

      Provide oversight and mentorship to Regional Directors, facilitating structured communication between regional leadership and the Board of Directors. Lead statewide outreach initiatives to increase NSNA membership engagement and participation among nursing students. Chair the Nominations & Elections Committee (NEC), managing the full election cycle for state board positions in accordance with bylaws and parliamentary procedure. Coordinate election operations and oversee scholarship distribution at the NSANYS Annual Convention, ensuring an organized, transparent, and equitable process.

    • Western Regional Director
      Feb 2025 - Feb 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

      Serve as the liaison between the NSANYS Board and nursing students in the Western region, fostering engagement through regular outreach and communication with schools and student leaders Promote membership growth and retention by encouraging chapter formation, tracking NSNA S-2 reports, and guiding schools to gain official constituency status Coordinate dissemination of NSANYS initiatives by managing regional contact lists, personalizing outreach, and encouraging student involvement in state and national events, publications, and campaigns

  • Member at Indian Nurses Association of New York
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

    Received the 2025 INANY Scholarship Award

  • Member at National Student Nurses' Association
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Co-Vice President of Student Nurses’ Association at Long Island University
    Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 10 mos

    Preside over meetings and coordinate programs in collaboration with the president and LIU Promise, ensuring successful execution of events and initiatives Recruit and mentor new members to strengthen leadership succession and enhance organizational continuity Assist during events, gather necessary materials, and manage approvals and communication efforts to support member engagement and program improvement

  • Summer Nurse Extern Emergency Department at Catholic Health
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

    Provided direct patient care in a high-acuity Emergency Department at Mercy Hospital under RN supervision, actively supporting the interdisciplinary team during emergent situations Obtained and documented vital signs every 2 hours, monitored patient status, and promptly reported abnormal findings Performed blood draws, EKGs, urinalysis, and specimen collection for cultures Assisted with patient hygiene, mobility, and discharge or admission preparation while using therapeutic communication and cultural competence