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Karen Gorton, PhD, RN, FNP, MS (College of Nursing grad 2003 \u2013 MSN) has been elected by the Sigma House of Delegates to serve as President-Elect for the 2025-2027 biennium and then transition to the role of President of Sigma for the 2027-2029 biennium. 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