Tonya Shepherd, a second-year nursing student at Big Sandy Community and Technical College, has been named the Eastern Regional Director of the Kentucky Association of Nursing Students. The eastern region includes Ashland, Big Sandy, Hazard, and Southeast Community and Technical Colleges, as well as EKU, University of Pikeville, Morehead State University, National College, and Lincoln Memorial University. In her new role, Shepherd will attend monthly board meeting and play a role in coordinating KANS’ annual conference, along with visiting other eastern region institutions.