Justin Gill, DNP, ARNP, RN, is the first person of color, first male, and one of the youngest presidents in WSNA’s 115-year history, becoming president at age 33. He works as an urgent care nurse practitioner at Providence Medical Group in Everett.

Gill’s experience as a member of a WSNA collective bargaining unit and a professional member reinforced his belief that WSNA should be involved in all health policy discussions in Washington. His priorities include elevating WSNA and the nursing profession.

A natural leader, he has held leadership roles since high school, including serving as president of his nursing student organization and vice president for the Nursing Students of Washington State. He earned his BSN from UW Bothell, a master's from Georgetown, and a doctorate in nursing from Yale.

Gill believes success comes from solving problems, and he views nursing as a way to address societal challenges, given the trust and respect the profession holds.