Rainier Olympic Nurses Association is proud to celebrate Tami Green, BA, RN, PMH-BC as a Washington State Nurses Association all of Fame inductee!

Induction into the Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame is WSNA’s highest honor, given to nurses who have made significant contributions to the profession of nursing. This is where we recognize the pioneers, the groundbreakers, and the heroes of nursing in Washington state.

Tami has been a passionate advocate for her patients, her fellow nurses, and the communities she serves. Her name had been well known among RONA members in Pierce County when, as a nurse, she ran for and was elected as a Washington State House of Representatives. For 10 years, Tami fought for nursing practice, mental healthcare, developmental disability services, as well as nursing practice and education.

Tami first came to RONA in 2017 as a write in candidate for president elect. She served one year as president elect and became president in 2018 and has served 4 terms as president while balancing work and family and continuing to serve as an advocate for patients and nurses as well as leading RONA through the COVID pandemic. Under her leadership, RONA grew from a district of one county to a region of seven counties, increasing the voice and power of nurses.

Tami currently serves as a member pro tem of the Washington State Board of Nursing, where her deep experience in mental health has proven invaluable on the Substance Abuse Disorder Review Panel and the Case Disposition Panel for Discipline. She continues to care for patients at Community Healthcare Clinic in Pierce County while launching a coaching business to help others achieve their goals.

Tami is an exemplar of service, commitment, and community. Her work has improved Washington state healthcare policy, nursing practice, and the lives of countless patients. Like her hero, Florence Nightingale, Tami works humbly and diligently to promote the nursing profession.

Congratulations Tami!