President in 2020 - 2022

Mark Tagwalan, MPA, RN, NE-BC

Mark Tagwalan has been a nurse for a little over twenty years and is currently sitting as the Patient Care Director for the telemetry unit of New York Presbyterian - Lawrence Hospital. He received his BSN from the University of the Philippines Manila and his Masters in Public Administration from NYU Wagner. He joined NYC Men in Nursing in June 2019. 

Mark is passionate about engagement in his nursing staff and is always the creative mind behind projects in his unit. He is excited to bring this passion to MIN and, with the help of the executive board, hopefully reignite and bring focus to membership in these pandemic times, raising awareness to current issues and concerns affecting nursing and healthcare.

President in 2018 - 2020

Ian Saludares, MPA, BSN, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC

Ian N. Saludares, MPA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPXP is a dedicated leader in advocacy for men in nursing , serving as a past president and advisor of NYC Men in Nursing and a founding member of the Lower Hudson Valley Chapter of Men in Nursing. At the national level, he has been a driving force within the American Association for Men in Nursing (AAMN), serving two terms as national treasurer and most recently holding a seat as an At-Large Board Member. His commitment to advancing men in nursing has helped shape mentorship programs and leadership opportunities across local and national platforms.

Beyond his advocacy work, Ian has over 30 years of nursing and healthcare leadership experience. He currently serves as an Administrator for Nursing Operations at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, where he collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and foster a culture of innovation. His past roles include Patient Care Director for Critical Care Services at New York-Presbyterian Westchester and Director of Patient and Customer Experience at Lenox Hill Hospital - Northwell Health.

Ian is a Fellow of the Society of Luther Christman of AAMN and a Leadership Fellow of the Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA). He was also elected to the Executive Board of the Philippine Nurses Association of New York for the 2024-2026 term, further expanding his influence in nursing leadership. His contributions to the profession have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Nurse Leader Excellence Award and the Distinction in Leadership Award.

A sought-after speaker at national and international conferences, Ian is also a published author, contributing to Healing Healthcare: Evidence-Based Strategies to Mend Our Broken System. His passion for mentorship, professional development, and elevating the role of men in nursing continues to inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders.

President in 2016 - 2018

Kevin Browne, DNP, RN 

Kevin P Browne, RN has been a nurse for 28 years. A member of the Executive Nursing Leadership Team at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York City, Kevin is the Deputy Chief Nursing Officer and is responsible for the integration of practice, quality  and education for 2700+ Registered Nurses.  Previous to this position Kevin was the Director, Critical Care and Pediatric Nursing Services MSKCC;  Nurse Leader, Cardiac Surgical Services Maimonides Medical Center (MMC), Cardiothoracic Clinical Nurse Specialist MMC, Critical Care Educator, New York Hospital (NYH), Staff Nurse Cardiothoracic Surgical Recovery NYH .

He achieved a BS with a major in Nursing from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center School of Nursing in 1987, and an MS with a major in Nursing from Columbia University School of Nursing.  He is currently a DNP candidate at St Peter’s University. He is certified by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses. He resides in Brooklyn.