The purpose of this committee is to plan and orchestrate the coming year's annual program. (Test)

Robyn Nelson — Board Liaison

Brandi Cassingham — Chair

Tony Reyes — Co-Chair

The Bylaws Committee performs an annual review and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors for adding, amending, deleting or making any other changes in the bylaws.

Marlena Montgomery — Chair/Board Liaison

The goal of this committee is to strengthen ACNL’s voice and influence by utilizing effective communication strategies and consistent messaging.

Bob Patterson — Board Liaison

Mary Kay Shibley — Chair

Elyse Shelger — Co-Chair

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee is charged with ensuring that ACNL's activities are aligned with our values of Inclusion and Diversity, and with finding ways to spread the work of DEI more broadly.

Marshall Blue — Board Liaison

Sharon Goldfarb — Chair

Karen Mitchell-Keels — Co-Chair

The Finance Committee monitors ACNL's finances and assists the Board of Directors in determining the appropriate financial direction of the organization.

Michelle Goldbach — Chair/Board Liaison

The purpose of the Health Policy Committee is education and advocacy. The committee is charged with analyzing and monitoring current regulatory and legislative issues.

Polly King — Board Liaison

Mary Lynne Knighten — Chair

Nicholas Breeland — Co-Chair

Surani Hayre Kwan — Co-Chair

The Healthy Work Environment Committee is charged with linking resources and best practices, identifying and creating resources and tools for nurse leaders that support and foster excellence in patient care.

Janette Moreno — Board Liaison

Nancy Blake — Chair

Erica Martinez — Co-Chair

The Member Experience Committee develops strategies to recruit and retain ACNL members. The committee is also charged with the oversight of ACNL’s marketing plan.

Patricia Forsberg — Board Liaison

Mary Wickman — Chair

Elisa Nguyen — Co-Chair

The Nominations Committee manages the process for vetting board candidates and compiles and presents the final roster for elections.

Dale Beatty — Chair/Board Liaison

The purpose of the Nurse Leadership Development Committee is to help evaluate, plan and recommend programs and events that meet the educational needs of ACNL’s diverse membership. This dynamic team also develops outcome measurements for nursing leadership development.

Rose Colangelo  — Board Liaison

Lesa McArdle — Chair 

Nichole Hackbarth — Co-Chair

This committee promotes the value of research to improve nursing practice and recommends, implements and evaluates ACNL research projects and priorities.

Evangeline Fangonil-Gagalang — Chair

Fang-yu Chou — Co-Chair

This team promotes quality and patients safety initiatives by gathering and sharing information, resources and best practices with ACNL members.

Danielle Gabele — Board Liaison

Jonathan Clevinger — Chair

Adam Pelz — Co-Chair

This committee oversees ACNL's scholarships and recognition awards.

Grace Chacon — Chair

Stephanie Robinson — Co-Chair