The American Academy of Nursing (Academy) is pleased to announce the election results for President-Elect, Treasurer, Board of Directors, Fellow Selection Committee, and Nominating Committee.

“I am excited to recognize these volunteer leaders who will assume key roles on the Academy’s Board of Directors and committees,” said Academy President Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FADLN, FNAP, FAAN. “As my presidency comes to an end, I reflect on the incredible dedication and commitment of our Fellows. Their continued engagement is critical to the success of our organization and advancing our mission to improve health and achieve health equity by impacting policy through nursing leadership, innovation, and science.”

Angela Amar, PhD, RN, FAAN, Dean and Erline Perkins McGriff Professor, New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing, will assume the role of President-Elect. Dr. Amar has dedicated her career to enhancing diversity in nursing leadership and to improving care and support for survivors of violence and trauma, particularly increasing help-seeking behavior for those experiencing dating violence. As a leading scholar in gender-based violence, Dr. Amar’s research has influenced the direction of campus policy nationally. Inducted as a Fellow in 2011, Dr. Amar formerly served as the Co-Chair of the Academy’s Trauma and Violence Expert Panel. During her two terms on the Academy’s Board of Directors from 2020 to 2024, she served as liaison to several Expert Panels, as well as the Living Legends Task Force, and the National Advisory Councils for Edge Runners and the Council on the Advancement of Nursing Science (CANS). Leveraging her expertise to help support the strategic governance of the organization, Dr. Amar also served on the Board’s ad hoc governance committee after the passage of the Academy’s revised bylaws in 2022, which developed the Board’s charter, committee charters, and other policies.

“I am honored to serve the Fellowship as President-Elect. I have a long tenure volunteering with the organization and see the potential we have to harness the powerful thought leadership of the Fellows to help advance our vision of healthy lives for all people,” said Dr. Amar. “I pride myself on being intentional, forward-thinking, and humanistic. I pledge to focus on enhancing member engagement, advancing nursing excellence, and engaging in policy advocacy and leadership to advance health equity and promote justice.”

Bernice Coleman, PhD, ACNP-BC, FAHA, FADLN, FAAN, Director, Nursing Research and Quality Department, Research Scientist III, Associate Professor, Biomedical Sciences and Medicine, & Nurse Practitioner, Heart Transplantation, Mechanical Circulatory Support Programs, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, was re-elected to serve a second term as Treasurer. Dr. Coleman has paired her clinical practice with a research career focused on health disparities. Her research spans bench to bedside to community – with work on genomic transplant disparities, family caregivers, and church-based preventive blood pressure education. Inducted as a Fellow in 2012, Dr. Coleman has lent her expertise to the Academy through her former role as the organization’s representative on the National Academy of Medicine’s Roundtable on Genomics and Precision Health, as a member of the Emerging Infectious Diseases Expert Panel, and active engagement in CANS. During her first term as Treasurer, Dr. Coleman has been a steadfast steward and champion of the Academy’s resources, working tirelessly to advance the financial strength of the organization while serving as a liaison to the Audit Committee, Development Committee, and Finance Committee.

“I am honored to be re-elected to serve as Treasurer of the Academy. This incredible privilege carries a responsibility that I do not take lightly,” said Dr. Coleman. “I intend to continue our organization’s strong fiscal management, setting the Academy up to expand partnerships and participate in opportunities that will further our reach and impact while maintaining the offerings our Fellows truly want.”

Marie Ann Marino, EdD, RN, FAAN, Dean, Thomas Jefferson University College of Nursing, and Vice President, Jefferson Health, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors. Dr. Marino’s major contributions center on advancing innovative, nurse-led models of care and academic–practice partnerships that support talent stream optimization and improve healthcare access and outcomes across populations. She oversees Jefferson’s Center for MATER (Maternal Addiction Treatment, Education, & Research), a nationally recognized program supporting women with substance use disorders and their families, which has been designated as an Academy Edge Runner. She has also maintained a distinguished clinical career as a pediatric nurse practitioner/forensic medical examiner, providing expert testimony in more than 300 proceedings nationally. Since her induction into the Academy in 2017, Dr. Marino has been an active member of the Fellowship, having served as Chair of the Nominating Committee and as a member of the CANS and Edge Runners National Advisory Councils, as well as serving as the former Chair and a member of the Expert Panel on Trauma & Violence.

“I plan to bring a strong policy voice, systems-level perspective, and a deep commitment to generative leadership aligned with the Academy’s mission,” said Dr. Marino. “My range of intersecting experiences—in academic leadership, board governance, research, and health policy—positions me to contribute meaningfully in service to the Academy as a Board member.”

Elda Ramirez, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, ENP-C, FAANP, FAEN, FAAN, Dean, Texas A&M International University, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors. Dr. Ramirez is an emergency nurse practitioner and, as an international leader in the field, has experience driving change for both staff and patients through the creation of educational programs, recognition of the Certified Emergency Nurse designation, and development of clinical practice guidelines for the specialty. In advancing the specialty, Dr. Ramirez notably contributed to legislation in her home state of Texas that utilizes funds from traffic violations to educate emergency trauma nurse practitioners to practice in rural and critical access facilities. She is also the founder of the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Ramirez, inducted as an Academy Fellow in 2017, has expertly supported the organization through leadership on multiple committees, such as the Living Legends Task Force, as well as acting as a moderator during the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference.

“In the current politically charged landscape, I am honored to have led crucial conversations on integral committees for the Academy,” said Dr. Ramirez. “As an elected member of the Board of Directors, I will humbly and respectfully advocate on behalf of our renowned Fellows to ensure the organization is fulfilling its mission while recognizing the multitude of perspectives that exist within our Fellowship.”

Billy Rosa, PhD, MBE, APRN, FAANP, FPCN, FAAN, Assistant Attending Behavioral Scientist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors. A leading voice in palliative care, Dr. Rosa’s research focuses on bridging divides in palliative care and pain relief access for historically marginalized communities, locally and globally. With more than 300 publications in journals and texts, he currently serves as Co-Chair for the Lancet Respiratory Medicine Commission on Palliative Care Integration in Serious Respiratory Illness, Editor-in-Chief of Psycho-Oncology, and has been an expert panel member for numerous clinical practice guidelines and international policy reports. His streams of research focus on interventions to promote inclusive communication for LGBTQ+ identified patients and their families; understanding cancer pain disparities among underserved groups; and quantifying global palliative care disparities and need, particularly for people living in low-resource countries. Dr. Rosa became an Academy Fellow in 2018. Since induction, he has been highly engaged, acting as a moderator during the Academy’s annual Health Policy Conference, serving on the Nominating Committee, and, as a member and former Chair of the Global Health & Nursing Expert Panel, Dr. Rosa led and collaborated on several key consensus papers published in the Academy’s journal, Nursing Outlook.

“The holistic and innovative care nurses uniquely provide truly shines through the Fellowship. As a Board member, I look forward to collaborating with my colleagues as we elevate the organization’s collective policy impact and bolster global health diplomacy,” said Dr. Rosa. “I aim to strengthen relationships with internal and external stakeholders to promote the Academy’s programming, ensure fiscal responsibility, and maintain the highest standards of leadership.”

Continuing Board Members Include:

• President-Elect Debra J. Barksdale, PhD, FNP-BC, FAANP, ANEF, FAAN, Dean & Professor, University of North Carolina Greensboro, School of Nursing (Dr. Barksdale will become President of the Academy at the Annual Business Meeting.)
• Secretary, Ronald Hickman, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, FNAP, FADLN, FAAN, Dean and Ruth M. Anderson Endowed Professor, Case Western Reserve University, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
• Nancy DeBasio, PhD, RN, FAAN, President Emeritus, Research College of Nursing
• Susan Grant, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Chief Clinical Officer, Symplr
• Teri Murray, PhD, PHNA-BC, RN, ANEF, FADLN, FAAN, Professor, Dean Emerita, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Saint Louis University, Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing

This year’s election ballot also included positions for the Fellow Selection Committee and Nominating Committee. The following individuals will join these committees at the conclusion of the Health Policy Conference.

Newly Elected Members of the Fellow Selection Committee:

• Jeanne Alhusen, PhD, CRNP, RN, FAAN, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, The University of Virginia School of Nursing
• Natalia Cineas, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, FADLN, Senior Vice President, Chief Nurse Executive, New York City Health + Hospitals (Dr. Cineas was re-elected to serve a 2nd term)
• Susan Corbridge, PhD, ACNP, FAANP, FCCP, FNAP, FAAN, Chief Nursing Education Innovation Officer, American Association of Colleges of Nursing
• Stephan Davis, DNP, MHSA, FACHE, FNAP, FHFMA, FADLN, ANEF, FAAN, Executive Director and Associate Professor, Leadership, Policy, and DNP Education, Georgetown University Berkley School of Nursing
• Rebecca Hill, PhD, DNP, FNP-C, CNE, FAAN, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Professor, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill School of Nursing
• Michael L. Jones, PhD, MBA/HCM, RN, FAAN, Associate Dean for Engagement and Professional Development; Executive Director for Advancement; Clinical Associate Professor, East Carolina University, College of Nursing
• Mary Frances Oneha, PhD, APRN, FAAN, Chief Executive Officer, Waimanalo Health Center
• Sharon Pappas, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Chief Nurse Executive, Emory Healthcare (Dr. Pappas was re-elected to serve a 2nd term)
• Joachim G. Voss, PhD, RN, ACRN, FAAN, Associate Dean for Academic Programs, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing (Dr. Voss was re-elected to serve a 2nd term)
• Susan Wesmiller, PhD, RN, FAAN, Associate Professor and Department Chair, University of Pittsburgh, School of Nursing
• Eric J. Williams, DNP, RN, CNE, ANEF, FADLN, FAAN, Associate Dean, Health Sciences, Santa Monica College

Newly Elected Members of the Nominating Committee:

• Mattia Gilmartin, PhD, RN, FAAN, Senior Advisor, New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing
• Ukamaka Oruche, PhD, RN, FAAN, Gordon Keller Professor, Senior Associate Dean of Research, University of South Florida College of Nursing
• Rosanne Raso, DNP, RN, CENP, NEA-BC, FAAN, FAONL, Editor-in-Chief, Nursing Management, and Adjunct Professor, Case Western Reserve University, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
• Allison Webel, PhD, RN, FAAN, Professor and Associate Dean for Research & Innovation, University of Washington School of Nursing