黑料吃瓜王

黑料吃瓜王 Governance

黑料吃瓜王 is governed by a 14-member Board of Directors, 11 of whom represent a member institution, and 2 of whom represent nursing practice. 黑料吃瓜王's President and CEO also serves as an ex-officio member of the Board. The Association convenes various committees including Board Committees (Executive, Governance, Finance, and Audit Committees), Nominating Committee, and Advisory Committees including Diversity/Inclusion, Government Affairs, Membership, and Program Subcommittees, and establishes Task Forces and Advisory Groups as needed to focus on topics of critical concern. Leadership Network Steering Committees oversee the activities of 黑料吃瓜王’s seven Leadership Networks for faculty and staff. A Joint Council convenes annually and provides an opportunity for committees, task forces and advisory groups to engage directly with the Board of Directors.

Board of Directors


  • Jean Giddens

    Chair, 2024-2026
    Jean Giddens, PhD, RN, FAAN, ANEF
    University of Kansas

  • Julie Sanford

    Chair-Elect, 2024-2026
    Julie Sanford, DNS, RN, FAAN
    The University of Alabama

  • Victoria Niederhauser

    Secretary, 2024-2026 (first term)
    Victoria Niederhauser, DrPH, RN, FAAN
    University of Tennessee Knoxville

  • Judith Karshmer

    Treasurer, 2025-2027 (second term)
    Judith Karshmer, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, RN, FAAN
    Arizona State University

  • Stephen Cavanagh

    Member-at-Large, 2024-2026 (second term)
    Stephen Cavanagh, PhD, MPA, RN, FACHE, FAAN
    University of California-Davis

  • Lorna Finnegan

    Member-at-Large, 2025-2027 (second-term)
    Lorna Finnegan, PhD, RN, FNP, FAAN
    Loyola University Chicago

  • Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow

    Member-at-Large, 2025-2027 (first-term)
    Mary Ellen Smith Glasgow, PhD, RN, FAAN
    Duquesne University

  • Rhoberta Haley

    Member-at-Large, 2024-2026 (second term)
    Rhoberta Haley, PhD, RN, FNP
    Pacific Lutheran University

  •  Valerie Howard

    Member-at-Large, 2025-2027 (first term)
    Valerie Howard, EdD, RN, ANEF, FAAN
    The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

  • Kimberly Hunter

    Practice Member-at-Large, 2024-2026 (first term)
    Kimberly Hunter, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC
    Iowa Health Care

  • Shannon Bright Smith

    Member-at-Large, 2025-2027(first term)
    Shannon Bright Smith, PhD
    Florida A&M University

  • Julie Swann

    Practice Member-at-Large, 2025-2027 (second term)
    Julie Swann, MBA, MHA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
    Emory Saint Joseph Hospital

  • Rita Trofino

    Member-at-Large, 2024-2026 (second term)
    Rita Trofino, DNP, MNEd, RN
    Saint Francis University

  • Deborah Trautman

    President and Chief Executive Officer (ex officio)
    Deborah Trautman, PhD, RN, FAAN
    American Association of Colleges of Nursing


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How to Volunteer with 黑料吃瓜王

黑料吃瓜王 Member deans/directors and faculty wishing to explore volunteer leadership opportunities within the organization are invited to register their interest by completing their Volunteer Profile, located in your My黑料吃瓜王 Dashboard under "Update My Account".

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Committees and Task Forces

黑料吃瓜王's committees and task forces work to further the readiness of nursing education and nursing research for a changing health care environment. Task forces are appointed by the Board as issues arise that require study and action.