NHCGNE Committees / Nominations
Standing Committees (Executive)
Nominations
Proposes candidates for Officers and Directors-at-Large
Chair: Donna Owen, PhD, RN
Finance
Ensures that financial statements and procedures are evaluated to determine that adequate fiscal controls and procedures are in place.
Chair: Janine Overcash, PhD, GNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Membership
Oversight of the requirements and process for membership.
Chair: Marie Boltz PhD, GNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN
Bylaws
Reviews the bylaws of the Center and makes proposed changes to the Board of Directors.
Chair: Donna Owen, PhD, RN
Policy
Margaret Wallhagen, PhD, GNP-BC, AGSF, FGSA, FAAN
Standing Committees (General)
Program
Develops the 2022 Leadership Conference program for the annual leadership conference
Co-Chair: Mary Alice Momeyer DNP, APRN-CNP
Co-Chair: Demetrius Porche, DNS, PhD, ANEF, FACHE, FAANP, FAAN
Award Selection
Oversees the selection process for awards established by the organization.
Chair: Lenora Smith, PhD, CRNP, CDP
Education
Responsible for the oversight of the development and/or offering of educational programs of the NHCGNE, other than the annual leadership conference.
Chair: Kimberly Oosterhouse PhD, RN
Communications
Provides input on communication initiatives that promote NHCGNE visibility and networking.
Chair: Carol Rogers PhD, RN, CNE, FGSA
Mentoring
Provides information, guidance and support for the Peer Mentorship Program.
Co-Chair: Andrea Yevchak-Sillner, PhD, MSN, BSN
Co-Chair: Justine Sefcik, PHD, RN
Special Interest Groups
Distinguished Nursing Educator Special Interest Group (SIG)
Serves as a source of expertise on academic education and professional nursing programs in gerontological nursing.
Chair: Thomas Blodgett, PhD, RN, AGACNP-BC
International Special Interest Group (SIG)
Serves as conduit to link gerontological nurses and research around the world.
Co-Chair: Sherry Dahlke, PHD, RN, GNC(C)
Co-Chair: Margaret MacAndrew, PhD, RN
