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

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