Effective July 1, 2025
CNC is governed by the CNC Board of Commissioners comprised by nine members, four of which represent academia, another four represent practice and one public-member.
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Zach Perpetua, DNP, RN, CMSRN, CNL (CNC Chair)
UPMC Experience and Nursing Excellence Specialist
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Chair Term Expires June 30, 2027 |
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June 30, 2027 |
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Schvonna M. L. Brown, MSM, MHCL, LSSBB (Public Member)
Chief of Health Administration Service (HAS)
VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System
Harlingen, TX |
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June 30, 2028 |
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Debbie Cline, DNP, RN, CNL, NEA-BC, OCN
Associate Professor, Track Coordinator – Nursing Leadership and Administration
UTHealth Houston, Cizik School of Nursing
Houston, TX |
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June 30, 2029 |
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Cathy Coleman, DNP, MSN, RN, CNL, CPHQ (Secretary)
Associate Professor
University of San Francisco SON and Health Professions
San Francisco, CA |
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June 30, 2027 |
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Tymeeka Davis, DNP, RN-BC, CNL
Clinical Nurse Leader: 7A & 7B, Acute Care
Durham VA Healthcare System
Durham, NC |
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June 30, 2028 |
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Richard O. Foote, Col, USAF, NCCEN, CNL, FACHE (Treasurer)
Director, Reserve Medical Directorate
HQ USAF/REM
1150 Air Force Pentagon (5E793)
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June 30, 2027 |
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Kathy Oliphant, DNP, RN, CNL, NEA-BC
Assistant Professor & Director, Systems Leadership Program
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
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June 30, 2027 |
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Ashley Roche, MSN, RN, CNL, CCRN, NE-BC
Clinical Nurse Leader – 2CVICU
Loyola University Medical Center
Chicago, IL |
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June 30, 2029 |
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Dr. Leigh Williams, MSN, EdD, CNL
Program Director, Allied Health Short Term Training Programs
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO |
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June 30, 2028 |
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Lynn Gardner, Staff Liaison
Director, Commission on Nurse Certification
LGardner@aacnnursing.org |
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