Congratulations to the candidates for the 2021-2022 term of office. Candidates biographies and election statements will be available online this fall.
President-elect (1 to be elected)
| CANDIDATE | STATE |
|---|---|
| Vangie Dennis, MSN, RN, CNOR, CMLSO | GA |
| Brenda G. Larkin, MS, RN, ACNS-BC, CNS-CP, CNOR, CSSM | OR |
Treasurer (1 to be elected)
| CANDIDATE | STATE |
|---|---|
| Nakeisha M. Archer, MBA, RN, NE-BC, CNOR, CSSM | TX |
| Jamie Ridout, MBA, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR, CASC | NC |
Board of Directors (4 to be elected)
| CANDIDATE | STATE |
|---|---|
| Lisa Bailey, BSN, BS, RN, CNOR | TX |
| DeNene Cofield, BSN, RN, CNOR | TN |
| Donna J. Doyle, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CNOR | OH |
| Bill Duffy, RN, MJ, CNOR, FAAN | IL |
| Merideth D. Lewis, MSN, RN, CNOR | CA |
| Barbara Nalley, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, NP-C, CNOR | MD |
| Heidi L. Nanavati, MSN, FNP-BC, CNOR, RNFA | ID |
| Rebecca K. Vortman, DNP, RN, CNOR | IL |
| Karen Y. White-Edwards, MBA, BSN, RN, CNOR | TX |
Nominating Committee (2 to be elected)
| CANDIDATE | STATE |
|---|---|
| Crystal Bricker, MSN, RN, CNOR | IL |
| Andrea Mary Dyer, MSN, RN, CNOR | ME |
| Sonja Furr, BSN, RN, CNOR | NC |
| Christopher J. Hudgins, BS, ASN, RN, CNOR | GA |
| Christopher L. Peredney, MSN, RN, CNS-CP, CNOR | WA |
| Tammy K. Woolley, MBA, MS, BSN, RN, CSPM, NEA-BC, CNOR | CO |
* Article VII, Section 2(C) of AORN’s bylaws provides: “Nominations by petition for all elected positions may be made immediately after the Nominating Committee presents its slate of candidates, but no later than 45 days prior to the commencement of voting. The candidate’s name will be placed on the ballot after eligibility has been verified.