Become a Board Member

Become a Board Member

National Board of Directors

The ANNA Nominations Committee is seeking qualified members for the following Board of Directors positions for this year’s national election:

● President-Elect
● Secretary
● Director 

The deadline for submission of candidate materials is July 1, 2026.

Upcoming Open Positions

President-Elect (3-year commitment ~ 1-year term each as President-Elect, President, and Immediate Past President)

Treasurer (3-year commitment) one (1) position available

Secretary (3-year commitment) one (1) position available

Director (3-year commitment) one (1) position available

Candidate Application Process

All candidates must complete the Application for Candidacy for National Offices. The application for this year’s election will be available soon. This page will be updated when the application is available.

Required Documentation

Please note

All required documentation must be submitted by July 1, 2026. An application is not complete until all required documents are submitted.

National Candidate Application

The online application requires the candidate to complete fields for:

Attestation that the candidate understands and agrees to comply with the policies and procedures relating to candidacy and the BOD position of interest.

Agreement to comply with campaign policy and guidance

Conflict of interest disclosure and electronic signature

Biographical data, personal information, and eligibility criteria related to the position

Online application

The online application requires the candidate to submit the following as attachments:

Professional color headshot photograph (high resolution photo suitable for printing)

Copy of diploma of highest degree earned

Copy or verification of a current RN license

Copy of current CNN, CDN, CNN-NP, CCTC, or other nephrology certifications

Current curriculum vitae or resume which must contain a listing and description of all ANNA leadership roles

Campaign poster promotional copy and write up in bullet format only (maximum 250 words)

Are you an early-career nephrology nurse ready to lead and make an impact?

Are you an early-career nephrology nurse ready to lead and make an impact?

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This one-year, non-voting role offers the chance to contribute to ANNA’s mission, participate in BOD meetings, and share insights on issues facing emerging nephrology nurses.

Board of Directors Resident

Board of Directors Resident

Volunteer Opportunities with ANNA's Board of Directors

Criteria and Requirements for ANNA National Offices

Volunteer Opportunities with ANNA's Board of Directors

Eligible candidates
must:

have a BSN or higher

have no more than five years of nephrology nursing experience

Be an ANNA member in good standing

Start your leadership journey today!

Questions?

If you have questions regarding the nominations process, please contact the 2027-2028 Nominations Committee Chairperson

Sharon Longton

If you have questions regarding the application or need assistance, contact Brianna Kemble at the ANNA National Office

Brianna Kemble

888-600-2662

Why Join ANNA?

The American Nephrology Nurses Association is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization established to support nephrology nurses through education, advocacy, networking and science.

We are committed to advancing the nephrology nursing specialty and nurturing every ANNA member.

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