Call for Nominations for 2026-2027 National Board of Directors

The Nominations Committee is seeking qualified member candidates for the upcoming ANNA national election.

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

Director (3-year commitment) ~ two (2) positions available

Candidate Criteria & Requirements

More information about the eligibility criteria and requirements to run for a national officer position in ANNA:

2.04 Conflict of Interest Policy

Section 5 - Nominations & Elections

Timeline for Candidacy Materials

Consider discussing the position with the present officer of the role in which you are interested. For names and contact information, contact Heather Leadley at the ANNA National Office at 888-600-2662 or heather.leadley@annanurse.org.
Review the qualifications and policies related to candidacy above.
Verify that your ANNA membership is current, your certification is current, and all information in your online profile is up to date.
Candidates must submit the Application for Candidacy for National Offices using the online application no later than July 1, 2025.
Candidates will be notified when their application is completed.
The Nominations Committee will review the applications of potential candidates and recommend the slate of candidates by July 15, 2025.
Ballots will be distributed on November 3, 2025, with the voting deadline of November 17, 2025.
Candidates will be notified by telephone of the election results on November 18, 2025.
Elected officers will begin orientation to their roles at the first 2026 in-person Board of Directors meeting, March 1-3, 2026, in Orlando, FL.
Officers will assume their elected positions following the ANNA 2026 National Symposium.

Candidate Application Process

Click on the links below to access the candidate application documents:

The Application for Candidacy is an online form that enables you to enter and save the requested information. You may begin the application process and add information at a later date as required until the application is complete. You also will attach required documents within the application. If you experience any difficulty submitting an application, please contact Heather Leadley at the ANNA National Office at 888-600-2662 or heather.leadley@annanurse.org.

The deadline for submission of candidate materials is July 1, 2025.

Required Documentation for the 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

The following documents are required to be uploaded into the online application.

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)

Please note: All required documentation must be submitted by July 1, 2025. An application is not complete until all required documents are submitted.

Questions?

If you have questions regarding the nominations process, please contact the 2026-2027 Nominations Committee Chairperson, Angie Kurosaka, at akurosaka@yahoo.com.

If you have questions regarding the application or need assistance, please contact Heather Leadley at the ANNA National Office at 888-600-2662 or heather.leadley@annanurse.org.