Election Center
Election Center
Welcome to the ANNA Election Center! This year, ANNA members will elect leaders to the following positions on the 2027-2028 Board of Directors: President-Elect, Secretary and one Director. The slate of candidates for this year’s election appears below. Each candidate has provided a profile outlining their current professional responsibilities, qualifications for the ANNA role they are seeking, and activities that support ANNA; as well as a campaign poster. Click on the links below to learn more about the candidates for the ANNA Board of Directors.
Not sure how to vote in ANNA’s elections?
…it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.
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- Look for an email on November 2, 2026 from ANNA Election Coordinator with the email address [email protected] – like this one:
Don’t see it in your Inbox?
Check your Junk/Spam folders.Still don’t see one?
Check the Voting FAQ to make sure you’re eligible to vote and reach out the National Office if you are and haven’t received an invitation to vote. - When you find the email, you will click the link for one-click voting or you can copy the link and paste into the browser. Then, enter your unique login credentials provided in the email.
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- Look for an email on November 2, 2026 from ANNA Election Coordinator with the email address [email protected] – like this one:
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President-Elect
Jami S. Brown, DHEd, MSN, RN, CNN, FANNA, FADLN
Secretary
Gayle Hall, BSN, RN, CNN
Judy Kauffman, DNP, MSN, RN, CNN
Director
Rosie Olivares, MSN/ed, BSN, RN, CNN
John Thompson, MSN, RN, CNN
Amy Woodard, BSN, RN, CNN, CCTC
Meet the Candidates Webinar
As we prepare for the upcoming ANNA National Board Elections, we invite you to join us on September 8, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET for our Meet the Candidates Webinar.
This is your opportunity to hear directly from the candidates running for President-Elect, Secretary, and Director. During the webinar, the candidates will share their vision for ANNA’s future, answer your questions, and discuss how they plan to support and empower nephrology nurses in advancing kidney health.
Don’t miss this chance to engage with the future leaders of ANNA and make an informed decision when voting.
Event Details:
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- Date: September 8, 2026
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- Time: 8:00 PM ET
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- Format: Live webinar with Q&A
Mark your calendars today for this important event!
Together, we shape the future of nephrology nursing.
Registration information coming soon.
Meet the Candidates Webinar
As we move closer to the 2025 ANNA National Board Elections, we are excited to share the recording of our Meet the Candidates Webinar, held on September 17, 2025.
This engaging session gave members the chance to hear directly from the candidates running for President-Elect, Treasurer, and Director. The candidates shared their vision for ANNA’s future, discussed how they plan to support and empower nephrology nurses in advancing kidney health, and responded to member questions during a live Q&A.
If you weren’t able to attend—or if you’d like to revisit the conversation—you can watch the full recording below at your convenience:
ANNA elections feature one-click voting. Every full member with an email on file will receive a message on November 2, 2026, with a link to the ballot. Just click on your personalized link in the email or text message to start voting.
Please make sure that ANNA has your current email address. By doing this, you will be able to reap the benefits of one-click voting.
Members must complete the voting process by 11:59pm (PST) on Monday, November 16, 2026.
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.
