We’re pleased to share the results of ANNA’s recent national election. Thank you to every member who took the time to vote and support strong leadership within our community. Your engagement helps advance our shared commitment to education, advocacy, networking, and science.
Please join us in congratulating the newly elected members of the ANNA Board of Directors:
President-Elect
- Molly Cahill, MSN, APRN, BC, ANP-C, CNN, FNKF, FANNA
Treasurer
- Jennifer Vavrinchik, MSN, RN, CNN
Director
- Leah Foster Smith, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CNN-NP, FNKF, FANNA, FAANP
- Melanie C. Kreitzer (Harper), RN, CNN
The newly elected leaders will assume their roles during the 2026 National Symposium in New Orleans, LA, where they’ll join our 2026–2027 Board of Directors:
- President – Michelle Gilliland, MSN, RN, CNN, BSBA, FANNA
- Immediate Past President – Dr. Faith Lynch, DNP, RN, CNN, FANNA
- Secretary – Jami Smith Brown, DHEd, MSN, RN, CNN, FANNA
- Director – Debra J. Hain, PhD, APRN, AGPCNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CNN-NP, FAAN, FAANP, FNKF
- Director – Marijo Johnson, MSN, RN, CNN, FANNA
These leaders bring deep expertise, dedication to nephrology nursing, and a strong commitment to our mission. We look forward to the insight, energy, and stewardship they will bring to the Board and to ANNA’s work in the years ahead.
Thank you again to all candidates for their willingness to serve and to all members who participated in this important process. Together, we continue to strengthen our community and elevate the vital work of nephrology nurses across the nation.
