2024 AAENP Committees

Awards and Scholarship Committee

The Awards and Scholarship Committee provides oversight of and support to the awards and scholarship nomination and selection process according to organizational policies and procedures.

     Chair: Juan Gonzalez | Contact via Email

Bylaws Committee

The Bylaws Committee is responsible for the maintenance of the Academy’s Bylaws, including ongoing review and revisions to bylaws as needed. This committee provides necessary communication to the membership pertaining to the Bylaws including but not limited to proposed amendments.

Co-Chairs: Cindy Kumar and Nicole Martinez | Contact via Email

Conference Committee

The Conference Committee is responsible for planning a timely and comprehensive agenda with dynamic speakers for the Annual Conference.

2025 Co-Chairs: Adam Dobbins and Jolene Traum | Contact via Email

Education Committee

The Education Committee is responsible for evaluating activities and programs related to training, continuing education, and academic education, both graduate and undergraduate. These responsibilities include recommendations on programs, education policy, and curricula in areas relevant to advanced practice nursing.

Co-Chairs: Hilary Ashton Glover and Amanda Hitt | Contact via Email

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee provides financial oversight, audit oversight, and policy advisory for the Academy. As audit overseers, the committee performs a detailed analysis of the AAENP budget and other financial reports ensuring due diligence and proper accounting principles are followed.

Chair: Philip Davis | Contact via Email

Membership Committee

The Membership Committee is responsible for monitoring all aspects of membership, including prospective member outreach and retention—bringing in new members, teaching them about the Academy and its benefits and then ensuring that the member experience meets everyone’s expectations. Additionally, the committee plays a vital role in marketing the Academy’s value proposition to our members.

Co-Chairs: Teresa Dodge and Jessica Stadler | Contact via Email

Nominations & Elections Committee

The Nominations & Elections Committee ensures that voting processes are enacted according to organizational bylaws, policies, and procedures. 

   Chair: Judson Smith | Contact via Email