There are nine Directors of ANIA, with each director serving a 3-year term of office. Each Director takes on prescribed duties or roles/responsibilities that will be open in 2026.
All candidates must be regular members in good standing for at least 2 successive years prior to their nomination.
The term of office begins January 1, 2026, and new board members are expected to attend the 2026 ANIA Annual Conference. The Board of Directors oversees the control and administers the affairs of ANIA to support the mission of advancing nursing informatics through education, research, and practice in all roles and settings. This includes oversight of the execution of the strategic plan, the corporation budget and finances, authorization of audits, programs, publications, awards, recognition, and liaison with other organizations.
This notice serves as the official call for nominations for the following positions:
Board Positions
Non-Board Positions
- Leadership Succession Committee (2 Positions)
For additional information on roles or the election process, please refer to the bylaws.
Application Process
To be considered for the election slate, please complete the candidate information form and provide two reference letters. Candidate information, a picture, AND two reference letters must be received by September 15, 2025, to be considered for the ballot.
Complete the Candidate Information Form
After receiving nominations from the membership, the Leadership Succession Committee will review applicant qualifications and reference letters along with an interview to prepare a slate of candidates for Board approval. Once the slate of candidates is accepted by the Board and ballot prepared, ANIA members will receive an email notice to begin voting.
Important Dates
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8/4/25 |
Call for Nominations |
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9/15/25 |
Nomination period closed (candidate information, picture, and 2 reference letters due) |
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9/16/25 |
Qualified applicant interviews by the Leadership Succession Committee begin |
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10/6/25 |
Nominee bio sketches posted |
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10/20/25 |
Voting begins |
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11/10/25 |
Voting ends |
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11/17/25 |
Candidates notified of results |
| 1/26 | New Board Members are required to attend the ANIA Virtual Retreat (date to be determined) |
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3/26/26 - 3/28/26 |
New Board Members introduced to Membership at Annual Conference in Boston, MA (It is an expectation that newly elected board members will be present at the Annual Conference. Financial support is provided.) |
If you have questions about a specific position, please contact the ANIA National Office at ANIA@ajj.com (please use "ANIA Nominations Question" in your subject line).