Guide the future of ARN. Apply for a leadership position. 

Bring your leadership skills and ideas to contribute to the future of the organization.

ARN voting members in good standing are eligible to run for office and elect future leaders of ARN. ARN provides the resources and support that enable rehabilitation nurses like you to thrive in your workplace and careers.
To apply for one of the five positions, below, please complete your application by April 15, 2023*.

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2023 Call for Nominations

Applications are now open for positions on the ARN Board of Directors and Nominations and Leadership Development Committee.

Available Positions

• (1) ARN Board of Directors, President-Elect
  • 1-year term followed by a 1-year term as president
• (3) ARN Board of Directors, Director-at-Large
  • 2-year term
• (1) ARN Nominations and Leadership Development Committee
  • 2-year term

See Nomination Guidelines + More

*During the application process the applicant will be asked to include two active ARN members who have agreed to serve as their professional references and can verify their participation in ARN on a national or local level. They will also be told " It is the candidate's responsibility to send the REFERENCE SURVEY to their selected references and ensure it is completed. Please have them complete the REFERENCE SURVEY by the deadline of April 15, 2023 at Noon CST. 

Important dates for the call for 2023 Board of Directors

March 15:        Call for applications

April 15:           Application deadline

May:                Candidate interviews

June 15:          Election slate opens to all voting members of ARN

July 15:           Election slate closes

August:           Official announcement of election results to all ARN membership

Learn more about the nomination process of nominations

Hear from Donna Williams, MSN RN FARN CRRN, former ARN Board of Directors President, and Chair of the Nominating and Leadership Development Committee about the importance of volunteering for the positions. Joining her on the video is Susan Kometz, MBA BSN RN CBIS CRRN, Vice-Chair Person to give her insight to nominations.

Meet the 2023 Nominating and Leadership Development Committee

Donna Williams, MSN RN FARN CRRN, Chair Person

Susan Kometz, MBA BSN RN CBIS CRRN, Vice-Chair Person

Kimberli Martinez, DNP RN CRRN, Member

Jennifer Joyner Bailey, DNP RN NE-BC CRRN, Member

Jilly Rye, DNP CNL RN FARN CRRN, Member

View Current Board of Directors

2022-2023 Elected Leaders

President-Elect

Mary Ellen Hatch, MSN RN CRRN FARN
Encompass Health
See the CV for Mary Ellen Hatch

Nominating and Leadership Development Committee

Jennifer Joyner-Bailey, DNP RN NE-BC CRRN
Cone Health
See the CV for Jennifer Joyner-Bailey

Board of Directors: Director-at-Large

Sarah Andrews, DNP ACNS-BC APRN ANVP-BC RN SCRN CRRN PCCN-K CMSRN
Ascension Texas Network
See the CV for Sarah Andrews

Tiffany LeCroy, MSN RN ACNS-BC FNP-C FARN CRRN
Shepherd Center
See the CV for Tiffany LeCroy

Maureen Musto, MS RN APRN-CNS ACNS-BC CRRN FARN
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital
See the CV for Maureen Musto