American Nurses Credentialing Center Board of Directors Announces New Commissioner Appointments for 2027
New leaders appointed to ANCC commissions to guide accreditation and credentialing programs
Chicago, IL. — The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Board of Directors has approved the following appointments and reappointments to its commissions. The appointments were made during the ANCC Board’s July 22-23, 2026, meeting. All terms will run from Jan. 1, 2027, until Dec. 31, 2030.
“ANCC is truly honored to welcome both new and returning commission members whose deep expertise, insight, and dedication will help shape the future of our accreditation and credentialing programs and strengthen excellence across the nursing profession,” said Laura J. Wood, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, president of ANCC. “Their leadership is a powerful affirmation of ANCC’s unwavering commitment to upholding and advancing the rigorous standards that fuel professional growth, celebrate nursing excellence, and elevate healthcare for communities nationwide and around the world.”
Commission on Magnet® (COM)
- Susan Grant, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, representing the American Academy of Nursing (AAN), for an initial four-year term of service.
- Majeda Alruzzieh, PhD, RN, FPCC, CGNC, representing an individual of foreign residence or with international experience, for a second four-year term of service.
- Dustin Hahn, MHA, BSN, RN, CPN, representing a registered nurse with significant professional experience and responsibility for managing a patient care unit or department, for a second four-year term of service.
- Joy Parchment, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CPDC, ACC, FAAN, FAON, representing a registered nurse in academia/education, for a second four-year term of service.
Commission on Pathway to Excellence® (COPE)
- Melissa Lloyd, DNP, MSN Ed, RN, PCCN-K, representing a nurse leader with experience in the pre- and post-acute care continuum, for an initial four-year term of service.
- Jane Carmody, DNP, MBA, BSW, RN, CENP, NEA-BC, CPAFH, FAAN, representing a registered nurse serving in a long-term care setting, for a second four-year term of service.
- Lisa Keegan, DNP, RN, representing a registered nurse serving in a nurse manager role, for a second four-year term of service.
Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs (COA-PTP)
- Albert Belaro, DNP, RN, representing an RN residency program director from an ANCC-accredited Practice Transition Accreditation Program, for an initial four-year term of service.
- Tara Buckenmyer, DNP-ENL, MHA, RN, NE-BC, representing a chief nursing officer in a hospital/healthcare setting from an ANCC-accredited Practice Transition Accreditation Program, for an initial four-year term of service.
- Amelia Cataldo, DNP, RN, CPNP-AC, CCRN, representing an advanced practice provider program director from an ANCC-accredited Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation program, for an initial four-year term of service.
- Rajashree Koppolu, DNP, MSL, CPNP-PC/AC, NPD-BC, FAAN, representing an advanced practice provider program director from an ANCC-accredited Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation program, for an initial four-year term of service.
- Amelia Kerner, MMSc, PA-C, representing an advanced practice provider program director from an ANCC-accredited Advanced Practice Provider Fellowship Accreditation program, for a second four-year term of service.
- Veerle Schoeters, PhDc, MSN, RN, representing an individual of foreign residence or with international experience, for a second four-year term of service.
Commission on Accreditation in Nursing Continuing Professional Development (COA-NCPD)
- Aaron Acquisto, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, GERO-BC, WCC, representing an ANCC Accredited Provider Program Director or Nurse Planner in an ANCC Nursing Continuing Professional Development Accredited Provider, for an initial four-year term of service.
- Logan Murry, PhD, PharmD, representing interprofessional continuing education, for an initial four-year term of service.
- Bridget Sellars, PhD, RN, CNE, ANEF, FACHE, NE-BC, representing academia/education from an ANCC Nursing Continuing Professional Development Accredited Provider college or university, for an initial four-year term of service.
To learn more about the nominations process, please contact the ANCC governance staff at ancc.exec@ana.org.
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