Electing highly qualified, engaged, skilled, enthusiastic members to serve on the AAOHN Board of Directors is critical to our association's continued success, growth, and development. However, simply encompassing these attributes is not the sole consideration that the Leadership Succession Committee utilizes when seeking candidates for election to the Board of Directors. Other considerations include:
- Dedication to the values, mission, and vision of the organization
- Courtesy, honesty, and integrity
- Candid dialogue
- Behaving as a team player and participating in the group that is the board
- Expressing individual opinions and perspectives balanced with supporting group decisions
- Asking difficult questions without being overzealous
- Being comfortable with diversity and agreeing to disagree
- Accepting that disagreement and conflict are part of doing the organization’s business well and working with colleagues to resolve differences
- Bringing issues to the boardroom and discouraging behind-the-scenes conversation that creates divisiveness
Nominations are being sought for the following positions:
Director (2) Term: 2026-2029: AAOHN is seeking Director candidates for the following representations: one (1) Central region and one (1) At-Large (no geographic requirements) to be elected. The term of office for Directors shall be three years. Click here to view the geographic boundaries of the Central region.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Must be a Regular or Lifetime Member of AAOHN
- Occupational Health Nursing Experience
- AAOHN Organizational Experience
- National
- Regional
- State
- Local
- Leadership Skills
- Writing Ability
- Communication Skills
- Ability to work with others
Job Description:
- Assume responsibilities delegated by the President and/or Board including membership on Board Committees.
- Serve as liaisons between assigned member Committees and the Board.
- Participate in the development and implementation of the strategic plan.
- Contribute articles to newsletter as required.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Terms of office begin at the annual business meeting. If elected to the AAOHN Board of Directors, a minimum of 90% board meeting attendance is expected (five virtual meetings and one face-to-face meeting annually).
The AAOHN Leadership Succession Committee will review every application with the goal of developing a qualified slate of candidates.
Application Process
Self-nominations are encourated and all nominees are asked to submit the following:
- Completed application
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume
- One (1) letter of support from employer
- Photo - headshot to be included with the ballot (digital format)
- Candidate Statement to be included with the ballot. Must be 300 words or less. (Word doc preferred)
Your Vote is Your Voice
Elections are the foundation of a strong organization. It takes an active and engaged membership to ensure board representation and leadership to respond to member concerns. As such, AAOHN maintains periodic elections according to bylaws, has an active Leadership Succession Committee to assure viable candidates for all open positions on the AAOHN Board of Directors and open elections to all qualified members to maintain a strong and diverse Board.