NONPF Standing Committees
Members of the standing committees, except for the Nominating Committee, are appointed by the elected committee chair, who sits as a member of the Board of Directors. Standing committees have a minimum of three (3) members.
Click on the committee name to view a list of the committee members. For more information about NONPF's Standing Committees, contact the committee chairs or contact the NONPF office.
Bylaws Committee
The Bylaws Committee is chaired by the Vice-President/ President-Elect. It is responsible for revising the Bylaws as needed, based on input from the Board of Directors and members, in accordance with the process described in the Bylaws.
Educational Resources Committee
Quannetta T. Edwards, DNSc, WHCNP, FNP, Howard University, Chair
The Educational Resources Committee develops educational products and resources as useful tools for nurse practitioner faculty. In addition, the committee is responsible for overseeing the selection of the recipient of an annual scholarship to promote individual faculty development.
Educational Standards and Guidelines Committee
Michelle Beauchesne, DNSc, RN, CPNP, Northeastern University, Chair
The Education Committee advises the Organization on matters relating to educational issues. In addition, the committee is responsible for selecting the recipient of the Organization's annual education award.
Faculty Practice Committee
Kathryn A. Blair, PhD, APRN-BC, FNP, University of Northern Colorado, Chair
The Faculty Practice Committee advises the Organization on all matters pertaining to Faculty Practice.
- Faculty Practice Resource Center
- NONPF Position Statement on Faculty Practice and Promotion and Tenure.
- Nurse Practitioner Faculty Practice: An expectation of Professionalism
Finance Committee
Rosanne Pruitt, PhD, APRN, BC, Clemson University, Chair
The Finance Committee is chaired by the Treasurer. It advises the Treasurer on all matters related to finance, including budget planning, investment, and general fiscal oversight.
Global Advancement Committee
Gayla Jewell, PhD, RNC, NP, Grand Valley State University, Chair
The Global Advancement Committee is responsible for establishing and sustaining NONPF's participation in networks with international organizations and activities dedicated to promoting the role of the NP globally.
Membership Committee
Jamesetta Newland, PhD, APRN, BC, FNP Pace University, Chair
The Membership Committee is responsible for maintaining a roster of members of the Organization and recommending and enacting strategies to recruit new members or new member services. In addition, this committee provides leadership in the marketing of products developed by the Organization.
Nominating Committee
Alice Running, PhD, RN, FNP, University of Nevada, Reno, Chair
The Nominating Committee is composed of four members elected by the membership for a term of two years. Two members are elected each year. The Nominating Committee is responsible for drafting a slate for annual elections, to include a minimum of two candidates for each office. Members of the Nominating Committee cannot self-nominate for a Board of Directors position.
Programs Committee
Ruth Kleinpell, PhD, RN-CS, FAAN, ACNP, FAANP Rush University, Chair
The Programs Committee is responsible for planning the Annual Conference and any other educational programs sponsored by the Organization. The Chair of this committee will serve as the Annual Conference Chair.
Research Committee
Debra J. Brown, PhD, RN, CFNP, CANP, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chair
The Research Committee advises the organization on all matters related to organizationally-sponsored research activities and identifies priority areas for future investigation. In addition, the committee annually selects recipients for the organization's two research awards.