Board of Directors

The governing body of the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN) is the Board of Directors (BOD).

The BOD appoints volunteer groups or representatives to perform the work of AAACN in accomplishing the goals of the strategic plan and the association. Learn more about the BOD and its role.

The 2020-2021 AAACN Board of Directors:

President Anne T. Jessie, DNP, RN Read the article: Ready to Lead in a Changed World	President-Elect Kathleen Martinez, MSN, RN, CPN
Immediate Past President Kristene Grayem, MSN, CNS, PPCNP-BC, RN-BC Read the article: Meet Kris Grayem, AAACN’s President (2019-20)	Director / Treasurer Deena Gilland, DNP, RN, NEA-NC, FAAN
Director / Secretary Christine Ruygrok, MBA, RN-BC	Director Eileen M. Esposito, DNP RN-BC CPHQ
Director Kathy Mertens, DNP, MPH, RN	Director CMDR Assanatu (Sana) I. Savage, PhD, DNP ,FNP-BC, CDR, NC, USN, RN-BC
Chief Executive Officer Linda Alexander

PLEASE NOTE: Send board member written correspondence to the AAACN National Office, P.O. Box 56, Pitman, NJ 08071-0056 or email to aaacn@aaacn.org. Using board member names or contacting these individuals for other reasons (e.g., compiling an email distribution list, sales solicitations, or other commercial use) is strictly prohibited.