Board of Directors 2025-2027

Leading nursing innovation globally!

Board of Directors

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Hiyam Nadel, MBA, RN, CCG, FIEL

Co-Founder, Immediate Past President (2023-2024)

Onike Williams, MSN, RN

Board Member

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Jouhanna Menegaz, PhD, RN

Board Member

Kwamane Liddell, JD, MHA, BSN

Board Member

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Mary Lou Ackerman, MBA, RN

Co-Founder & President

Olga Kagan, PhD, RN, CIMI, FHIMSS, FIEL

President-Elect

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Michael Thorn, DPN, APRN, CNP

Board Member

Bridget Burke, BSN, RN

Board Secretary

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Lianne Jeffs, PhD, RN

Board Treasurer

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Past Presidents

Rebecca Love, MSN, RN, FIEL

Co-Founder & President Emerita (2019-2022)

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Grace Kistner, RN, DTN, MMHA, BSBA, BSN, CCRN, CSSLHPM

Board Member

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Tracie Risling, PhD, RN

Board Member

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Kristen Fessele, PhD, RN, AOCN

Board Member

Executive Team

  • Nico Gennaro Sciasci, MS, FIEL

    Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

  • Lucas Gardim, PhD(s), MSc, RN

    Global Lead, Nursing Innovation