• Champion for Inclusive Governance

    After serving as the inaugural Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer at the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, Vernell P. DeWitty, PhD, MBA, RN, FADLN, FAAN, founded Pourquois Diversity, LLC in July 2023 to focus on work that aligns with her passion and purpose. Her work includes mentoring nursing students, coaching faculty leaders, and helping academic and healthcare organizations…

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  • NOBC Board Members Join 2026 AAN Fellows

    The Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) proudly celebrates four of our board members who have been selected for induction into the American Academy of Nursing’s 2026 Class of Fellows. This prestigious recognition honors nurse leaders whose influence strengthens health policy, advances equity, and elevates the profession’s impact across communities and care systems.  Their induction reflects not only their individual…

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  • Jill Price’s Path to Board Service Through NOBC

    Jill Price, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN, Professor at Walden University, recently earned an appointment to the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)’s Cardiovascular Board Specialty. Her experience shows how nurses can step into influential leadership roles — and how the Nurses on Boards Coalition (NOBC) helps make those opportunities visible. Why She Signed Up Jill…

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