Nurses on Boards Coalition Speakers Bureau

Welcome to the Nurses on Boards Coalition Speakers Bureau, where the transformational power of nursing leadership takes center stage. Our curated network of nurse experts is ready to inspire your audience with insights drawn from frontline experience, boardroom wisdom, and innovative strategies that shape health policy, equity, and community resilience.

Why Invite a Nurse Expert in Governance?

  • They bridge clinical expertise and strategic vision, elevating discussions on public health, disaster preparedness, and health system redesign.
  • Their real-world stories spark cultural change, mobilizing teams to build resilience in communities and care environments.
  • They champion evidence-based reform in nursing education and research, fueling a pipeline of practice-ready leaders.
  • They serve as powerful advocates—amplifying nursing’s voice in advocacy, communications, and global collaboration.
  • They bring governance education and governance expertise honed through board service, guiding nonprofit, corporate, and policy boards toward strategic impact.

Governance Education & Expertise

  • Specialty-designed sessions on governance best practices tailored for healthcare, nonprofit, and corporate boards.
  • Insights from nurse leaders with decades of board experience addressing fiduciary duties, strategic oversight, and risk management.
  • Case studies showcasing effective governance in action—from policy development to ethical decision-making.
  • Interactive workshops on board roles, governance frameworks, stakeholder engagement, and succession planning.

Whether you’re hosting a conference, corporate event, or community forum, the Nurses on Boards Coalition Speakers Bureau connects you with dynamic voices committed to transforming care delivery, reducing environmental impact, and leading change at every level. Elevate your next event with a nurse leader who doesn’t just speak—who mobilizes action, ignites purpose, and paves the way for a healthier tomorrow.

Contact us to find the perfect advocate for your audience and join the movement that’s redefining leadership in health.

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Meet the NOBC Consultants & Speakers

 

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Cole Edmonson, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAONL, FNAP, FAAN

CEO Nurses On Boards Coalition
Expertise
: Speaker | Author | Leader | Innovator | Strategist | Workforce
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Nancy Mannion, DNP, RN, CEN, FAEN

President, NMB Global Leadership, LLC, Board Member, Emergency Nurses Association
NOBC Board Chair
Expertise: Author | Advocate | Humanitarian | Leader | Mentor
LinkedIn

 

Martha Dawson, DNP, RN, FACHE

Professor and Administrator, Immediate Past President/CEO, National Black Nurses Association
NOBC Board Chair-Elect
Expertise: Author| Career Progression |Fiscal Management | Nonprofit | Organizational Analyst | Workforce
LinkedIn

 

Rita Wray, MBA, RN, BC, FAAN

NOBC Board Treasurer
Expertise
: Leader | Strategist | Executive Coach | Speaker | Author
LinkedIn

 

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Rick Garcia, PhD, RN, CCM, FAAOHN, FAADN

Chief Executive Officer, Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN) and OADN Foundation
NOBC Board Secretary
Expertise: Grounded | Resonant | Advocate | Connector | Educator
LinkedIn

 

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Kimberly Harper, RN, MS, FAAN

CEO Emeritus, Executive Consultant, Indiana Center for Nursing
NOBC Board Chair-Emeritus
Expertise: International Speaker | Author | Consultant | Team Builder | Organizational Leader
LinkedIn

 

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Kimberly Cleveland, PhD, JD, MSN, RN, C-MBC, C-MPC, FAONL

Associate Professor, Kent State University, President, The American Association of Nurse Attorneys
NOBC Board Chair-Emeritus
Expertise: Speaker | Legal | Governance | Leadership | Higher Education
LinkedIn

 

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Pam Rudisill, DNP, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, FAAN

Vice President, Nursing Excellence, ECU HEALTH
NOBC Board Chair-Emeritus
Expertise: Speaker | Leader | Author | Workforce | Academic Practice Collaboration
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