Call for Nominations

Information about Terms, Eligibility, and Duties of Office for the 2027 Election

POSITIONS TO BE FILLED IN 2027:

President-Elect - Board of Governors
Secretary/Treasurer - Board of Governors
Governor-at-Large - Board of Governors
Governor Representative of Student Members - Board of Governors
Nominating Committee - Position #2

Board of Governors - General

The members of the Board of Governors shall be the officers of the organization and shall have all of the powers and duties ordinarily exercised by officers of a non-profit corporation. Board members must be individual members of WIN and reside, work, or attend school in one of the states designated as within the WIN geographic boundaries. WIN states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.    

Functions of the Board of Governors:
1. Enact the WIN mission and provide leadership to achieve the WIN vision with nurses in the West.
2. Establish strategic plan, goals, and priorities to guide programs and activities; monitor results; and revise and update the mission, vision, values, and plans to effectively meet the moment.
3. Review and assess organizational policies and actions to assure WIN remains a vibrant organization.
4. Select, support, and evaluate the Executive Director.
5. Provide fiduciary oversight.
6. Appoint members to WIN committees.
7. Serve as Board liaison to 1-2 committees as related to Board position.
8. Establish and dissolve ad hoc committees, task forces, and special interest groups to enact the WIN mission.
9. Support the organization through raising funds or providing personal donations.
10. Determine the location and date of the annual conference and any special meetings.
11. Prepare for and attend Board meetings and the annual conference.
12. Coordinate succession planning with incoming Board members.

Expectations of All Governors

  • Participate in Board meetings, committee work, and conference planning.

  • Serve as a voting member of the WIN Board of Governors.

  • Assist in strategic planning, policy review, and organizational goal setting.

  • Represent WIN in the West and beyond by being a champion for WIN.

  • Build relationships with members, donors, partners, and academic leaders to support WIN's sustainability.

  • Support membership engagement in WIN's mission and support diversity efforts.

  • Serve as Board liaison to 1-2 committees

General Board of Governor Qualifications

  • Must be individual members and reside, work, or attend school in one of the states designated as within the WIN geographic boundaries.

  • Understanding of nursing research, practice, and education challenges and opportunities in the West.

  • Experience working with diverse nursing communities and commitment to health equity and inclusivity.

  • Prior experience as a leader within WIN (e.g., committee chair, Special Interest Group leader, program planning, awards selection, abstract reviews, Leadership Academy participation, etc.).

  • Demonstrated commitment to WIN’s mission: advancing nursing science, practice, education, and policy through collaboration and mentorship for 3-5 years.

WIN is incorporated as a non-profit organization in the State of Oregon. The Office of the Attorney General publishes a document titled, “A Guide to Non-Profit Board Service in Oregon.” The document identifies the roles of Board members:

  • The principal role of the Board is stewardship of the organization. The Board is ultimately responsible for the management of the affairs of the organization. This requires active participation. If members do not have the time to regularly participate, they should not agree to serve on a Board.
  • The Board must insure that the organization is operated for a charitable/public purpose. It may not be operated for private benefit.
  • One of the most important roles of a Board is to keep the resources and efforts focused on the organization’s mission. Therefore, Board members must have an understanding of WIN’s programs, members, and resources that are available to achieve its goals. As a start, every Board member should be familiar with WIN’s Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws.
  • The Board is not expected to manage the day-to-day activities of the organization. The Board hires a chief executive officer (Executive Director) and oversees that person’s work to ensure that the organization is fulfilling its mission.


Generally, the Board meets quarterly, and the spring meeting is held in conjunction with WIN’s annual conference. The summer meeting is often held in-person over two days. Other meetings are conducted over videoconference. Board members receive reimbursement according to current policy for attending in-person meetings of the Board, but not for the meeting associated with the WIN conference.

WIN will assist new Board members with an orientation to the role, rights and responsibilities of a Board member under Oregon law.


President-Elect

TERM OF OFFICE: Serves a one-year term as President-Elect (2027-2028), then proceeds to serve as President for a two year term (2028-2030) and then Past President for a one-year term (2030-2031). 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Collaborate with the President and Executive Director on Board meeting agendas, priority setting, and organizational initiatives.

  • Lead governance and strategic initiatives.

  • Represent WIN at the Regional Nursing Research Society quarterly meetings and events when designated by the President.

  • Prepare for seamless transition into the role of President.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Terminal degree in nursing.

  • Strategic planning experience in nursing research, education, practice, policy, or administration.

  • A strong record of leadership, scholarship, and service within the nursing profession, preferably through appointments on other boards.

  • Active or emeritus status in an academic, research, or clinical leadership position.

  • Exceptional communication, organizational, and collaborative skills.

  • Ability to manage strategic priorities, delegate responsibilities, and lead through change.


Secretary/Treasurer

TERM OF OFFICE: Serves a three-year term (2027-2030).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Present a report of WIN’s financial standing to the Board at each meeting and to the Membership Assembly annually.

  • Assess organizational financial risks and collaborate with the Executive Director and Board to develop long-term fiscal strategies to strengthen WIN’s financial position into the future.

  • Collaborate with the Executive Director to shape organizational responses to anticipated and unanticipated market trends and forward-looking actions for Board consideration.

  • Contribute insights about fiscal implications to Board strategic planning discussions, policy initiatives, and organizational goal setting.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Financial literacy: basic understanding of accounting, bookkeeping, and sound fiscal management principles.

  • An impeccable code of personal and professional ethics and commitment to principles of shared governance.

  • Prior experience as a Treasurer in other organizations or on other boards.

  • Ability to review financial statement details and translate trends to member stakeholders without a financial background. 


Governor-at-Large

TERM OF OFFICE: Serves a three-year term (2027-2030).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Serve as a formal liaison to a WIN committee (Development, DEI, or other), facilitating alignment between Board priorities and initiatives.

  • Act as a liaison between the general membership and the Board, ensuring that broad perspectives and concerns are voiced.

  • Lead, manage, or support short-term projects, task forces, or initiatives, which may include fundraising campaigns, membership campaigns, or Special Interest Groups. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Terminal degree in nursing.

  • Requires active engagement and demonstrated expertise in nursing research, practice, education, policy, or administration.

  • Prior nursing leadership positions.

Governor Representative of Student Members

TERM OF OFFICE: Serves a two-year term (2027-2029).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Actively communicate with undergraduate and graduate students in the West during the conference and at other WIN-sponsored events.

  • Lead student breakfasts, luncheons, and other student-driven functions at WIN conferences.

  • Propose new student-specific initiatives to the Board.

  • Evaluate current and future student-specific engagement efforts to ensure they align with student needs and preferences as well as WIN's goals. 

  • Coordinate with Student Services professionals at WIN-affiliated educational institutions to promote student participation in WIN activities.

  • Develop and provide ongoing input to a platform or forum designed specifically for WIN student members and participants to promote WIN-specific goals and objectives.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be an actively enrolled doctoral-level student in a nationally accredited nursing degree-granting program.


Nominating Committee Position #2

TERM OF OFFICE: Serves a three-year term (2027-2030).
ELIGIBILITY: Must be an individual member of WIN. Student members are not eligible for service on the Nominating Committee.
FUNCTIONS:

  • Annually prepare a slate of candidates for the Board of Governors and Nominating Committee from among qualified members of the organization.

  • Present the slate of candidates to the Membership Assembly for election.


NOTIFICATION AND TIMELINE

Those whose names are submitted in response to the Call for Nominations will be notified no later than December 31, 2026 about the status of the slate of candidates. Voting will take place electronically. The projected voting dates are Tuesday, January 19, 2027 to Tuesday, February 2, 2027. All members who are eligible to vote will be notified when the ballot is available. Individuals who are on the slate will be notified of the results by Friday, February 12, 2027.
 

APPLICATION AND DEADLINE

All potential candidates must submit the completed nominations forms and a brief biosketch or abbreviated CV not to exceed 10 pages. The required materials must be received by WIN by November 1,  2026. The nomination form below should be used to submit the nominations materials.

For questions, please contact the members of the Nominating Committee:
Schola Matovu (2024 – 2027), schola.matovu@nurs.utah.edu 
Adrienne Martinez-Hollingsworth (2025 – 2028), amhollingsworth@altamed.org 
Necole Leland (2026-2029), necole.leland@unlv.edu

NOMINATION FORM