The Call for 2025 ENA Election Candidates will open in Q2

The Emergency Nurses Association needs passionate, collaborative and diverse members to lead the premier association for emergency nurses. ENA seeks candidates who represent the association's mission to advance excellence in emergency nursing to serve as leaders. In 2025, applications are being accepted for the following positions:  

ENA Board of Directors

The ENA Board of Directors provides governance and strategic direction for the association to advance excellence in emergency nursing and ensure ENA is the premier organization for the worldwide emergency nursing community. 

  • 2026 President-Elect (1-year term)
  • 2026 Secretary/Treasurer (1-year term)
  • Two Directors (3-year term)

Board of Directors Competencies

Leadership Development and Elections Committee

The ENA Leadership Development and Elections Committee oversees ENA’s annual election. The committee is responsible for developing and ensuring a pipeline of future leaders. The committee reviews applications, vets potential candidates and provides a final slate of qualified candidates to the ENA Board of Directors and membership.

To fill existing positions on the committee, the call is open to Regions 2 and ENA Past Board Member.

Leadership Development and Elections Committee Competencies Leadership Development and Elections Committee Self-Assessment Tool
Election Key Dates

Q2Call for Nominations Opens
Q2Call for Nominations Closes
Q2-Q3Leadership Development and Elections Committee Reviews and Scores Applications
Q32025 ENA Election Candidates Announced
Q3
Election Voting Period Opens
Q3Election Results Announced
 DecemberENA Board of Directors only - Board orientation for newly elected board members

If you have any questions, please contact governance@ena.org or call 847.460.4095.

2025 Leadership Development and Elections Committee

Should you have any questions regarding ENA’s election process, contact a member of the committee, email governance@ena.org or call 847.460.4095.

Jason CarterJason Carter, MSN, RN, CEN, CPEN, NE-BC, NRP, TCRN
Leadership Development and Elections Committee Chairperson
Region 2
jasonwcarter13@gmail.com

 

 

 

Tami Wheeldon HeadshotTami Wheeldon, MSN-ED, RN, CEN
Region 1
tamiwheeldon@gmail.com

 

 

India OwensIndia Owens, MSN, RN, CEN, NE-BC, FAEN
Region 3
india.t.owens@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

Brian RogersBrian Rogers, MSN, RN, CEN
Region 4
bsroge2@gmail.com

 

Dawn MacMullen

Dawn MacMullen, RN, CEN
Region 5
enadawn@gmail.com

 

 

 

Jennifer Williams CookJennifer Williams-Cook
Region 6
rnmedic73@hughes.net

 

 

Ron KrausRon Kraus, MSN, RN, EMT, CEN, ACNS-BC, TCRN
ENA Past Board Member
ron.kraus@hotmail.com

 

 

Melane MarshMelane Marsh, MSN, BSN, CEN, CMRN
Member-at-Large
rnrescuer911@gmail.com

 

 

Mike Hastings, MSN, RN, CEN, FAENMike Hastings
Member-at-Large
mike.hastings913@gmail.com

 

 



Ellen EncaperaEllie Encapera, RN, CEN
Member-at-Large
miselliern@gmail.com

 

 

Joop BreuerJoop Breuer, RN, FAEN
Member-at-Large
j.breuer@casema.nl