DNA Committees and Task Forces work under the Board of Directors to move the business of the DNA forward. Committees offer many opportunities for members to contribute to the DNA. Please consider joining a committee and help DNA prosper!
To contact a Committee Chair, please contact the DNA National office via email dna@dnanurse.org or contact us online so we can assist you.
Purpose
The purpose of the Education Advisory Council (EAC) is to provide oversight of all education endeavors within the DNA, and insure compliance with ANCC educational guidelines. The Council goal is to increase the competency of nurses caring for dermatology patients by ensuring that DNA members can obtain quality educational programs through multiple venues that enhance the practice of dermatology across the continuum of care, from pediatrics to geriatrics, from clinical practice to surgical practice, including phototherapy, patch testing, cosmetic dermatology and other specialty areas of dermatology.
Education Advisory Council Members
Delaney Stratton, Ph.D, DNP, Chair
Veronica Fromann, RN, BSN, MA, DNC
Kamika McLaughlin, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, FNP-BC
Mitzi Paulsen, BA, BSN, RN
Nina Vakil, BSN, RN
Marianne O. Woody, FNP-BC
Trudy Adamson, MSN, RN, DNC, Accredited Provider Program Director
Purpose
The purpose of the Financial Oversight Committee (FOC) is to oversee the annual budget, and review the status of the Dermatology Nurses’ Associations reserve funds and their allocation classes to ensure they are within the parameters of policy.
Purpose
The purpose of Health Policy Advocacy Scanning Committee (HPASC) is to promote awareness within the DNA regarding issues and concerns in the arena of Health Policy and Advocacy that assists DNA and its members in achieving the strategic goal of effectively advocating for members, patients, and the public.
Health Policy Advocacy Scanning Council
Elizabeth Jonas, LPN; Co-Chair
Karen Fairbrother, BSN, CDE, DNC
Maura Flynn, MPP, RN, DNC
Krismarie Marrero, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Gayle Peterson, RN-BC
Leslie Stahulak, RN
Purpose
The goal of the Membership Advisory Council (MAC) is to promote the growth and retention of the membership within the DNA, broaden the voices of the membership, and advance the DNA’s mission and strategic goals.
Membership Advisory Council Members
Victoria Mathews, RN-MSN; Co-Chair
Heather Dana, CMA, RMA, CDT Certified BC
Jezabel Esparza, RN-MSN
Maura Flynn, MPP, RN, DNC; BOD Liasion
Robin Inabinet, BSN, RN, AMB-BC; BOD Liaison
April Mitchell, BSN, RN, AMB-BC
Christine Strand, RN
Purpose
The Nominating Committee (NC) provides a slate of officers as directed by the DNA bylaws and present the slate to the Board of Directors at the spring/summer meeting.
Purpose
The Annual Program Planning Committee (PPC) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the annual educational program presented at the Annual Convention of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association. The chairperson serves as Nurse Planner for the Annual Program Planning Committee and, with the Director of Education, ensures adherence to ANCC criteria.
2026 Convention Program Planning Committee Members
Nina Harry, MSN, FNP-BC, President
Olanda Hathaway, FNP-BC, MSN, Co-Chair
Trudy Adamson, MSN, RN, DNC, Accredited Provider Program Director