ANCC’s Commission on Pathway to Excellence is a voluntary governing body that oversees the Pathway to Excellence Program. Commission members are appointed by the ANCC’s board of directors and are representatives from various sectors of the nursing community, which includes nursing executive leaders, nurse managers, staff nurses, long-term care nurses, and advanced practice registered nurses. One commission member represents public consumers. The Commission on Pathway to Excellence makes the final determination of award designation.
Commission on Pathway to Excellence:
- Chair: Valerie Morrison, DBA, MSM, BSN, NEA-BC, SHRM-SCP (Pre/post-acute care)
- Vice Chair: Linda Harden, BSN, MS, RN-BC (Ambulatory)
- Member at Large: Rodney "Rocky" Hauch, DNP, RN (Staff Nurse)
- Marvin Jones, MBA- Public Member
- Francine Douce, FACM, MACN (International)
- Jane McCurley, DNP, RN, NEA-BC (Nurse Executive)
- Lisa Keegan, BSN, RN (Nurse Manager)
- Margo Carthon-Brooks, PhD, RN (Researcher)
- Jane Carmody, DNP, MBA, BSW, RN, CENP, NEA-BC, FAAN (Long-term care)
- Karen White-Trevino, DNP, RN, NE-BC, Caritas Coach (Academic)