Announcing the 2025–2026 GAPNA Board of Directors

We are pleased to introduce the newly elected and returning members of the GAPNA Board of Directors and Nominating Committee for the 2025–2026 term. These leaders embody the highest level of dedication to the field of gerontological advanced practice nursing and will help guide GAPNA’s mission: to promote excellence in care for older adults through advanced practice nursing.

Their expertise, leadership, and commitment ensure a strong future for our organization and the patients we serve. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals:

President
Kimberly Posey, AGPCNP-BC, DNP, RN, GS-C

Immediate Past President
George Peraza-Smith, DNP, A-GNP-C, GNP-BC, GS-C, FAANP

President-Elect
Michele Talley, PhD, ACNP-BC, FAANP, FNAP, FAAN

Secretary
Sara McCumber, DNP, APRN, CNP, CNS

Treasurer
Emily Nicoli, MS, RN, CRNP, AGNP, ACHPN

Director-at-Large
Maureen Beck, DNP, APRN, GNP-BC

Director-at-Large
Victoria Nalls, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN, CWS

2025–2026 Nominating Committee

Chair
Susan E. Mullaney, DNP, NP-C, GNP-BC, GS-C, FAAN, FAANP

Chair-Elect
Michelle Moccia, DNP, ANP-BC, GS-C

Elected Member
Karen Devereaux Melillo, PhD, AGNP-C, FAANP, FGSA

We look forward to the leadership and vision these outstanding professionals will bring to GAPNA in the year ahead

Celebrate and witness our new Board Members officially assume office at the 2025 GAPNA Annual Conference, taking place September 11–13, 2025, at the Paris Las Vegas.

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