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.