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title: "2026 Board of Directors Election Results"
description: "The Society of Trauma Nurses (STN) is a professional nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting optimal and equitable trauma care through education, research, and collaboration. Explore the Journal of Trauma Nursing, specialized courses, and networking opportunities to advance trauma care."
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date: "2026-06-16T19:08:57+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
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#  2026 Board of Directors Election Results

Thank you for participating in the 2026 STN Board of Directors Election to elect representatives for the 2026-2027 term. We are pleased to introduce the following members who are either newly elected, re-elected or transitioning to a new position for the 2026-2027 term. Their terms will begin in conjunction with the STN Conference.

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**President**
Kristen Chreiman, DNP-c, RN, CCRN, TCRN, NE-BC

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**President-Elect**
Tracy Cotner-Pouncy, MSN, RN, TCRN

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**Immediate Past President**
Liz Atkins, MSN, RN, TCRN

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**Treasurer**
Melissa Smith, MSN, RN

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**Secretary**
Kenyatta Hazlewood, MPH, BSN, BSHS, RN, NE-BC

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**Director-At-Large**
Heidi Almodovar, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC, TCRN, CPHQ

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**Director-At-Large**
Valerie Brockman, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CAISS, CSTR

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**Director-At-Large**
Carrie Chismarich, MA, BSN, RN, TNS, TCRN

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**Director-At-Large**
Brody Eick, MBA, BSN, RN, CEN, CCRN, TCRN, NE-BC

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**Director-At-Large**
Andrea Light, MS, RN, EMT, CEN, TCRN

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**Director-At-Large**
Todd Nickoles, MBA, BSN, RN

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**Clinical Director-At-Large**
Maria Bautista-Durand, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CPNP-PC

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**International Director**
Diana Skaff, DBA, MBA-M, BSN, RN

 The STN Board of Directors is committed to advancing STN's mission to promote optimal and equitable trauma care to all people through initiatives focused on trauma nurses related to prevention, education and collaboration with other healthcare disciplines.

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