We’re pleased to announce the 2026 Slate of Candidates. Voting for the ANA-Michigan Leadership Elections will take place via electronic ballot from March 25 through April 13, 2026. Election results will be announced on April 27 at the Virtual Membership Assembly.
Members will receive an email on March 24, 2026, containing a secure link to access the password-protected ballot.
President-Elect
Director (Elect 2)
Joseph Current
MSN/Ed, RN, SWOC, IP
James Johnston
MSN, RN
Jakob Schmid
MSN, RN, SCRN
Newly Licensed Director
Nicholas Collinsworth
BSN, RN, EMT-P, CEN
Nominations Committee
Position Descriptions:
- President-Elect: The President-Elect provides strong leadership for the association and sets a sound and accurate course for its future. Assumes the responsibilities of the President in their absence and performs special functions as assigned to assist the President in performing the functions of that office. Serves on the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee.
- Director (2 openings): The Director provides leadership for the association. Participates in developing objectives against which to review program progress and measure the effectiveness of the association in accomplishing its mission. Has legal and fiscal responsibilities to the members of the association.
- Newly Licensed Director: The Newly Licensed Director shall be a licensed RN, in practice less than five years at the time of submitting the Consent to Serve and will contribute perspective and information to reflect the needs of nurses early in their nursing careers. Provides leadership for the association. Participates in developing objectives against which to review program progress and measure the effectiveness of the association in accomplishing its mission. Has legal and fiscal responsibilities to the members of the association.
- Nominations Committee Members (2 openings): Members of the nominations committee will identify candidates for positions on the Board of Directors and other elected committees. Monitor the composition and qualifications of the board and committees to ensure they are representative and responsive to the membership. Determine which awards are provided by the Association, write the descriptions and make the determinations.