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LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION PLANNING

LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION PLANNING

Elizabeth Sunil Sam

MSN, FNP-C, APRN, PCCN, PBNC

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Responsibilities: 

  • The Election Committee Chairperson oversees the execution of the nomination and election process of NAINA.
  • The Election Committee Chairperson is solely responsible for the safekeeping of the ballot box, ballots, and voter registry.
  • The Election Committee members work together to preserve the integrity of the election process.
  • Reviews and amends election policies and procedures to follow current trends including in the instances of contested elections.
  • Informs the Governing Board of the candidate eligibility, nomination, and election policies and procedures and ensures that they are strictly followed.
  • Compiles a voter registry of all eligible voters of the given election.
  • Reviews nominations and notifies nominees if ineligibility to contest is obvious.
  • Compiles and counts both paper and online ballots.
  • Presents to the GB the names of the winners of the elections and selections 30 days prior to the installation date of the officers.
  • Assists Chapter Presidents to inform winners of the election/selection.
  • Assists the Executive Board with the installation of new officers.
  • To receive a voting ballot, the GB members should demonstrate 80 percent of attendance inclusive of three excused absences at regularly scheduled NAINA GB meetings and be in good standing with both NAINA and the local chapter

Call for Nominations: NAINA 2027–2028 Leadership Opportunities

The National Association of Indian Nurses of America (NAINA) is pleased to announce the Call for Nominations for the 2027–2028 Executive Board and Committee Chair positions.

Leadership is the cornerstone of NAINA's continued growth and success. We invite passionate, visionary, and dedicated members to step forward and help shape the future of our organization. Whether you are an experienced leader or aspiring to serve for the first time at a national level, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact through service, collaboration, advocacy, and professional leadership.

Executive Board (Elected) Positions

President
Executive Vice President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer

Committee Chair (Appointed) Opportunities

Advanced Practice
Advocacy & Policy
Awards & Scholarship
Bylaws
Communications
Editorial
Education
Fundraising
Membership
Research
Election

Nomination Period

June 9, 2026 – August 8, 2026

Ready to Lead?

Complete the nomination form here:


For questions regarding the nomination process, please contact:

NAINA Election Committee : nainaelections@gmail.com

Leadership is an opportunity to inspire, serve, and create a lasting impact. We encourage every qualified member to consider serving and becoming part of NAINA's next generation of leaders.

Together, let us continue advancing nursing excellence, fostering leadership, and strengthening our commitment to service.

Elizabeth Sunil Sam

MSN, FNP-C, APRN, PCCN, PBNC

Elizabeth Sunil Sam is from Arizona Indian Nurses Association (AZINA). She  is serving as NAINA election chair for the 2025-2026 term.She was the immediate past president of AZINA and currently serves as the advisory chair. She is also one of the  founding leaders of AZINA and served as the Vice president in the 2021-2022 term. During her term as the President of AZINA, she  has been very active in collaborating  with minority nurses in Arizona  and serves as a steering committee member of Coalition of Asian American Nurses (CAAN) in Arizona. She is a Family Nurse practitioner with Internal medicine experience, works as a PCP @ Phoenix VA, Arizona. She is a compassionate nurse as well as a transformative leader with a great passion for her job and the community. Her passion is to guide and mentor international nurses , nursing students , NP students in advancing their careers. 

The Election Committee ensures a fair, transparent, and well-organized nomination and election process for NAINA. Led by the Election Committee Chairperson, the committee upholds the integrity of every election by reviewing and updating policies, verifying candidate eligibility, and maintaining accurate voter lists by ensuring that all voting participants meet organizational attendance and membership requirements. The committee communicates results to the Governing Board and chapter leaders and supports the installation of newly elected officers.