The Commission on Nurse Certification is governed by the CNC Board of Commissioners (CNCBOC). The CNCBOC is responsible for the policies and procedures of the CNL Certification Program. Commissioners serve two-year terms.
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025
COMMISSIONERS
TERM EXPIRATION
Zach Perpetua, DNP, RN, CMSRN, CNL
Advanced Clinical Education Specialist
UPMC Passavant
Pittsburgh, PA
Chair – June 30, 2027
Member – June 30, 2027
Megan Williams, MSN, RN, CNL
Director of Complex Care
Regional One Health
Memphis, TN
Vice Chair – June 30, 2026
Richard O. Foote, Col, USAF, NC, CEN, CNL, FACHE
Director, Reserve Medical Directorate
Air Force, Pentagon
Washington, DC
Treasurer – June 30, 2027
Cathy Coleman, DNP, MSN, RN, CNL, CPHQ
Associate Professor
University of San Francisco SON and Health Professions
San Francisco, CA
Secretary – June 30, 2027
Schvonna M. L. Brown, MSM, MHCL, LSSBB
Chief of Health Administration Service (HAS)
VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System
Harlingen, TX
Public Member – June 30, 2028
James L. Harris, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, MBA, CNL, FAAN
Professor of Nursing
College of Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
June 30, 2026
Kathy Oliphant, DNP, RN, CNL, NEA-BC
Assistant Professor & Director, Systems Leadership Program
University of Cincinnati College of Nursing
Cincinnati, OH
June 30, 2027
Tymeeka Davis, DNP, RN-BC, CNL
Clinical Nurse Leader: 7A & 7B, Acute Care
Durham VA Healthcare System
Durham, NC
June 30, 2028
Dr. Leigh Williams, MSN, EdD
Program Director
Allied Health Short Term Training Programs
Ozarks Tech
Springfield, MO
June 30, 2028
Lynn Gardner (Ex-Officio)
CNC Director
(202) 370-3608
lgardner@aacnnursing.org
