Governance & Staff

The leadership of NCSBN consists of the NCSBN Board of Directors and the NCSBN Delegate Assembly (comprised of U.S. and exam user members).

NCSBN Delegate Assembly

The Delegate Assembly, NCSBN's voting body, convenes during the organization's annual meeting in August. Activity includes discussion and voting on NCSBN business items and election of individuals to the Board of Directors and Leadership Succession Committee. The Delegate Assembly is composed of two representatives from each member board of nursing. Member boards are divided into four geographical areas of the nation, referred to as: Area I (West); Area II (Midwest); Area III (Southeast); and Area IV (Northeast).

NCSBN Board of Directors

Between annual meetings of the Delegate Assembly, an 11-member, elected Board of Directors is charged with overseeing implementation of policy and directing the activities of NCSBN.

More about the Board of Directors

2025-2026 NCSBN Board of Directors

  • President: Phyllis Polk Johnson, DNP, RN, FNP-BC
  • President-elect: Jose Delfin D. Castillo III, PhD, MSNA, CRNA, APRN
  • Treasurer:  Lori Scheidt, MBA-HCM
  • Area I Director: Carolyn Jo McCormies, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
  • Area II Director: Sue Painter, DNP, RN
  • Area III Director: Jenny Barnhouse, DNP, RN
  • Area IV Director: Barbara Blozen, EdD, MA, RN-BC, CNL
  • Director-at-large: Tony Graham, MS, CPM
  • Director-at-large: Ann Oertwich, PhD, RN
  • Director-at-large: Missy Poortenga, MHA, RN
  • Director-at-large: Tammy Vaughn, MSN, RN, CNE

Committees and Special Committees

Most of NCSBN's objectives are accomplished through the committee process. Committee or special committee membership is available to all current members and staff of NCSBN Member Boards. Committee and special committee activity is monitored throughout the year by the Board of Directors and reported to the membership at its annual Delegate Assembly.