Governance & Board Leadership
Role‑specific content for presidents, presidents‑elect, board members, and chief staff
officers focused on decision‑making, board dynamics, and strategic alignment.
2026 Board Election
Candidate Information Now Available
NOA Annual Meeting & Leadership Academy
One Flagship Experience, Built for Nursing Leaders.
NOA hosts one educational event each year, the Annual Meeting & Leadership Academy, designed specifically for elected volunteer board leaders and staff leaders from national nursing organizations.
Across three days, participants move through governance, strategy, and leadership development content that you simply cannot find at generic conferences. Presidents, presidents‑elect, board officers, and chief staff officers learn together, compare experiences, and leave with practical tools they can apply immediately.
The program blends large‑group sessions and intentionally designed networking that makes it easy to build relationships with peers from more than 40 national nursing organizations.
Expect a focused, high‑trust learning environment. Every element of the
meeting is built around strengthening governance, advancing nursing organizations, and equipping
today’s and tomorrow’s leaders.
What Leaders Experience at the NOA Annual Meeting.
The Annual Meeting & Leadership Academy is built around the realities of leading a national nursing organization today, from board governance and strategy to membership, workforce, and partnership conversations.
Strategy, Workforce & Innovation
Sessions that surface emerging issues across member organizations, with space to compare
approaches to workforce, membership models, partnerships, and advocacy priorities.
Curated Networking & Community
Structured opportunities to connect with leaders facing similar challenges, plus
informal gatherings that make it easy to build a trusted national peer network.
What to Expect in Louisville
Three days, one location, the leadership of the profession.
01
Strategy
Sessions and frameworks built for the leaders of national nursing organizations.
02
Connection
Cross-specialty conversation across the leadership tier of the profession.
03
Leadership
Programming designed for elected volunteer boards and senior staff leaders.
Plan Your Travel
Program Begins
Thursday, August 13
9:00 AM ET
Program Concludes
Saturday, August 15
11:00 AM ET
Friday Evening
Offsite reception hosted by the city of Louisville. Always a highlight. Details to follow.
Suggested Attire
Business casual throughout.
Schedule at a Glance*
Review daily program timelines, governance modules, and formal corporate functions.
9:00 AM ET
Opening Session and Welcome
General Session
9:30 AM ET
Keynote Session
Primary Session
11:00 AM ET
Morning Networking Coffee Break
11:15 AM ET
Leadership Session
Primary Session
12:15 PM ET
Luncheon Provided
1:15 PM ET
Legal Governance Session
Primary Session
3:15 PM ET
Afternoon Refreshment Break
3:30 PM ET
Panel or Interactive Session
Primary Session
5:00 PM ET
Daily Wrap
General Session
Evening
Opening Reception with Exhibitors
Special Event
8:00 AM ET
Breakfast Provided
9:00 AM ET
Keynote Session
Primary Session
10:30 AM ET
Morning Coffee Break
10:45 AM ET
Critical Roles of Successful Board Members
Primary Session
12:15 PM ET
Luncheon Provided
1:15 PM ET
Critical Roles of Successful Board Members, Continued
Primary Session
2:45 PM ET
Afternoon Refreshment Break
3:00 PM ET
Mixed Leadership Panel
Primary Session
4:15 PM ET
World Café or Facilitated Discussion
Primary Session
5:00 PM ET
Daily Wrap
General Session
Evening
Evening Louisville Reception (Offsite)
Special Event
8:00 AM ET
Breakfast Provided
8:30 AM ET
NOA Business Meeting
Business Session
9:15 AM ET
AI in Healthcare and Nursing Leadership
Primary Session
10:30 AM ET
Closing Reflections and Next Steps
Secondary Session
11:00 AM ET
Program Concludes
Dismissal
* Schedule is tentative and subject to final confirmation. Session titles, speakers, timing, and formats may be updated as planning continues.
Louisville: A Walkable River City for Meetings.
Downtown Louisville blends waterfront views, historic architecture, and a nationally recognized food and bourbon scene, all within a compact, walkable district around the meeting venues and hotels.
From Museum Row and Whiskey Row to the riverfront and nearby entertainment districts, attendees can easily explore iconic attractions and local spots before and after sessions, without needing a rental car.
The NOA Annual Meeting leverages this setting by keeping education, networking, and the best of Louisville just steps away from the hotel.
Everything You Need for the 2026 Annual Meeting.
As details are finalized, this page will be your hub for the full program, registration, sponsor information, housing & travel, and general policies.
Program & Continuing Education
The detailed 2026 program and continuing education information are in development. The NOA Annual Meeting & Leadership Academy will again feature large‑group plenaries, role‑specific tracks for board leaders and staff executives, and dedicated time for peer dialogue.
A full schedule, session descriptions, and CE credit details will be posted here as they are confirmed. Stay tuned for announcements as we finalize speakers and topics.
Registration
Registration for the 2026 NOA Annual Meeting and Leadership Academy is now open. Register yourself, your team, or on behalf of attendees from your organization.
Early bird pricing: Save $50 per registration when you use code EARLYBIRD2026
at checkout. Offer expires May 15, 2026.
| Registration Tier | Standard | Early Bird |
|---|---|---|
| Member Organization | $475 | $425 |
| Non-Member Organization | $575 | $525 |
| Group Registration (3+) | $425 | $375 |
Group rate applies automatically when registering 3 or more attendees. You may register attendees now and provide their individual details later.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
The NOA Annual Meeting & Leadership Academy offers a limited number of sponsorship and exhibit opportunities aligned with the needs of national nursing organizations.
If you are interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the 2026 meeting, please complete the brief interest form, and a member of the NOA team will follow up with details as they are finalized.
General Information & Event Policies
NOA is committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for all participants. The Annual Meeting & Leadership Academy is governed by NOA’s anti‑discrimination and anti‑harassment policies, as well as its event code of conduct.
- Anti‑discrimination and anti‑harassment expectations.
- Dress code guidance for educational sessions and evening events.
- Affiliate group and committee meeting schedules.
- Exhibit hours and dedicated time in the program for sponsor engagement.
- Cancellation and substitution policies for registrations and housing.
As specific policy language and schedules for 2026 are confirmed, this section will link to detailed documents and forms, including waivers, privacy notices, and related disclaimers.
Nursing Organizations Alliance
2026 Board Election
Meet the nominees for the NOA Board of Directors before the November 14 Annual Business Meeting.
Saturday, November 14, 2026 | Annual Business Meeting
Candidate Information
Please review the candidate biographies below. Voting instructions and details about the candidates’ opportunity to address the membership will be shared before the Annual Business Meeting.
Board Nominee
Janae Lindsley
Executive Director
Association for Nursing Professional Development
Association for Nursing Professional Development
Janae Lindsley serves as Executive Director of the Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD), where she partners with the Board of Directors and staff to advance the organization’s mission and support the growth of the nursing professional development specialty. With more than a decade of experience in nursing association leadership, Janae brings expertise in strategic planning, financial management, governance, and team development.
Janae is passionate about collaborating with nursing organizations to strengthen the profession, advance professional development, and support the growth and success of nurses at every stage of their careers.
Board Nominee
Marisa Streelman
DNP, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC
Executive Director
American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
Formerly the Strategic Advisor to the Chief Nurse Executive at University of Michigan Health, her career spans leadership roles at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, University of Colorado Hospital, and Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Streelman earned her BSN from Eastern Michigan University, MSN from University of Illinois-Chicago, and DNP from Rush University in Transformational Leadership.
She started in nursing associations with the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses (AMSN) in 2008, and moved from the local chapter, to serve on the national Scholarship and Awards Committee for AMSN, before the National Board as Treasurer, Director, then President of the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses (2023-2024).
Dr. Streelman has presented both podium and poster presentations nationally and authored publications on topics such as falls, the nursing handoff process, nursing leadership, mentoring, and medical-surgical nursing.
Biographical information is drawn from the candidates’ official nomination applications.
ReConnect
Join Us for the NOA Fall Virtual Summit
Remember, participation in the NOA Fall Virtual Summit is free for representatives of NOA member organizations. Join us Saturday, November 14, 2026, for the Annual Business Meeting, where the Board election will be held, and the afternoon program.
Register to take part in this virtual experience with leaders and colleagues from across NOA member organizations.
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