Board of Directors

The Sigma board of directors consists of 11 voting members and the chief executive officer. The 11 elected voting members are the president, president-elect, vice president, secretary, treasurer, Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee chair, and five directors. Find out more about the 2025-2027 Board of Directors »

Sigma Foundation for Nursing Board of Directors

Sue Haddock, Chair
Susan Opas, Treasurer
Debra Heinrich
Laurie Kennedy-Malone
Theresa Kyzar
Larry Slater
Hester Klopper

Kuei-Ru Chou
Benita Chatmon
Lucas M. Davis, Chief Executive Officer (ex-officio)
Liz Westcott, President (ex-officio)
Lynn Lambuth, Foundation Chief Administrative Officer (ex-officio)
Jessica Beauchot, Administrative Liaison

Building Corporation Board

The Building Corporation Board provides steady fiduciary oversight of the Building Corporation's operations and assets. Members of the board are tasked with guiding and reviewing the long-range financial and strategic direction of the Building Corporation. It works with staff to shape multi-year plans and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors, keeping the financial health and organizational alignment in view. The Board is also charged with overseeing major capital needs and submitting recommendations on significant building investments. They review assessments, proposals, and financial implications for major projects. The Building Corporation Board maintains strong governance practices and completes required annual bylaws reviews. Throughout each biennium, this Board provides regular updates on facility operations, finances, and strategic issues to ensure matters requiring approval are elevated in a timely and transparent way.

Suzanne Prevost, Chair
Dawn Turnage
Terry Siek

Jennifer Saylor, Board of Directors Liaison
Lucas M. Davis, Chief Executive Officer (ex-officio)
Liz Westcott, President (ex-officio)
Jessica Beauchot, Administrative Liaison

Finance Audit and Risk Committee

The Finance Audit and Risk Committee oversee financial plans, budgets, forecasts, and key financial reporting. It is charged with reviewing quarterly statements, subsidiary budgets, tax filings, and Form 990. It recommends and oversees independent auditors, advisors, and audit engagement terms. Additionally, the committee reviews audit findings, internal controls, significant transactions, and accounting change. It monitors organizational risk, legal and regulatory compliance, and ethical standards.The committee reports its finding to the board and annually assess committee performance and guidelines.

Kathleen Bradley, Chair (BOD Treasurer)
Jennifer Saylor, BOD Director
Karen Gorton, President-elect
Elizabeth Rosser, Vice President

Thomas Kearns, BOD Director
Liz Westcott, President (ex-officio)
Lucas M. Davis, Chief Executive Officer (ex-officio)
Jessica Beauchot, Administrative Liaison

Governance Committee

The Governance Committee oversees chapter bylaws compliance and the reviews chapter charter or amendment applications. It recommends bylaw amendments at the direction of the International Board of Directors based on suggestions from working committees, task forces, and chapter leaders.

Janice Agazio, Chair
Megan Lippe
Nancy Thompson
Anne Mulligan
Charlotte Swint
Viji George

Holly Hall
Liz Westcott, President (ex-officio)
Lucas M. Davis, Chief Executive Officer (ex-officio)
Diana-Lyn Baptiste, Board of Directors Liaison
Mirjam Lynam, Staff Liaison
Jessica Beauchot, Administrative Liaison

Regional Chapters Coordinating Committee (RCCC)

The charge for the RCCC is to build community within the committee and between the Regional Coordinators (RCs), their regions, and their chapters. The committee supports and maintains the vitalitity of chapters, serves as a strategic resource for chapter leaders, works with chapters to promote Chapter Key Award submissions, and evaluates the outcomes of the individual Regional Recognition process in order to refine the process throughout the biennium.

Sylvia Oger Ofosu Dwamena, Africa
Rick Kwan, Asia
Marie-Louise Luiking, Europe
Francisca Marquez-Doren, Latin and South America/Caribbean
Wafaa Bin Ali, Middle East
Kathleen Peters, Oceania
Jessica Nishikawa, North America Region 1
Clarissa Waletzko, North America Region 2 
Krystal Davis, North America Region 3
Sara Thimmes, North America Region 4
Sue Yun Fowler, North America Region 5
Carmen Vela, North America Region 6

Karen Worthy, North America Region 7
Priscilla Simms-Roberson, North America Region 8
Daniel Arturo Guerrero Gaviria, North America Region 9
Sandra Maxwell, North America Region 10
Barbara Dewhirst, North America Region 11
Tami Jakubowski, North America Region 12
Charlene Whitaker-Brown, North America Region 13
Amita Avadhani, North America Region 14
Jason Kirchick, North America Region 15
Laura Perkins, Staff Liaison

Leadership Succession Committee

The Leadership Succession Committee (LSC) is charged with evaluating and assessing the nominees as well as presenting a ballot for the 2027-2029 Board of Directors and elected committees. In addition to implementing requests and recommendations from the Sigma Board of Directors to improve and expand candidate recruitment and selection process, it also helps identify qualified Sigma members and encourages them to apply for positions. The LSC also evaluates current campaigning guidelines to align with best practices for membership elections and encourages members not elected to stay engaged with Sigma through volunteer opportunities.

Stephanie Jeffers, Chair
Anthony Gomez
Milko Zanini
Nancy Goldstein
Carolyn Sue-Ling
Kimberly Velez
Tess Bernardo

Sonia Patricia Carreño Moreno
Edwin-Nikko Kabigting
Kattiria Rosario-Gonzalez
Liz Halcomb, Board of Directors Liaison
Mirjam Lynam, Staff Liaison
Jessica Beauchot, Administrative Liaison

Resolutions Advisory Council

The Resolutions Advisory Council initiates the call for resolutions during the January of the second year of the biennium. It evaluates the resolutions according to established Sigma guidelines and leading practices from Robert's Rules of Order. The Council also assists in writing proposed resolutions of commendation. Finally, it presents the evaluated proposed resolutions in writing for feedback and recommendations from the Sigma Board of Directors in advance of the Biennial Convention. 

Janice Hawkins, Board of Directors Secretary
Benjamin Joel (Benjo) Breboneria 
Mirjam Lynam, Staff Liaison
Jessica Beauchot, Administrative Liaison

Future of Membership and Chapters Task Force

The Future of Membership and Chapters Task Force is charged with defining and/or developing potential inclusive membership criteria and types—including pathways for honorary, lifetime, invited, and subscriber-based engagement. It evaluates current chapter and regional structures and models while proposing revisions. It clarifies bylaws interpretation regarding chapter affiliation requirements with the parliamentarian. Further, the Task Force recommends leadership roles and governance models for chapters and regions, including officer requriements and regional coordinator selection to ensure sustainability and inclusivity. Additionally, the Task Force evaluates and makes recommendations for future chapter recognition opportunities (e.g., Chapter Key Award), aligned with leading practices for membership associations and Sigma's strategic priorities. It is also charged with ensuring that all its recommendations support Sigma's broader strategic goals by fostering engagement across geographies, career stages, and professional identities. 

Richard (Ric) Ricciardi, Global Chair
Debra Anderson, Global Vice Chair
Liz Westcott, President
Karen Gorton, President-elect
Lucas M. Davis, Chief Executive Officer
Jason Allen, Chief Membership & Volunteer Engagement Officer
Chris Beaman, Chief of Staff

Mirjam Lynam, Director of Governance & Special Projects
Jessica Beauchot, Administrative Liaison
Leslie Gelling, Membership Subcommittee Chair
Gloria Chan, Chapter Subcommittee Chair
Brendan McCormack, Region Subcommittee Chair
Ethan Slocum, Global Advisor
Janice Agazio, Governance Committee Chair (ex-officio)

Membership Subcommittee

Leslie Gelling, Chair
Mirjam Lynam, Staff Liaison
Jason Allen, Staff Liaison
Lincoln Gombedza
Del Essien
Patrick McMurray
Ali Tayyeb
Cheryl Sheils
Nurul'Ain Ahayalimudin
Mubarick Nungbaso Asumah
Kimone Kerr
Vasilike Pappas
Jacqueline Idun
Caleb Ferguson
Megan Lippe, Governance Committee Liaison

Chapters Subcomittee

Gloria Chan, Chair
Mirjam Lynam, Staff Liaison
Jason Allen, Staff Liaison
Brian Pervis
Tricia Britt
Donald Rose
Mary Jo Kluger
Nancy Cielencki
Tyler Gaedecke
Laaraib Shaikh
Sharon Dormire
Aziza Mahmud
Nancy Thompson, Governance Committee Liaison

Regions Subcommittee

Brendan McCormack, Chair
Mirjam Lynam, Staff Liaison
Jason Allen, Staff Liaison
Wafaa Bin Ali
Dahlia Maldonado
Janet Wong
D'Ann Somerall
Daniel Martin
Jerry Ouner
Shanna Chapman
Czarinabelle Jaffrey
Kaara Calma
Viji George, Governance Committee Liaison

  

Building Task Force

The Building Task Force is charged with providing a confidential, structured forum for discussion and direction of the activities related to Sigma's future use of and actions concerning the building. It engages external assistance and counsel as needed to gather insight, conduct various environmental and market assessments, and determine available options. It determines and then recommends the best possible option for Sigma to the Board of Directors. The Task Force collaborates with Sigma staff to create a comprehensive communication plan explaining the building's future to multiple audiences and stakeholders. It maintains strict confidentiality in its work.


Organizational Call to Action

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In the 2025-2027 Organizational Call to Action, President Liz Westcott challenges all of us to Lead Together.

International Elections and Bylaws 

The governing document of Sigma is the International Bylaws. Delegates vote on changes to these bylaws at the House of Delegates during biennial convention.

The 2025-2027 bylaws provide direction on important topics such as membership, chapters, the house of delegates, the board of directors, finances, and more.

Biennial Report

An update on growth and successes during the 2023-2025 biennium.