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APNA Elections

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May 2026

Dear Colleague:

It’s time to vote in this year’s elections to decide who will help lead your association on the APNA Board of Directors and who will set next year’s slate of candidates on the APNA Nominating Committee!

To inform your vote, visit the online Election Guide below for candidate backgrounds, leadership styles, and contributions to APNA. To request a paper copy, call APNA at 855-863-2762.

Ballots must be postmarked or submitted online by August 5, 2026, to be considered valid.

The 2026 APNA Nominating Committee thoughtfully composed a slate of highly qualified candidates from across many areas of PMH nursing. The APNA Board of Directors is grateful to this committee for their outstanding work and applauds all the candidates who submitted their names for consideration.

Thank you for your continued support of APNA and psychiatric-mental health nursing. Let your voice be heard by casting your vote for the new leaders of your association!

Sincerely,

Allyson Matney Neal, DNP, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, PNP
APNA President

Sara Jones, PhD, APRN, PMHNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
Chair, APNA 2026 Nominating Committee


Election Guide Menu

2027 Nominating Committee

Ridley Pryor Tracee
Tracee Ridley-Pryor, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

“The role of a nominating committee member aligns with my foundational core values of integrity and credibility, qualities that communicate trust and alignment.”

Ulrich Zachary
Zachary P. Ulrich, JD, MDR, MA, PMH-BC, CPRP, PMHNP-BC, NMIT

“Anchored by a servant leadership philosophy, my goal is to build a slate of candidates ready to strategically navigate legislative landscapes, dismantle barriers to practice, and advocate fiercely for both our profession and the culturally diverse communities we serve.”

Verdeflor Stephanie
Stephanie A. Verdeflor, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

I have seen the importance of leadership that is collaborative, authentic, and reflective of the diverse experiences within our profession. I value creating spaces where psychiatric nurses across all career stages feel represented, supported, and encouraged to grow.