2024 Call for Nominations

Are you passionate about forensic nursing? Are you interested in lending your voice and experience to guide the International Association of Forensic Nurses into an even greater future? Consider applying for a leadership role in the 2024 IAFN elections. We are seeking fresh insight from our diverse community of members.

A little bit about the election process:
The IAFN Board of Directors has spent considerable time exploring leadership development within the organization. One area of focus has been improving Board diversity and engagement to better ensure the organizational strategic vision is carried out. IAFN holds a non-competitive election to allow the opportunity to address competency, composition and balance in leadership.

How it Works

• Interested members apply
• Applications are reviewed by the Nominating Committee and Board
• Short candidate interview occur
• Nominations Committee chooses the candidate for each open position
• Board approves the slate*
• Election is held
  *Non-competitive slate means there is one candidate selected per position for the ballot.

The 2024 IAFN Nominating Committee will be accepting applications for the 2024 ballot for the following positions from June 1 to July 14, 2024:

• President-Elect (1 serving IAFN and IAFN Foundation)
• Director at Large (1 serving IAFN and IAFN Foundation)
• Treasurer (1 serving IAFN and IAFN Foundation)
• Director at Large (2 serving IAFN)
• Nominating Committee (1 serving IAFN)
• Certificant Commissioner (2 serving CFNC)
• Employer Commissioner (1 serving CFNC)
• Educator Commissioner (1 serving CFNC)

Email questions to Sarah Jimenez-Valdez at sarahjv@forensicnurses.org

Jump to the application

IAFN and IAFN Foundation Board of Directors

The IAFN is a non-profit membership association. The IAFN Foundation is the charitable arm of the Association. Each organization (IAFN and the Foundation) has its own Board of Directors, but some officers simultaneously serve on both Boards. The Board sets organizational direction through vision and strategic planning, provides oversight and ensures necessary resources to carry out organizational goals.

IAFN Board of Directors

The IAFN Board of Directors sets organizational direction through vision and strategic planning, provides oversight, and ensures necessary resources to carry out organizational goals.

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee is the perfect place for those interested in learning the process of governance and supporting the IAFN.

Commission for Forensic Nursing Certification

The Commission for Forensic Nursing Certification (CFNC) Is the independent and autonomous governing body for IAFN’s certification examination programs, the CFNC has the sole authority for establishing policies regarding certification eligibility; development, scoring, and administration of the exams; certification renewal requirements; and operations of the certification programs A Commissioner who serves on the CFNC is responsible for the essential decisions related to the development, administration, and ongoing maintenance of the CFNC’s certification programs.

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IAFN Office Hours: Stride Towards IAFN Leadership: The Journey of Running for Office

Join the IAFN Nominating Committee, IAFN/IAFNF board members and CFNC members as they have a conversation about what it means to serve in a leadership role at IAFN but also what led them to consider applying for their position.

Before You Begin:

Interview – each applicant* is required to participate in a 15-30 minute virtual panel interview. The available interview blocks are as follows. You will be contacted in early July to schedule. Please contact us if you have any conflicts.

Monday, July 29 8:00AM-10:00AM
Wednesday, July 31 4:00PM-6:00PM EST
Thursday, August 8 11:00AM-1:00PM EST
Friday, August 9 10:00AM-12:00PM

**this does not apply to CFNC applicants

Reference – you must provide a reference (1) to complete the application process. You will need to provide their name, email and phone number. The reference will be contacted via email immediately after submitting your application.

Prepare – Review the position descriptions and attachments for any of the positions you are interested in, taking note of time commitment and requirements. We encourage you to read more about the Nominating and Election process as well.

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Ready to apply? Let’s Begin:

Step 1 – Complete the online application by July 14, 2024. There is no requirement to have someone nominate you. We prefer you apply for yourself!

APPLY HERE

You may save your application and return any time on or before the July 14 using the link above.

Step 2 – Ensure your reference is submitted by July 14, 2024. More information available on the application. Your reference must be submitted by the deadline for your application to be considered.

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Resources:

• Board Description for President-Elect (Also review President and Immediate Past President roles)
• Board Description for Treasurer
• Board Description for Director at Large
• Board Conflict of Interest Policy and Confidentiality Policy (signed annually by Board)
• Nomination and Election Policy
• Listing of current Board
• CFNC Selection and Qualifications
• CFNC Commissioner Security, Confidentiality, and No Conflict of Interest Agreement
• IAFN Foundation Director at Large and website