2026-2028 Board of Directors Election
The application period for the Academy of Forensic Nursing Board of Directors was open from September 15 – October 15, 2025. Board seats may be filled by any AFN member in good standing, and all are encouraged to apply. Once applications are reviewed by the Membership Committee, an electronic election is held from November 17 – December 1, 2025.
Monthly Board of Director Meetings
As of October 2025, the monthly AFN Board of Directors meetings are held via Zoom on the third Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. ET.
Application Period: September 15 – October 15, 2025
Term to be Served: January 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027 *
Director Seats Open: 4 Graduate-Prepared, 1 Baccalaureate-Prepared
Executive Officer Seats Open: President-Elect *
Application Open: September 15 – October 15, 2025
Applicant Interviews: October 24, 2025
Voting Open: November 17 – December 1, 2025
* The President-Elect serves one year (Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026), then moves to President (Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2027), and finishes as Immediate Past President (Jan 1, 2028 – Dec 31, 2028). This is a three-year commitment.