Inaugural Leadership Letter | eNews Leadership Update

Authored by Ena Williams and Claire Zangerle

Dear AONL Members:

At AONL, our strength lies in the collective wisdom, experience, and resilience of our nurse leaders. Every day, you navigate complex challenges, drive innovation, and transform patient care across the country.

To bring those diverse perspectives directly to you, we are excited to announce a new feature to our weekly eNews!

Each issue will now open with a dedicated column from AONL Board Leadership or AONL team members.  We will highlight key developments in advocacy, education, and community that matter most to you. Our updates will feature insights into a variety of issues including board governance excellence, the impactful work of our member-led groups, and AONL Chapter initiatives. Above all, we will share our ongoing progress toward the AONL Strategic Plan as we continue to elevate the voice of nursing leadership.  

We value this opportunity to connect with our 13,000+ members, nurse leaders who guide dedicated teams, serving communities that depend on high-quality, compassionate care.

Thank you for your membership to AONL and the influence and impact you have on nursing leadership practice.  You are truly transforming healthcare, every day.

Ena Williams, PhD, MBA, RN, CENP, FAAN, FADLN

AONL Board President

Claire Zangerle, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAONL, FAAN

CEO, AONL; CNE, AHA