On August 25-27, 2023, I attended the Nursing Alliance Leadership Academy (NALA) with NOVA President TJ Wilcox-Olson, NOVA President-Elect Cathy Giasson and NOVA Executive Director Jennifer Redmond in Louisville, Kentucky. It was a great opportunity to develop and enhance our knowledge and skills related to governing and leading an organization effectively. The agenda included: “Professional Identity as a Board Member”, “Introductions, Lunch & Networking”, “Organizational Leadership”, “Legal Stewardship for Association Leaders”, “Financial and Legal Stewardship for Association Leaders”, “World Cafe”, “Compassion Fatigue: A Nurse’s Story”, “This is Me: The Power and Complexities of Showing Up and Leading with Authenticity” and a “Panel Discussion: Leadership Development”. The information shared on effective volunteer governance leadership was very informative. We especially enjoyed the bus tour and reception at Patrick O’Shea’s. 

Submitted by: Kelly D. Skinner, DNP, APRN, NP-C, GNP-BC, CRRN, WCC, CFCN, CPHQ
National NOVA Immediate Past President
Treasurer, NOVA Chapter 226, Boston, MA