STAC Organization and Leadership

Click any subcommittee below to learn more about its mission, leadership, application cycles, and current initiatives. Subcommittees recruit annually, and students can learn about openings during our STAC Information Sessions (held twice per year).

AACN STAC Executive Committee

Chairs: Alissa Butts & Emily Leaffer
Secretaries: Stephanie Towns & Caitlyn Cap

Provides high-level oversight of all student and trainee initiatives and ensures coordination across subcommittees.

Conference Funding Subcommittee

Chairs: Lauren Ratcliffe & Katie Brundage

Manages travel scholarships, conference volunteers, and graduate student leader selection.

Student Representative Subcommittee

Chairs: David Marcus & Kevin Hardiman

Selects AACN Student Representatives to the Board of Directors and Publications Committee.

Current Representative to the BOD: Caterina Obenauf
Current Representative to the Publications Committee: Humza Khan

Chairs: Amanda Hahn-Ketter & Daliah Ross

Oversees TCN and CNY student paper competitions and annual research recognition.

Mentorship Subcommittee

Chairs: Linda Ruiz & Lena Etzel

Runs the mentorship program, Mentor Award, and mentorship events.

Chairs: Aimi Nelson Sheese, Amanda Wisinger, & Elaine Shultz

Organizes STDH and Student Series events at the annual AACN meeting: Student & Training Director Hour (STDH) and Student Series (STAC) Programming.

Communications Subcommittee

Faculty Co-Chairs: Caitlyn Cap & Danielle Stepien
Trainee Co-Chairs: Sofia Lesica & Sarah Cote

Leads outward-facing communication across social media, email, website, and promotional platforms.

Membership Subcommittee

Chairs: Stephanie Towns and Samatha Smith

Maintains the STAC membership roster, tracks participation, and recruits new members.

Please note: Deadlines and eligibility requirements may change annually. Always verify dates on the official AACN and partner organization websites.