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
Secretaries: Stephanie Towns & Caitlyn Cap
Provides high-level oversight of all student and trainee initiatives and ensures coordination across subcommittees.
Conference Funding Subcommittee
Manages travel scholarships, conference volunteers, and graduate student leader selection.
Student Representative Subcommittee
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
Oversees TCN and CNY student paper competitions and annual research recognition.
Mentorship Subcommittee
Runs the mentorship program, Mentor Award, and mentorship events.
Organizes STDH and Student Series events at the annual AACN meeting: Student & Training Director Hour (STDH) and Student Series (STAC) Programming.
Communications Subcommittee
Leads outward-facing communication across social media, email, website, and promotional platforms.
Membership Subcommittee
Maintains the STAC membership roster, tracks participation, and recruits new members.