Who We Are

AWHONN Bylaws

AWHONN Committees

AWHONN Coalitions

Advisory & Expert Panels

Financial Reports

2023 Form 990

2021 Form 990

2021 Audited Financials

2020 Form 990

2020 Audited Financials

2019 Form 990

2019 Audited Financials

2018 Form 990

2018 Audited Financials

2017 Form 990

2017 Audited Financials

OUR VISION

“Making a difference in the lives of women and newborns.” Our members are committed to the health of women and newborns.

OUR MISSION

Empower and support nurses caring for women, newborns, and their families through research, education, and advocacy.

STRATEGIC GOALS

  • DIVERSITY: Promote diversity and inclusion in our organization and profession.
  • AWARENESS: Advocate for critical issues that impact nursing care to women and newborns while developing collaborations with other communities and organizations.
  • COMMITMENT TO MEMBERS: Maximize the member experience.
  • KNOWLEDGE: Advance AWHONN as the trusted leader in research, education, and evidence-based practice.
  • INFRASTRUCTURE: Invest in people, technology, and facilities to advance the mission of the organization.

CULTURE STATEMENT

AWHONN is an association dedicated to the nurses who strive to provide cultural humility and gender inclusive care for all women, transgender people, non-binary people, birthing people, and newborns regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, language, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, carceral state, dis/ability, citizenship, immigration status, income, or health insurance status. As an organization, we are committed to the following principles to guide us further toward our mission and vision.

  • Accountability. AWHONN holds itself accountable to its members, patients, and communities to actively drive and participate in actions that disrupt and dismantle antiquated, oppressive, and non-scientific practices, ideologies, or beliefs that interfere with the provision of accessible and equitable care.
  • Belonging. AWHONN is intentional about creating safe environments where all members feel they are seen, valued, and belong. When members feel they belong, they achieve greater professional success, personal satisfaction, and a lifelong commitment to nursing.
  • Culture. AWHONN supports and advocates for a collective fundamental shift in the culture of nursing to address America’s health care crisis by committing to the professional growth and advancement of nursing. This includes eliminating barriers to recruiting (horizontal and vertical violence, burnout, moral injury, etc.) and retaining a well-prepared and representative nursing workforce.

Executive Team

Our executive team embodies AWHONN’s commitment to advancing nursing excellence by uniting diverse leaders dedicated to improving care for women and newborns. Together, they drive innovative solutions that empower nurses and transform health care outcomes.

Jonathan Webb, MPH, MBA

Chief Executive Officer

Jonathan joined AWHONN in April 2021 as their new chief executive officer. Jonathan has spent more than 15 years in the public health space promoting community health outcomes; addressing the social determinants of health; and tackling a number of epidemics including childhood obesity, diabetes, and CVD.

Jonathan’s professional experience includes work for two local health departments including work within the Office of Epidemiology of the City of Chicago and leading the Community Health Division of the City of Evanston. Additionally, Jonathan has spent more than nine years in the nonprofit space leading strategy; building meaningful partnerships; fundraising; and implementing programming for organizations such as the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP), McGaw YMCA, Feed the Children, the American Osteopathic Association, and the American Diabetes Association.

Jonathan serves as Subject Matter Expert on the March of Dimes’ National Advisory Committee and the Co-Chair for the national strategy workgroup focused on Dismantling Racism and Addressing Unequal Treatment under the Mom and Baby Action Network as well as a Public Member of the American Board of Pediatrics Foundation.

Nichole Goode

Vice President, Professional Services and Administration and Chief of Staff

Nichole joined AWHONN in 2020, bringing over 25 years of nonprofit experience as an accomplished association executive. As the Vice President of Professional Services and Administration, and Chief of Staff, she leads the Professional Services and Administration Department, which includes accounting, human resources, information technology, governance, and operations. In her role, Nichole serves as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and the AWHONN Board of Directors, driving organizational excellence and fostering collaboration across key operational areas.

With extensive expertise in board governance, risk and crisis management, strategy, culture transformation, operations, and personnel management, Nichole is a dynamic leader committed to advancing organizational success. As a certified Reiki and meditation practitioner, she brings her passion for holistic wellness into both her professional endeavors and personal life. Nichole is dedicated to advancing women’s health and holistic wellness, supporting nurses and communities through initiatives that inspire growth, connection, and well-being.

Billie Robinson, MBA, CAE

Senior Vice President of Meetings & Expositions, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing & Publications

A visionary executive leader with more than two decades of experience in helping to transform associations, driving organizational growth, and building high-impact strategic partnerships and teams, Billie is recognized for his ability to elevate business performance, foster innovation, and influence industry change.

As Senior Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Communications, Publications, Business Development, and Meetings, Billie plays a pivotal role in redefining revenue generation models, enhancing corporate alliances, and driving large-scale strategic initiatives. Under his leadership, AWHONN has strengthened its industry presence, expanded its sponsorship base, and increased non-dues revenue streams, ensuring long-term sustainability and growth.

A proven leader in association management and business development, Billie has an extensive history of executive leadership, organizational transformation, and high-stakes negotiations and decision-making. His expertise spans corporate strategy, corporate partnerships, revenue diversification, and enterprise-wide operations, with a particular focus on positioning AWHONN as an industry leader through innovative engagement.

A lifelong advocate for leadership excellence and professional development, Billie is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and a Diversity Executive Leadership Scholar (DELP). He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Boise State University.

Rick Burt, CAE

Vice President, Membership and Volunteer Engagement

Rick joined AWHONN in 2020 as Director of Membership Development. He serves as a member of the AWHONN executive team and leads the organization’s membership, customer service and volunteer development efforts.

Rick brings more than seventeen years of professional association management experience. He is an accomplished nonprofit professional, with a comprehensive background in leadership development and membership services, including previous work at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity (PIKE). He is a 2016-2018 class of ASAE Diversity Executive Leadership Program (DELP) scholars. In 2018, Rick earned the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential and was recognized as one of Association Forum’s “Forty Under 40” professionals. He’s a long-time ASAE volunteer and currently serves on the CAE Exam Committee.

Originally from Georgia, Rick holds a Master’s Degree in Executive Leadership from Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee, and a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia.

Karen Crowley, DNP, APRN-BC, WHNP, ANP, CNE

Vice President, Nursing, Education, Clinical Solutions and Research

Karen joined AWHONN in January 2021, bringing years of clinical experience as a registered nurse and advanced practice nurse, education experience as a certified nurse educator and extensive leadership experience.

In prior roles, she developed new educational programs and increased the rigor of current programs, including a women’s health nurse practitioner track. She led the development of the nurse practitioner Bachelor of Science in Nursing to Doctor of Nursing Practice (BSN-DNP) program and led the development and launch of the online graduate nursing programs. She is a certified nurse educator and has an earned certificate in online teaching.

Karen’s research interests include health promotion and disease prevention, empowering women in healthcare decisions and evidence-based clinical solutions. She also is an experienced advocate for the nursing profession and women’s health initiatives, such as a Gubernatorial appointment to Special Commission for an Act Relative to Post-Partum Depression.

Danielle Jones, PhD, MPH

Vice President of Accountability, Belonging, and Culture

Danielle joined AWHONN in 2022 as the organization’s first Vice President of Accountability, Belonging, and Culture.

She previously served as director of the American Academy of Family Physicians’ Center for Diversity and Health Equity (CDHE). In this role, she operationalized the strategic priorities of the AAFP’s Board of Directors and executive leadership on issues of workforce diversity, health in all policies, medical education and practice tools that advance equity.

Prior to joining the AAFP in 2017, Danielle served as Director of Maternal Child Health for March of Dimes Kansas and a Fellow with the Army Public Health Center at Fort Leavenworth KS advising the Senior Commander of the Combined Arms Center. Both roles involved the development and implementation of equity focused health promotion strategies to reduce disparities in maternal mortality, preterm birth, substance use and suicide by addressing the social determinants of health, policy, systems and infrastructure.

Danielle completed her doctoral degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Health Policy and Management where her research on unconscious bias has led to the development of evidence-based curriculum and training for faculty. She also earned a Master’s of Public Health from the University of West Florida and a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology from the University of Missouri Kansas City.

Benjamin Scheich, MS

Vice President, Analytics, Operations, Policy and Strategic Initiatives

Ben joined AWHONN in 2008 and is responsible for managing the Analytics, Education Operations, Policy and Strategic Initiatives for the association.

Ben’s focus is on using data and analytics to better understand AWHONN member needs and develop resources to meet those needs. Ben is passionate about process improvement and creating automated, just-in-time analytics resources to manage product metrics.

Ben has a Master’s Degree in Biostatistics from Georgetown University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from the University of Virginia. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and enjoys speaking about analytics in associations.

Albert Jimenez

Outsourced Chief Financial Officer

Albert brings over 15 years of public accounting experience in the financial services industry. He works for Marcum, LLP in the nonprofit industry and social sector.

He joined the firm (as Raffa) in 2008 as a Staff accountant and has since been promoted to Director. Prior to joining Marcum, Albert was a senior auditor for Ernst & Young in the Philippines.

Albert also oversees project teams on various client assignments. Albert has performed a myriad of accounting functions for organizations such as the Wallace Global Fund, Gavi Alliance, Salzburg Global Seminar, Distributive Education Clubs of America and Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

Albert is a licensed CPA in the state of Virginia and the District of Columbia and holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines.

Annual Reports

2023 Annual Report

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2018 Annual Report

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The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses is accredited with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Accredited status does not imply endorsement by AWHONN or ANCC of any commercial products discussed/displayed in conjunction with the educational activity. AWHONN is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #CEP580.