Washington DC - The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is pleased to announce our newly elected board members for 2027.

Joining the Board of Directors January 1, 2027

Congratulations to the Following Members Who Will Be Joining the AWHONN Board on January 1, 2027

President-Elect

Dixie K. Weber, MSN, RN
One-year term (2027) and will automatically ascend to a one-year term as President in 2028

Secretary/Treasurer

Shellie Nelson, RN, PhD, RNC-OB
Three-year term (2027-2029)

Directors

Amy Dempsey, DNP, RNC-OB, C-EFM
Three-year term (2027-2029)

Mary Dawn Koenig, PhD, RN, CNM, FACNM, FAWHONN, FAAN
Three-year term (2027-2029)

Michele Woods, MSN, RNC-OB, NE-BC, C-EFM, C-ONQS, C-OBE, FAWHONN
Three-year term (2027-2029)

Bylaws Amendments Approved
Voters approved nine amendments to the bylaws.

About AWHONN

The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit membership organization. Our mission is to empower and support nurses caring for women, newborns, and their families through research, education, and advocacy. Through its programs, publications and professional resources, AWHONN supports healthcare professionals and advances the health of women, newborns and families nationwide.

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For more information, please contact Shannon Doolin at 202-261-2410 or sdoolin@awhonn.org.