Announcing the ANPA Board of Directors (2025–2026)

The Arkansas Nurse Practitioners Association (ANPA) is proud to introduce the 2025–2026 Board of Directors. This team will guide our work to elevate nurse practitioner practice, advocacy, and education across Arkansas.

Our Mission

To unite, support, educate, and enhance the professional identity of Nurse Practitioners in Arkansas while promoting and advocating for excellence in practice.

2025–2026 Board of Directors (Newly Elected)

• President-Elect: Wanda Lusk, MNSc, APRN, AACNP-BC

• Secretary: Jalesia Austin, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

• District 1 Representative: Jessica S. Matthews, FNP, APRN

• District 3 Representative: Nan Means, MNSc, APRN, FNP-BC

• District 5 Representative: Mary Lunsford, MSN, APRN

• Members-at-Large (2): Neil Langer, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CHC; Taylor Kelamis, MSN, FNP-C

• Student Representative: Allison Davis, BSN, RN, EMT-B (Student)

Please join me in congratulating and welcoming these leaders!