Angela Beddoe Appointed CEO of the ANA Enterprise

SILVER SPRING, MD – The American Nurses Association (ANA) Board of Directors announces the appointment of Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Angela Beddoe as the CEO of the ANA Enterprise, effective August 5, 2024. Ms. Beddoe will continue to provide leadership for ANA, the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) and the American Nurses Foundation (the Foundation).

"This decision took much deliberation, including reflection on fiduciary responsibilities, internal and external stakeholder feedback, and the 90-day review from our Interim CEO," said ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN. "We would like to thank the Transition Search Committee for their work, most recently in addressing qualifications within the role description."

Ms. Beddoe currently is on the board of the Center for Workforce Inclusion (CWI) based in Silver Spring, MD. She is also Chair of CWI Labs, the thought-leadership and innovation hub that focuses on the future of work. Additionally, she sits on the board of Business for Good, a public foundation whose mission is to invest in people to build better businesses, stronger communities, and a more equitable world.  Previously, Ms. Beddoe was a Principal at GreenForce Energy|GForce Consulting where she specialized in strategic planning, strategic communications, stakeholder engagement strategies, and business transformation and development. She is a former corporate executive who has served as a Vice President of Public Affairs and President of the company's foundation, with experience and responsibilities over federal and state government relations, community affairs, marketing, branding, corporate communication, change management, and philanthropic engagement. She formerly served on the board as the national Chair of Rebuilding Together, a low-income housing organization based in Washington, DC, which during her tenure had over 150,000 volunteers, and 180 affiliates across the nation, grew revenue threefold and developed key relationships with national brands.

"Angela's seasoned and diverse corporate experience, her demonstrated commitment to community engagement, and her deep affinity for the nursing profession is why we initially chose her to be our Interim CEO.  Over the past 100 days, her performance has been exemplary and her strategy and vision for ANA is both eye-opening and refreshing.  We are excited to have Angela at the helm to move the organization forward," said ANA President Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN.  "We are excited that she has accepted this appointment and that she will continue to guide this organization forward with capable and intentional strategic focus."

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About the American Nurses Association

The American Nurses Association (ANA) is the premier organization representing the interests of the nation's more than 5 million registered nurses. ANA advances the profession by fostering high standards of nursing practice, promoting a safe and ethical work environment, bolstering the health and wellness of nurses, and advocating on health care issues that affect nurses and the public. ANA is at the forefront of improving the quality of health care for all. For more information, visit www.nursingworld.org.

About the ANA Enterprise

The ANA Enterprise is the organizing platform of the American Nurses Association (ANA), the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), and the American Nurses Foundation. The ANA Enterprise leverages the combined strength of each to drive excellence in practice and ensure nurses' voice and vision are recognized by policy leaders, industry influencers, and employers. From professional development and advocacy, credentialing and grants, and products and services, the ANA Enterprise is the leading resource for nurses to arm themselves with the tools, information, and network they need to excel in their individual practices. In helping individual nurses succeed-across all practices and specialties, and at each stage of their careers-the ANA Enterprise is lighting the way for the entire profession to succeed.