July 10, 2026 Board Meeting

The ASPHN Board of Directors met on July 10, 2026.

  1. Membership applications approved in July 2026:
    • Two (2) General members:Mikala Gibbs (OK) and Cheryl Saunders (UT).
    • Ten (10) Associate members, seven (7) of which are students/emerging professionals: Najim Bellila, Hong Brunner, Elisabeth David, Ellie Lee, Tayjes Patel (CA); Savannah Supachana (CO); Julie Self (GA); David Perez (NM); April Powers (OR); and Marley Ackley (VT).
  2. Roll-Call – Quorum achieved with 9 voting members present at the time of roll-call.
  3. Meeting agenda and consent agenda were approved.
  4. Board development – ASPHN Consultant, Lourdes Pogue, led the board in an immersive experience in which board members were guided on a journey to identify their story.
  5. Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance Proposed Rule – Action alert will be sent to the leadership list, and members are encouraged to respond if they choose to do so.
  6. New board members will begin on Aug. 1.

Final June 2026 Minutes