PNCB Board of Directors

PNCB promotes optimal outcomes in global pediatric health by providing certification services that validate specialized knowledge and continuing competence in pediatric nursing. The PNCB's Board of Directors is dedicated to the certification needs of the pediatric nurse and pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP), both acute and primary care.

Board members include a public member, a pediatrician and pediatric nurses and PNPs who provide the expertise needed by the Board to guide strategic planning for all of PNCB's certification exams. The Board of Directors serves without compensation.

Natalie Van Waning, BSN, MSN, ARNP, CPNP
Chair
CPNP-PC-at-Large Representative
Coralville, IA

Donna Bigani, MSN, RN, CPN
Secretary
CPN-at-Large Representative
Yorba Linda, CA

Gloria Fabrey, MBA, CDP
Treasurer
Public Member
Overland Park, KS

Debra Arnow, DNP, RN, NE-BC
Nurse Executive-at-Large Representative
Owens Crossroads, AL

Susan Burke, PhD, RN, CPNP-PC
CPNP Faculty-at-Large Representative
Lafayette Hill, PA

Carly Byrne, MSN, APRN, PCNS-BC, CCNS, CPN, CCRN-K
CPN-at-Large Representative
Portland, OR

Sina J. Linman, DNP, CPNP-PC, PMHS
CPNP-PC-at-Large Representative
Bellevue, NE

Michael Maymi, DNP, APRN, CPNP-AC, CCRN
CPNP-AC-at-Large Representative
St. Cloud, FL

Theresa Mikhailov, MD
Pediatrician-at-Large Representative
Milwaukee, WI

Karla Nygren, MSN, MBA, RN, CCRN, CEN, CFRN, CPEN, CPN, TCRN
CPN-at-Large Representative
Sioux Falls, SD

Kathleen Hurley, COO
Interim Chief Executive Officer - PNCB
Rockville, MD