ANA-Illinois is pleased to announce the candidates for the 2026 Election Ballot. Voting will open on July 31 and close on August 14.
Members are also invited to attend the ANA-Illinois Candidate Forum on July 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This is your opportunity to hear directly from the candidates running for leadership positions in ANA-Illinois.
2026 Election Ballot Candidates
Vice President
Lovey Reynolds, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC, CPN, CNE, Chicago
Treasurer
Mireya Flores, BSN, RN, AMB-BC, CMSRN, Palos Hills
Ana Lopez, Registered Nurse, ADN, Berwyn
Dawn Vollers, DNP, MPH, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CPHQ, Buffalo Grove
Director, Recent Graduate, within 5 years of licensure, 1 to be elected
Moranda Matheson, MBA, MSN, RN, Bradley
Liliana Trespalacios, BSN, RN, RMA, Mundelein
Kelli Watts, BSN, RN, Dolton
Director, 2 to be elected
Claudia Choe, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, Chicago
Ashley Frederick, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CPHQ, CPPS, Macomb
Shannon Keith, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, Yorkville
Josie Schumacher, MSN, East Alton
Angela Villarreal, MSN, RN, NE-BC, Mount Morris
Sarah Williamson, MSN, RN, Granite City
ANA Membership Assembly Representative, 1 representative and 1 alternate to be elected
Amanda Oliver, BSN, RN, CCRN, Oak Forest
Mary Beth Sheehy, DNP, APRN, AGACNP-BC, Oak Lawn
Tracy Viers, MSN, APRN, ACAGCNS, ACHPN, Quincy
Nominating Committee, 3 to be elected
Ty Miller, MSN, RN, CMSRN, VA-BC, Mount Vernon
Jo Muller, DNP, APRN-FPA, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, Oswego
Josie Schumacher, MSN, East Alton
Taylor Stonecypher, MSN, RN, PCCN, Germantown
We encourage all eligible members to participate in the election process and take this opportunity to learn more about the candidates before casting your vote.
Thank you for your continued engagement and commitment to ANA-Illinois.