2027 ONS Leadership Succession Committee - Apply Now!

Leadership drives a strong organization, and ONS’s Leadership Succession Committee (LSC) is critical to building the Society’s future leaders.

Leadership Succession Committee members are responsible for ensuring effective succession planning for the Society through assessing interested members’ readiness for Board service using established criteria and a comprehensive vetting process. The LSC identifies candidates who best align with the Oncology Nursing Society’s current and emerging leadership needs, while ensuring a fair, equitable, and inclusive selection process that reflects the organization’s commitment to its members and mission.

If you’re ready to help shape the future of Oncology Nursing Society leadership, consider applying to serve on the 2027–2030 Leadership Succession Committee. Members serve a three-year term and must meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Demonstrate an understanding of governance roles and elements of effective boards Board Leadership: Nurses in Governance | Oncology Nursing Society
• Exhibit and maintain a well-developed network with ONS members at local, state, or national level.
• Demonstrate experience, knowledge, and skill in leadership roles and concepts.
• Exhibit leadership through active involvement in ONS, professional roles, and personal initiatives. Lead and contribute effectively in collaborative and team-based environments.
• Apply principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and connection in all areas of practice.
• Communicate and present effectively with clarity, professionalism, and engagement.
• Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
• Be an ONS voting member for no fewer than five (5) years prior to committee membership.
• Individuals may not apply to serve on more than one national committee simultaneously and must be in their final year of service of an existing ONS Enterprise Board, national committee (Congress or Bridge planning committee), Chapter Officer position, ONS Journal Editorial Board or oncology association Board, prior to applying for new committee service.

For more information contact any member of the LSC at lsc@ons.org. If you would like to apply, please submit an application by October 23, 2026. Contact ONS Senior Executive Assistant Jennifer DiVito at jdivito@ons.org with any questions.