Washington, DC — The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) has announced Mary Dawn Koenig, PhD, RN, FACNM, will be stepping into the vacant at-large director position on AWHONN’s Board of Directors.
“We are thrilled to announce that Mary Dawn Koenig has been appointed as our newest board member. She brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective that is sure to contribute to AWHONN’s mission and help us achieve our goals. As a board, we are excited to welcome her and look forward to the unique contributions she will bring.” said AWHONN Board President Cheryl Bellamy, DNP, APRN, CNM, CNS-C, C-EFM.
“I’m delighted to be joining the Board of Directors at AWHONN. I’ve been a member for over 28 years. AWHONN was the first professional organization that I joined, and it’s been instrumental to my professional growth and development. I’m so excited to have the opportunity to give back to the organization,” said Dr. Koenig.
A vacancy in the board was created in January when an elected board member stepped down. According to AWHONN Bylaws, vacancies for at-large director positions can be filled from the slate of qualified nominees submitted by the most recent National Nominating Committee and voted on by the Board of Directors.
Learn more about our 2024 Board of Directors members.
About AWHONN
The Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit membership organization. Our mission is to empower and support nurses caring for women, newborns, and their families through research, education, and advocacy.
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For more information, please contact Shannon Doolin at 202-261-2410 or sdoolin@awhonn.org.
