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KNA 2025 Election Forum "Meet the Candidates"

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Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm ET - 8:00pm ET
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KNA 2025 Election Form "Meet the Candidates"

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This is your opportunity to meet the candidates running for office in the upcoming election and hear directly from them about their vision, goals, and plans. Whether you’re undecided or simply want to learn more, this forum is a great way to make an informed decision when casting your vote.

Speakers

Anne Afton
Anne Afton BSN

KNA Nomination and Election Chair

My nursing career has been primarily in Emergency Nursing. Though being retired from full time practice, I am passionate in the continuing education of nurses in the care of trauma and pediatrics.

Joann Mattingly-Wray
Joann Mattingly-Wray MBA, DNP, NEA_BC

Director Patient Care Services

High-energy Director with DNP, MBA and Board Certification in Nursing Administration, with over 20 years experience in both education and administration. Reputation for working effectively as an educational resource, building successful teams, driving quality care through process improvement and evidence based practice.

Delanor Manson
Delanor Manson MA, BSN, RN, FADNL

CEO

With degrees in nursing and healthcare management, Delanor Manson is a visionary leader whose career has focused on innovative medical initiatives in both patient care and complex administrative settings. Committed to furthering the nursing profession via education, advocacy, research and support, Delanor currently serves as the chief executive officer for the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA). Prior to joining the KNA, she was the associate vice president of research and design at Hosparus Health. She also served as deputy secretary for the Kentucky Cabinet for Healthcare Services and in various leadership roles within hospitals and healthcare organizations nationwide. With 27 years of service, Delanor achieved the rank of captain in the U.S. Navy. During her military career, she applied her nursing education to various positions throughout the country, as well as in Japan, Great Britain, Germany, Italy and Puerto Rico. Delanor serves on the Team Kentucky Better Nursing Advisory Committee and the Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness Advisory board. A locally, regionally and nationally known speaker, she regularly shares her expertise about leadership, healthcare equity, health equity, health policy, healthcare disparities, COVID-19 vaccines and testing and the image of nurses. She is a sought-after news source and has appeared on KET as well as ABC, CBS, NBC and local FOX affiliates statewide.

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