We have many opportunities for our members to step into leadership roles. Please select a group below to learn how you can share your gifts and experience with the NACC.
If you would like someone to contact you about NACC Leadership opportunities, please complete the NACC and You Leadership Survey.
If you know your interests, please complete the Application for Appointment to NACC Leadership Positions. When completed, please return to Margaret at mgarro@nacc.org.
Committees
Please select a Committee below to learn more.
Purpose
To exercise the powers of the Board with respect to the management of the affairs of the Association with the exception of electing officers or appointing Board members between regularly scheduled Board meetings.
Composition
The Executive Committee is composed of the Board Chair, the Chair-Elect/Secretary, the Treasurer, the Chair of the Governance Committee, and the Executive Director of the NACC. The Chair of the Executive Committee is the Chair of the Board.
Major Responsibilities
Manages the affairs of the Board with the exception of electing officers or appointing Board members between regularly scheduled Board meetings.
Leads the oversight of strategic plan implementation and review.
Plans the agenda and process for Board meetings.
Keeps accurate minutes of any Executive Committee Meeting and provides minutes for the Board prior to the next Board meeting.
The Board Chair and Chair-Elect oversee the annual performance review of the Executive Director and consult with the Board Treasurer, (who is the Chair of the Finance Committee) when making recommendations to the Board for Executive Director’s compensation.
Term of Appointment
Chair – two year term
Chair Elect/Secretary – two year term
Treasurer – one year renewable term
Criteria
Board Officer
Executive Committee Roster
Carolanne B. Hauck, BCC – CHAIR
carolanne.hauck@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Deacon Jack R. Conrad, BCC – CHAIR ELECT/SECRETARY
jack.conrad@stvin.org
Austine Duru, MDiv, MA, MHA, BCC – TREASURER/FINANCE (Chair, Finance Committee)
augustine.duru@providence.org
Beverly M. Beltramo DMin, BCC – (Chair, Governance Committee)
beverly.beltramo@ascension.org
Erica Cohen Moore – Ex-Officio (Executive Director)
ericacohenmoore@nacc.org
Purpose
To recommend finance policies and budget that support the mission, vision and values and strategic plan of the Association and monitors the Association’s financial performance.
Composition
The Committee is comprised of at least six persons including three directors of the Board, the Executive Director and the Finance and Office Director and, in addition, individuals with qualifications and diverse experience in investment. (Outside professionals may serve in an advisory capacity).
Major Responsibilities
Consults and/or advises the Executive Director and Administrative Specialist/Finances regarding the proposed annual budget and other financial matters.
Reviews financial statements of the association as prepared by the Administrative Specialist/Finances.
Reviews the investment portfolio and periodic reports, and offers critical appraisal of the fiscal agent(s) servicing the portfolio.
Oversees the long and short-term financial status of the NACC.
Highlights particular areas of concern or focus and brings to the attention of the Board.
Receives and reviews the auditor’s annual financial report and recommendations.
Recommends a proposed budget for Board approval
Reviews financial policies and makes recommendations to Board.
Establishes and oversees investment policies and procedures.
Treasurer/Chair will present committee recommendations to the Board.
Finance Committee Roster
Austine Duru, MDiv, MA, MHA, BCC – CHAIR/BOARD TREASURER
augustine.duru@providence.org
Kevin J. Prior, CFA, CPA
kprior@chausa.org
Timothy J. Crowley
tim.crowley@lec.org
Ms. Beth McPherson
bethmcph@gmail.com
Rev. Richard W. Bauer MM, BCC
richardwbauer@gmail.com
Deacon Jack R. Conrad, BCC – Board Liaison
jack.conrad@stvin.org
Carolanne B. Hauck, BCC – Ex-Officio (Board Chair)
carolanne.hauck@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Erica Cohen Moore – Ex-Officio (Executive Director)
ericacohenmoore@nacc.org
Cheryl Milnes – CFO, Staff Support
Cheryl.Milnes@lauber-partners.com
Purpose
Provide the ongoing review and recommendations to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the NACC Board of Directors related to its governance responsibilities, including the governance structures, policies and leadership (constitution and bylaws, entity roles and responsibilities), and the Board roles and responsibilities, composition, evaluation for effectiveness and leadership succession.
Composition
The Committee is comprised of at least three members of the NACC Board of directors. The Chair of the Committee will be appointed by the Board. At least one staff member will serve ex officio as a liaison to the committee, as determined by the Executive Director. (Outside professionals may serve in an advisory capacity).
Major Responsibilities
A. Its relationship to the Board of Directors
Assists the Board of Directors in identifying needed expertise, talents and skills for the Board and assists in overseeing the recruitment and succession process.
Reviews and recommends to the Board candidates proposed by the Nominations Panel who are qualified to become members of Board consistent with the criteria approved by the Board.
Oversees the election of new Board members. Evaluates the performance of incumbent directors and determines whether to recommend them for re-election or reappointment to the Board.
Assists in overseeing the process of Board orientation and ongoing Board development.
B. Its relationship to the Nominations Panel process
Oversees the activity of the Nominations Panel.
Delegates responsibilities to the Nominations Panel including identifying, nurturing and recommending candidates for leadership in NACC.
Reviews and recommends to the Board candidates proposed by the Nominations Panel qualified to become members for committees, commissions and panels.
C. Its relationship to reviewing the Constitution, by-laws, manuals, etc.
Reviews regularly Constitution and bylaws, and proposes appropriate changes, as needed.
Reviews regularly NACC Personnel Manual and recommends appropriate changes, as needed.
Reviews regularly the roles, responsibilities and criteria required for Board, committee, commission and panel members and recommends appropriate changes, as needed.
Develops and recommends policies and procedures for effective Board functioning.
Keeps accurate minutes of the Governance Committee’s meetings
Time Commitment
The Governance Committee convenes approximately every other month on a 90-minute conference call. This does not require travel.
Conference calls and/or e-mail communications are sometimes needed to complete work.
Governance Committee Roster
Beverly M. Beltramo, DMin, BCC – CHAIR
Beverly.Beltramo@ascension.org
Ms. Nancy K. Cook BCC
nancykarencook@gmail.com
Patricia Crowley, BCC
anpa1@msn.com
Isidro Gallegos BCC
isidro.gallegos@amitahealth.org
Cathi L. Ruiz BCC
clruiz@comcast.net
Judith A. Shemkovitz BCC
shemkovitz@vnaohio.org
Mary T. Tracy BCC
tracym@ccf.org
Carolanne B. Hauck, BCC – Ex-Officio (Board Chair)
carolanne.hauck@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Erica Cohen Moore – Ex-Officio (Executive Director)
ericacohenmoore@nacc.org
Commissions
Please select a Commission below to learn more.
If you wish to support the certification process by volunteering to be an interviewer, please contact the NACC Certification Specialist at certification@nacc.org.
Purpose
To oversee the certification process and the renewal of certification process for chaplains and supervisors.
Major Responsibilities
- Implements and monitors the process of certification of NACC members.
- Reviews and issues decisions on all applications for renewal of certification.
- Reviews recommendations of interview teams and approves or overturns recommendations.
- Provides a report to the Board of Directors after each commission meeting.
- Provides an annual report to the Board of Directors.
Certification Commission Roster
Mrs. Sedona T. Montelongo BCC-PCHAC – Chair
sedonamonte@gmail.com
Gary Weisbrich, BCC-PCHAC – Co-Chair
gary.weisbrich@providence.org
Mr. Leszek Baczkura BCC
Leszek.Baczkura@amitahealth.org
Rev. Charles T. Barnes SJ BCC-VA – NCVACC Liaison
charles.barnes2@va.gov
Rev. Timothy F. Bushy BCC
timothy.bushy@providence.org
Mr. Alex Chamtcheu BCC
achamtcheu@mercy.com
Timothy J. Creech BCC
nacc@creechcreative.com
Ms. Susan S. Liguori MBA, MDIV, BCC – CPE Equivalency
ssliguori@gmail.com
Rev. Dr. Andrew Sioleti IV Dei- NCVACC Liaison (loa)
andrew.sioleti@va.gov
Dr. LuAnn M. Trutwin, DMin, EdD(c), MDiv, BCC
CyzrB2@aol.com
Ruth Jandeska BCC – Board Liaison
rjandeska@bsmhealth.org
Erica Cohen Moore – Staff Support
ericacohenmoore@nacc.org
Staff Support
certification@nacc.org
Purpose
To review the Common Competencies and the NACC Standards and Procedures for Certification and make recommendations to the NACC Board of Directors.
Major Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains a consultation process for proposed changes.
- Recommends competencies to the Board of Directors.
- Retains pertinent documentation in minutes regarding reasons for recommended changes.
- Develops and interprets glossary
- Provides consultation to the Certification Commission
- Provides an annual report to the Board of Directors
Competencies Commission Roster
Rev. Alejandro De Jesus BCC-VA – Chair
mattdejesus19@yahoo.com
William Ferguson, BCC
william.ferguson@dignityhealth.org
Kay I. Gorka BCC
kestrella6607@yahoo.com
V. Rev. Vasyl E. Marchak BCC-E
v214samson@aol.com
Sr. Pamela J. Nosbusch OSF, BCC
srpam58@att.net
Ruth L. Worley-Rizk BCC
rworleyrizk@aol.com
Rev. Lawrence X. Chellaian BCC – Board Liaison
lawrence.chellaian@christushealth.org
Erica Cohen Moore – Staff Support
ericacohenmoore@nacc.org
Staff Support
certification@nacc.org
Purpose
To review formal complaints involving alleged violations of the NACC Code of Ethics in accordance with NACC Competencies and Procedures.
Major Responsibilities
- Receives formal complaints involving alleged violations of the NACC Code of Ethics by any member or group of members of the NACC.
- Reviews all grievances filed.
- Gathers information pertaining to grievance.
- Consults with NACC legal advisor on process as necessary.
- Renders a decision.
- Communicates decision in writing to respondent and complainant, and Board of Directors.
- Provides an annual report to the Board of Directors.
Ethics Commission Roster
Rev. James P. Huth BCC – Chair
jim.huth@sunnybrook.ca
Rev. Leonard T. Chuwa BCC
leonard.chuwa@ascension.org
Dr. Vicki J. Farley BCC
vjfarley.d.min@gmail.com
Gina Lyke BCC
gina.lyke@amitahealth.org
Rev. Joseph M. Monahan TOR, BCC
jmonahan@virtua.org
Michael C. Onuoha BCC
michael.onuoha2@christushealth.org
Rev. John J. Raphael BCC
msgrjuan@aol.com
Rev. Richard J. Bartoszek BCC – Board Liaison
richard.bartoszek@beaumont.org
Erica Cohen Moore – STAFF SUPPORT
ericacohenmoore@nacc.org
Jeanine Annunziato – STAFF SUPPORT
jannunziato@nacc.org
Panels
Please select a Panel below to learn more.
Purpose
The Annual Awards Advisory Panel will oversee integration of the mission, vision, and values of the National Association of Catholic Chaplains by leading the Annual Awards process.
Major responsibilities
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- Be proactive in seeking and encouraging nominations for the annual awards.
- The Annual Awards Advisory Panel will participate in conference calls and email discussions as necessary.
- The Annual Awards Advisory Panel will review annually the criteria for and make necessary changes/additions to:
b. Outstanding Colleague Award Criteria, Process, and Nominating Form
c. Emergent Leader Award Criteria, Process, and Nominating Form
- Consult with Nominations Panel and Board members and other leadership bodies of the NACC as necessary
- Provide recommendations to the Board of Directors for official selection in the name of the NACC
Annual Awards Advisory Panel Roster
Mary T. O’Neill BCC-E
marytoneill121@gmail.com
Margaret Y. Jones BCC-PCHAC
margaret.jones@christushealth.org
Deacon Mike Salcido
msalcido@me.com
Rev. Lawrence X. Chellaian BCC – Board Liaison
lawrence.chellaian@christushealth.org
Erica Cohen Moore – Staff Support
ericacohenmoore@nacc.org
Purpose
To review appeals of certification decisions in accordance with NACC Standards and Procedures.
Major Responsibilities
- Conducts the certification appeals process as outlined in the NACC Standards and Procedures with an impartial review of all the documentation in a negative certification decision.
- Provides an annual report to the NACC Certification Commission and Board of Directors outlining the number of appeals and corresponding number of decisions upheld or reversed.
- Communicates to the NACC Certification Commission the nature of certification appeals to assist the commissioners in focusing on areas of improvement for the ongoing training of interviewers.
Certification Appeals Panel Roster
Bonnie J. McCulley BCC – Chair
bjmc27@aol.com
Timothy J. Creech BCC
nacc@creechcreative.com
Mary Denise Davis BCC-E
md.davis@christushealth.org
Mr. Sean K. Doll O’Mahoney MDiv, BCC
sean.dollomahoney@ascension.org
Jane Smith BCC
jwsmith41@outlook.com
AD-HOC PCHAC Appeals Panel Members
Allison DeLaney BCC-PCHAC
allysimone@hotmail.com
Erica Cohen Moore – Staff Support
ericacohenmoore@nacc.org
Staff Support
certification@nacc.org
Purpose
To consult with the Vision editor on the content and direction of the newsletter.
Major Responsibilities
- Provides a sounding board for the content and direction of Vision newsletter. Ensures that Vision’s overall content fulfills the mission and supports the NACC’s strategic plan and meets member needs.
- Suggests topics for articles or for theme issues, and/or persons who might be suitable to write articles.
- Writes for the newsletter, or gives an opinion on articles submitted for inclusion.
- Reads and comments on articles, as requested, before publication.
- Advocates for the members to ensure that Vision meets their needs.
Editorial Advisory Panel Roster
David Lewellen – Vision Editor
dlewellen@nacc.org; vision@nacc.org
Ms. Michele LeDoux Sakurai BCC – Chair, Consultative Member
michele.sakurai@providence.org
Linda Dickey, BCC
dickey.linda@gmail.com
Mr. Martin E. Folan BCC
martin.folan@essentiahealth.org
Anne C. Millington BCC
anne_millington@bidmilton.org
Mary T. Tracy BCC
tracym@ccf.org
Anne M. Windholz BCC
windholzam@gmail.com
Austine Duru, MDiv, MA, MHA, BCC – Board Liaison
augustine.duru@providence.org
Erica Cohen Moore – Staff Support
ericacohenmoore@nacc.org
Phil Paradowski – Staff Support
pparadowski@nacc.org
Purpose
To provide ongoing feedback, guidance, and thought leadership to NACC Staff and Executive Director by reviewing the organization’s current work and assisting in developing and implementing a comprehensive educational strategy.
Major Responsibilities
- Develops and recommends a comprehensive educational strategy and assists in the development and plan implementation.
- Provides member feedback and guidance to NACC staff in addressing membership’s educational needs.
Education Advisory Panel Roster
Brian B. Ballentine BCC
Ruth Jandeska BCC
rjandeska@bsmhealth.org
bballantine@gmail.com
Mr. James P. Letourneau BCC
jimlet0523@hotmail.com
Anne C. Millington BCC
anne.millington@comcast.net
Mr. Michael C. Onuoha BCC
michael.onuoha2@christushealth.org
Deacon Thomas J. Rea, BCC
thomear32@gmail.com
Mr. Kevin Stephenson, BCC
catholicevangelism1@gmail.com
Austine Duru, MDiv, MA, MHA, BCC – BOARD LIAISON
augustine.duru@providence.org
Erica Cohen Moore – STAFF SUPPORT
ericacohenmoore@nacc.org
Jeanine Annunziato – EX-OFFICIO
jannunziato@nacc.org
Purpose
To review appeals of the Ethics Commission decisions in accordance with NACC Standards and Procedures.
Major Responsibilities
- Reviews the decision for any procedural error.
- Prepares a written summary of the findings for the Board of Directors.
- Recommends a resolution of the appeals to the Board of Directors.
Ethics Appeals Panel Roster
Marilyn Williams BCC
marilynwms19@gmail.com
Joseph G. Bozzelli BCC
joseph.bozzelli@stelizabeth.com
Mary Lou O’Gorman BCC
mlouog@gmail.com
Leszek Baczkura CC
leszek.baczkura@amitahealth.org
Kathryn Ault Mullane BCC
cubc7691@gmail.com
Erica Cohen Moore – Staff Support
ericacohenmoore@nacc.org
Jeanine Annunziato – Staff Support
jannunziato@nacc.org
Purpose
To provide ongoing feedback, guidance, and strategic thinking to NACC Staff and Executive Director by reviewing our current plans and initiatives in marketing and communication, and assisting in developing, implementing, and monitoring progress on a comprehensive marketing/communication strategy.
Major Responsibilities
- Assists the Executive Director and staff in developing and recommending to the NACC Board of Directors a comprehensive marketing/communication strategy.
- Provides ongoing member feedback, guidance, and strategic thinking to NACC staff in addressing our marketing/communication plans, messages, tools, audiences, approaches.
Marketing Advisory Panel Roster
Amy B. Mickolite BCC – Chair
amymickolite@gmail.com
Preston A. Becker
prestonbecker2@gmail.com
Blair J. Holtey BCC
blair.holtey@baycare.org
Pedro J. Mendez BCC
pedro.mendez@ascension.org
Michael O’Neill
moneil12@alumni.nd.edu
Moira Reilly
reilly.moira@gmail.com
Donna M. O’Brien – Board Liaison
lritchie@svhealth.com (Linda Ritchie, assistant)
Erica Cohen Moore – Staff Support
ericacohenmoore@nacc.org
David Lewellen – Staff Support, Vision Editor
dlewellen@nacc.org
Purpose
To propose to the Governance Committee for recommendation to the Board a slate of qualified candidates for Board election and to recommend candidates for nomination as members of the various standing committees, commissions, panels or other bodies in compliance with NACC By-laws, procedures and criteria established by the Board. The Nominations Panel shall report to the Governance Committee.
Major Responsibilities
- Advises membership of NACC leadership opportunities.
- Identifies, recruits and recommends qualified candidates to serve on the Board to the Governance Committee. In the case of a vacancy on the Board (including a vacancy created by an increase in the size of the Board), the Nominations Panel shall recommend to the Board an individual to fill such vacancy either through appointment by the Board or through election by membership. In selecting or recommending candidates, the Nominations Panel shall take into consideration any criteria approved by the Board. These factors may include needed expertise, judgment, skill, cultural diversity, under-represented groups within membership, balanced geographical representation, and willingness to participate actively.
- Identifies and recruits candidates for the Nominations Panel.
- Reports to the Governance Committee on a quarterly basis or as needed, and provides an annual report for the Board of Directors and membership.
- Performs any other duties or responsibilities expressly delegated to the Nominations Panel by the Governance Committee and Board of Directors.
Nominations Panel Roster
Bridget Deegan-Krause BCC – Chair
bridgetmail@gmail.com
Mary Lou O’Gorman BCC
mlouog@gmail.com
Rev. Lawrence X. Chellaian BCC
lawrence.chellaian@christushealth.org
Rev. John O. Ekeocha BCC
johnyval2@yahoo.com
Ms. Bonnie J. McCulley BCC
bjmc27@gmail.com
Beverly M. Beltramo BCC – Governance & Board Liaison
beverly.beltramo@ascension.org
Erica Cohen Moore – Staff Support
ericacohenmoore@nacc.org
Purpose
Provide counsel to NACC leadership in order to help members become educated in the field of professional research on the impact and importance of spiritual care and professional chaplaincy in health care and related fields.
Major Responsibilities
- Assist NACC members to stay current on critical research issues and literature in Spiritual Care
- Provide direction to and content for NACC on research education of its members
- Provide strategic thinking and direction for NACC research related objectives:
a) Assess and communicate current research on the value of professional chaplaincy to members and other stakeholders/constituents
b) Partner with associations and clinical research faculties to engage our members in research - Assess and recommend to NACC appropriate partnerships for research (and be part of such efforts)
- Contribute through writing and member communication (Vision and NACC Now) news of research articles, as well as, contribute to the research field, as possible
- Recommend methods for, and help in, assessing certification candidates’ competencies in fulfilling Certification standard:
305:7 Articulate how primary research and research literature inform the profession
of chaplaincy and one’s spiritual care practice
Research Advisory Panel Roster
LaVera Crawley MD, MPH, BCC-E
lavera.crawley@gmail.com
Austine Duru, MDiv, MA, MHA, BCC
augustine.duru@providence.org
Gerald M. Gundersen MA, MTS, BCC
jgundersen1@verizon.net
Dcn. Roger Vandervest BCC
rogervandervest@gmail.com
Marilyn Williams BCC
marilynwms19@gmail.com
Caterina Mako ThM, BCC
catmako@gmail.com
Allison DeLaney PT, MA, BCC
allysimone@hotmail.com
Joseph Walters, DMin, JD, MAPC, BCC
walters@fordham.edu
Erica Cohen Moore – Staff Support
ericacohenmoore@nacc.org
We have many opportunities for our members to step into leadership roles. Please select a group above to learn how you can share your gifts and experience with the NACC.
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