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NSNA Announces Retirement of
Executive Director, Diane Mancino
Brooklyn, NY—The National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) has announced the retirement of its Executive Director, Diane J. Mancino, EdD, RN, CAE, FAAN, effective July 31, 2023. As the 4th Executive Director to serve in NSNA’s 71-year history, Diane J. Mancino, EdD, RN, CAE, FAAN, began her NSNA employment in 1981 as the Director of Program and Education. She held progressive positions including Director of Membership, Director of Constituent Affairs, and Deputy Executive Director.
Having served under two NSNA Executive Directors, Mary Ann Tuft and the late Robert V. Piemonte, Dr. Mancino was appointed Executive Director following Dr. Piemonte’s retirement in 1996. During her tenure, Dr. Mancino has mentored numerous nursing students who are now nurse leaders in professional organizations and nurse practice settings.
Through her leadership the NSNA established a robust research program which includes an annual New Graduate Survey. Now in its 14th year, the New Graduate Survey is the only real-time data available on RNs entering the nursing workforce.
Dr. Mancino created the NSNA Leadership University in 2000 and the Leadership U Honor Society was approved by the NSNA Board of Directors in 2021. Incorporating the Professional Identity Formation in Nursing and shared-governance models, it is the only honor society in nursing that recognizes students in all nursing programs leading to RN licensure for their leadership service.
As the Executive Director of the Foundation of the NSNA, Dr. Mancino helped to establish a scholarship endowment to ensure funding is available in perpetuity to support undergraduate nursing education. The Forever Nursing Endowment awards over $100k annually. This is in addition to $500k awarded in the general scholarship fund.
Following the completion of her doctoral dissertation on the history of NSNA, Dr. Mancino published, Fifty Years of the NSNA. She also produced an award-winning documentary on NSNA’s history, Not for Ourselves, But for Others. In addition to many other award-winning video programs, Dr. Mancino wrote and produced a documentary entitled, To Advance We Must Unite, to commemorate the centennial (1996) of the American Nurses Association.
During the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, Dr. Mancino and her staff designed online opportunities for both students and faculty to stay engaged with NSNA. In addition to monthly student Leadership Forums, Faculty Forums using an open mic format generates lively discussion on timely topics that attract hundreds of participants. These forums and online programs continue to connect students and faculty to NSNA.
Prior to joining the NSNA staff in 1981, Dr. Mancino was a clinical instructor at Orange County Community College in New York; a medical-surgical, ICU, CCU and emergency nurse; a Public Health Nurse with the Ulster County Health Department and a Visiting Nurse in New York City. She began her career in association management as Program Director for the New York Counties Registered Nurses Association.
Following graduation from the Middletown Psychiatric Hospital Diploma School of Nursing (New York), Dr. Mancino immediately enrolled in the RN to BSN completion program at the State University of New York at Buffalo. She earned an MA in nursing from New York University and an EdD in Nursing Education at Teachers College Columbia University.
“I am so grateful for Dr. Mancino's guidance and service to NSNA. The continuity of having the same executive director for so many years has been invaluable. NSNA's continued growth would not have been possible without her and she'll be missed,” commented Taylor Conaway, NSNA President.
“It is both an honor and privilege to serve NSNA in this role. It has been an incredible journey over the decades working with the future generations of nurse leaders. I know that the future of nursing is in good hands with NSNA members leading the way,” stated Dr. Mancino.
Refer to information below to contact the executive search firm responsible for recruiting the next NSNA Executive Director.
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Tuft & Associates Inc., Executive Search Specialists, has been exclusively retained by the National Student Nurses’ Association (NSNA) to lead the search for its next Executive Director.
NSNA is seeking a leader to advance the mission of the organization by working closely with the student leadership of the NSNA. The Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the association’s operations, Board governance, strategic planning, personnel management, and financial stability.
Interested individuals, or to refer a candidate, may email Jill Christie, President, Tuft & Associates at jchristie@tuftassoc.com. All nominations, inquiries, and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. Position profile is be posted at Tuft & Associates Inc website and can be accessed here.
About the National Student Nurses’ Association, Inc.
NSNA is a membership organization representing over 60,000 students in Associate Degree, Diploma, Baccalaureate, and direct entry master’s programs preparing students for Registered Nurse licensure, as well as RNs in BSN completion programs. Visit www.nsna.org for more information about NSNA.
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