Meet the Candidates

Sandra Harrell cook, PRP

I have been a member of NAP since 2011 and earned a PRP in 2019 . My service in NAP includes Secretary of the Sartwell-Tunstall Unit; Corresponding Secretary of the District of Columbia Association of Parliamentarians (DCAP); and Chairman of the DCAP Audit and Bylaws Committees . My involvement on the national level includes serving on the Professional Development Committee and as a facilitator for the PQE, PRC, and Train-the-Trainer Course .

Currently, I am a Commissioner on the Commission on Credentialing where I serve as Secretary . During my short tenure, the Commission worked extensively with other NAP committees to ensure a high-quality credentialing program, attainable for members and sustainable for NAP. The outcomes of this collaboration resulted in 80 candidates earning their RP credential and the establishment of the Registered Parliamentarian Credentialing Examination . Additionally, for various organizations, I have served as parliamentarian and presiding officer and presented workshops on parliamentary procedure .

I believe in the mission of the NAP and respect the work of the Commission on Credentialing, past and present . I desire to continue my service on the Commission to ensure that our profession maintains its excellence in credentialing . I humbly ask for your support in continuing as Commissioner .

David I . Jackson, PRP, is an experienced leader and professional educator who will continue to work diligently to support and improve the credentialing processes of the NAP. David will focus his energy towards:

• continual evaluation of the RP testing platform;

• review of the question performance; and

• development of new testing material .

David has been active in the leadership of his local units . He is currently serving as President, served as an NAP delegate, and currently as a Commissioner on the Commission on Credentialing . In addition, David has served in several leadership roles on the national level, including three terms as the American Academy of PAs Vice President, and Speaker of the House of Delegates . David has experience in the role of parliamentarian and presiding, and has served local, regional, and national organizations .

David was elected to the Commission on Credentialing in 2022, and has been instrumental in developing and launching an examination so that members can attain a credential .

David has the skills and knowledge to advance the mission of NAP and the Commission on Credentialing . David asks for your support and vote to continue delivering meaningful results .

My name is Steven Walls, PRP, and I am writing to solicit your support for my candidacy for the Commission on Credentialing . I have served as a commissioner since the fall of 2022, and I am eager to continue the valuable work that the Commission has produced since its inception in 2015 . I am confident that I have the skills, experience, and commitment needed to serve effectively on this commission . Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a deep commitment to parliamentary procedure and the principles of effective governance . I have been a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians since 2003, and have served in various roles within the organization, including as a member of the Membership and Registration Examiners committee . Through these experiences, I have gained a deep understanding of the challenges faced by those working to promote the need for trained parliamentarians, and have developed a strong appreciation for the importance of high-quality credentialing in ensuring that our profession is held in high regard . Working collaboratively with all stakeholders of NAP, I will continue to make a valuable contribution to this commission, and I would be honored to continue to serve in this capacity .