PNCB’s CEO, Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, PhD, FASAE, CAE, ICE-CCP, IOM Named Chair-Elect of ASAE and Chair of ASAE Research Foundation
ROCKVILLE, MD (August 20, 2025) – The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB) is proud to announce the appointment of Sheri Sesay-Tuffour, PhD, FASAE, CAE, ICE-CCP, IOM, as Chair-Elect of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) and Chair of the ASAE Research Foundation for the 2026 fiscal year, beginning September 1, 2025. Dr. Sesay-Tuffour currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board and brings a distinguished record of leadership, innovation, and commitment to the association sector.
Dr. Sesay-Tuffour's appointment was officially confirmed during ASAE’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Los Angeles, CA, where new officers and directors for both the ASAE and ASAE Research Foundation Boards were installed. Selected by ASAE’s Leadership Committee, Dr. Sesay-Tuffour’s leadership reflects ASAE’s strategic priorities and its commitment to inclusive representation across the association community. As Chair of the ASAE Research Foundation, Dr. Sesay-Tuffour will guide the organization’s efforts to advance research and provide critical insights that empower association professionals. Her extensive experience and dedication to excellence will be instrumental in shaping the Foundation’s impact in the years ahead.
“I am deeply honored to serve as Chair-Elect of ASAE and Chair of the ASAE Research Foundation,” said Sesay-Tuffour. “ASAE plays a vital role in elevating the work of associations and association professionals, and I am especially proud to bring the perspective of credentialing and certification organizations to this important table. Together, we will strengthen our community’s ability to navigate today’s challenges and prepare for the opportunities ahead.
About ASAE: ASAE is a membership organization representing more than 50,000 association professionals and industry partners. Supported by the ASAE Research Foundation, ASAE is the leading source of learning, knowledge, and advocacy for the association profession. Learn more at asaecenter.org.
The Pediatric Nursing Certification Board is the largest and most essential organization for the certification, continuing education, and competency development of nursing professionals who provide care for children, adolescents, and young adults. Established in 1975, PNCB currently certifies more than 57,000 nursing professionals holding one of our four credentials: Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN), Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-AC), Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP-PC), and Pediatric Primary Care Mental Health Specialist (PMHS). PNCB serves as the leading voice for credentialing in pediatric nursing and for pediatric health policy discussions throughout the country. We're passionate about the positive impact our services have on nurses, children, and families. For more information about the PNCB, please visit our website at www.pncb.org.
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