November 13, 2024- The American Hospital Association (AHA) has named Claire M. Zangerle, DNP, R.N., as senior vice president and chief nurse executive of AHA and chief executive officer of its American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL). In these roles, Zangerle will provide critical clinical expertise to the AHA, supporting key quality and workforce initiatives and ensure the perspective of nurse leaders is heard and addressed in public policy. She will also lead the work of AONL and the AONL Foundation for Nursing Leadership, Research and Education to advance excellence in nursing leadership for its 12,000 members. Zangerle succeeds Robyn Begley, who is retiring and has served in these roles since 2018.