Empowering Leaders:

The NIC Executive Director’s Committee

Bringing Leaders Together to Share

Knowledge, Build Community, and

Create Change

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April 9, 2026



Special Invitation for Executive Leadership

We invite Member and Non‑Member Executive Directors and Managers to participate in this unique opportunity to exchange knowledge and learn collaboratively with peers.

Meeting Time Zones

9:30 am – 11:30 am PST

10:30 am – 12:30 pm MST

11:30 am – 1:30 pm CST

12:30 pm – 2:30 pm EST

Agenda

Welcome – Tracy Adams (SC), Nicole Fletcher (MD)

Introductions - Tracy Adams (SC), Nicole Fletcher (MD)

NIC Executive Directors Committee – What is the Purpose

Tracy Adams (SC), Nicole Fletcher (MD). Karla Johansen (MO, Steven McDonald (NV)

NIC Uniform Model Act – A Nationwide Executive Directors’ Initiative Supporting Cross State Uniformity for the Beauty Professions.

Sharon Bennet (WY), Holly Blomquist (ND)

NIC Website Message Board for Executive Directors – NIC Moderated Platform for Member States sharing information, surveys and more!

Tracy Adams (SC), Nicole Fletcher (MD). Karla Johansen (MO, Steven McDonald (NV)

Major Issues Facing States – Leading Two Topics

Nicole Fletcher (MD)

NIC Annual Conference and Executive Directors Meeting (purpose) – Karla Johansen, MO, Steve McDonald, NV

NIC 2026 Annual Executive Directors Meeting Agenda Planning - Tracy Adams (SC)