Over the past three years, the OAC has focused its attention on the foundational work needed to create a successful organization. Work groups have been formed around education progression, leadership, and communication. The OAC has focused its strategic initiatives and diversified its steering committee membership to ensure a variety of viewpoints to achieve objectives. This work led to Oregon receiving a State Implementation Grant (SIP) from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to encourage and prepare nurses to serve on health policy boards.