Serve on a Committee
Committee participation offers you significant personal and professional rewards. Learn more about serving on AANA committees.
AANA Committees
"Through dedicated service on multiple AANA committees, I've witnessed firsthand the power of collaboration in propelling our profession forward. Together, we've strengthened our collective voice and nurtured individual growth, enriching the professional journey with invaluable insights and expertise." Daniel King, DNP, CRNA, CPPS, CNE
Daniel King, DNP, CRNA, CPPS, CNE
"What is one of the benefits of serving on AANA committees? Members engage in discussions, exchange ideas, and collaborate with peers, enhancing their knowledge and skills in the field of nurse anesthesia. AANA Committee service allows CRNAs the opportunity to influence policy decisions, shape educational initiatives, and advocate for the interests of nurse anesthetists on a national level. Serving on AANA committees fosters networking and camaraderie among colleagues. You will build connections with fellow CRNAs from across the country that not only expands your professional network but also cultivates lasting friendships and support systems. Serving on AANA national committees offers a fulfilling and enriching experience, combining professional growth, advocacy, networking, and leadership development."
Dee Bender, DNAP, CRNA, MNNA
"If you have ever considered leadership as something that intrigues you, a great place to start is as a AANA Committee member. Personally, it was the invaluable experience serving on the AANA Public Relations Committee that enabled me to advance in leadership, serve on my state Board, and eventually providing the skills to be AANA Vice-President."
Mark Haffey, MSN, CRNA, APRN, FAANA
Standing AANA Committees
A standing committee is a committee created by AANA bylaws. These committees address key aspects of AANA and the nurse anesthesiology profession. Meetings occur via conference call, webinars, or online video. Many standing committees also meet at major AANA events.
Communications Committee
Communications Committee
Mission: The Communication Committee is a standing committee that promotes the profession of nurse anesthesiology and engages AANA membership through all appropriate communication channels.
FY2024 AANA Communications Committee members:
- Beth Westerman, DNP, CRNA, ARNP, Chair
- Nicole Irick, DNP, MSN, CRNA
- Ron Seligman, MS, CRNA
- Kathryn Williamson, DNP, MSN, CRNA
- Nkam Mongwa, MBA, MSN, CRNA
- Kristie Hoch, DNP, MS, CRNA, APRN, RRT
- Meredith Perry, BSN, RN, CCRN-CMC (student representative)
Meeting dates:
- Conference calls as needed
- Annual Congress August 2024
AANA staff:
- Patricia Flesher, Director, PR, and Communications
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Continuing Education Committee
Continuing Education Committee
Mission: The Continuing Education Committee is a standing committee that collaborates with any AANA recognized certification entity to review and direct providers towards education opportunities that meet the certification requirements for CRNAs/nurse anesthesiologists.
FY2024 AANA Continuing Education Committee members:
- Richard Conley, DNP, CRNA—Chair
- Laura Wiggins, DNP, MSN, CRNA, LTC, USAF
- Kristen Simmons, DNP, CRNA, CHSE
- Susan Hall, DNP, CRNA
- Shawn Collins, DNP, PhD, CRNA, APRN, FAANA
- Megan Wiechers, BSN, CCRN, RN (student representative)
Meeting dates:
- Conference calls as needed
- Annual Congress August 2024
AANA staff:
- Brett Morgan, DNP, CRNA, Senior Director of Education and Practice
- Ann C. Carlson, MA, Continuing Education Manager
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Education Committee
Education Committee
Mission: The Education Committee is a standing committee that reviews requirements and standards for nurse anesthesiology educational programs and develops recommendations for accreditation entities recognized by the AANA.
FY2024 AANA Education Committee members:
- Richard Flowers, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, FAANA – Chair
- Terrica Durbin, DNP, PhD, CRNA, FAANA
- Jakkarin Sareerak, DNP, CRNA
- Megan Bullerwell, DNP, CRNA
- Yasmine Campbell, DNP, CRNA, APRN
- Julia Feczko, DNP, CRNA
- Jay Tumulak, DNP, CRNA, APNP, FAANA
- Chase Noye, RN – Student Representative
Meeting dates:
- Conference calls as needed
- ADCE February 2024
- Annual Congress August 2024
AANA staff:
- Brett Morgan, DNP, CRNA FAAN, Senior Director, Education and Practice
- Gina Pantone, MPH, Education Specialist
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Finance Committee
Finance Committee
Mission: The Finance Committee is a standing committee that supports the AANA Board of Directors in fulfilling its responsibility to oversee the AANA and its affiliated organizations’ financial health and sustainability.
FY2024 AANA Finance Committee members:
- Nicolette Hooge, DNP, MBA, CRNA—Chair
- Erik Rauch, DNP, CRNA, NSPM-C—Treasurer
- Jan Setnor, MSN, CRNA – President-Elect
- Donald Stafford, MSN, MBA, CRNA
- Jonathan Alvarado, ARNP, CRNA
- Angela Murphy, DNP, CRNA
- Joseph Rodriguez, DNAP, CRNA
- Kelly Petz, MS, DNAP, CRNA
- Dru Riddle—Ex-Officio-President
Meeting dates:
- Conference calls as needed
- Annual Congress August 2024
AANA staff:
- Dave Anderson, Chief Financial Officer
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Government Relations Committee
Government Relations Committee
Mission: The Government Relations Committee is a standing committee that addresses matters pertaining to legislation and regulations and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors.
FY2024 AANA Government Relations members:
- Debra Varela, DNP, CRNA—Chair
- Charles Tabbert, MSN, CRNA, APRN
- Wesley Karcher, MSN, CRNA
- Erin Foley, DNAP, MSNA, CRNA
- Jordan Hollinshead, DNAP, CRNA
- Kristin Rohde, MSN, BSN, CRNA
- Tiffany Lin, RN (student representative)
- Justin Otis, BSN, CCRN, RN (student representative)
Meeting dates:
- Conference calls as needed
- Annual Congress August 2024
AANA staff:
- Sarah Chacko, JD, Director of State Government Affairs and Legal
- Jana Conover, BA, Assistant Director of State Government Affairs and Legal
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Practice Committee
Practice Committee
Mission: The Practice Committee is a standing committee that reviews issues related to work environment, practice management, and patient safety and makes recommendations for improvements to the AANA Board of Directors.
FY2024 AANA Practice Committee members:
- Daniel King, DNP, MNA, CRNA, APRN—Chair
- Jamie Furstein, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, CPNP-AC, FAANA
- Julia Harris, MSN, CRNA, FAANA
- Cheryl Parker, DNP, MSN, CRNA, RNC
- Micah Walden, CRNA, APRN
- Gene Ngala, MS, BSN, CRNA
- Jennifer Lanzillotta-Rangley, PhD, CRNA
- Gabrielle Zinnar, RN (student representative)
Meeting dates:
- Conference calls as needed
- Annual Congress August 2024
AANA staff:
- Maya Caballero, MPH, Research Analyst, Clinical Practice and Policy
- Ewa Greenier, MPH, MBA, CAE, Director of Professional Practice
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Professional Development Committee
Professional Development Committee
Mission: The Professional Development Committee is a standing committee that develops, implements, and evaluates the AANA’s educational content and programs.
FY2024 AANA Professional Development Committee members:
- Dee Bender, DNAP, MN, CRNA, APRN—Chair
- Andrew Benson, DNP, CRNA, FAANA
- Jeffery Darna, DNP, PhD, CRNA, ACNP-BC
- Andrea Morlok, DNP, CRNA
- Jennifer Squibbs, CRNA
- Rhea Temmermand, MSN, CRNA
- Valerie Diaz, DNP, CRNA, APRN, CAPT, USN, NC
- Hylda Nugent, DNP, CRNA, APRN
- James Miller, BSN, CCRN, RN, CMC, CSC (student representative)
AANA staff:
- Connie Anderko, Director, Professional Development
- Caitlin Hahne, BS, E-Learning Content Manager, Professional Development
Meeting dates:
- Conference calls as needed
- Mid-year Assembly April 2024
- Annual Congress August 2024
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State Organizational Development Committee
State Organizational Development Committee
Mission: The State Organizational Development Committee (SODC) is a standing committee that reviews applications for funding from the Organizational Health Allocations and Strategic Reserve Fund and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors for a final decision on funding requests. The committee also works in conjunction with the directors to assist state associations with organizational development issues and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors on revisions to the Guidelines for State Organizational Health.
FY2024 State Organizational Development Committee members:
- Jean Snyder, DNAP, MSNA, CRNA—Chair
- Melissa Fitch, DNP, CRNA, APRN
- Christopher Bourget, MSNA, CRNA
- Aimee Badeaux, PhD, CRNA, APRN
- Ronald Castaldo, PhD, MBA, MS, CRNA, CCRN, APRN, FAANA
- Kaycee Simon, CRNA
- Erik Rauch, DNP, CRNA, NSPM-C, Treasurer
Meeting dates:
- Conference calls as needed
- Annual Congress August 2024
AANA staff:
- Luis Rivera, MBA, CAE, Senior Director, State Management Affairs
- Samyuktha Gumidyala, MPH, State Associations Relations Manager II, State Management Affairs
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Special Committees
A special committee is a committee created by the AANA Board of Directors.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Mission: Formed in 2019, this ad hoc committee designs and implements initiatives, educational opportunities, and events that foster cultural sensitivity, diversity, and inclusion for the nurse anesthesia profession.
Recognizing that its members represent all demographics and practice in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered across the United States, AANA desires to integrate diversity and inclusion into the work of its Board, committees, and staff.
FY2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee members:
- Donte Flanagan, DNP, CRNA, MSN, BSN—Chair
- Dawn Bent, DNP, MSN, CRNA
- Nicole Damico, PhD, CRNA, CHSE
- Yuri Dominguez, MS, CRNA, APRN
- John Gianitsis, MSNA, CRNA
- Bijal Patel, CRNA, MSN, BS, BSN, APRN
- Ramona Richardson, BSN, CCRN, RN, CSC (student representative)
Meeting dates:
- Conference calls as needed
- Annual Congress August 2024
AANA staff:
- Marlene McDowell, MA, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead
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Health and Wellness
Health and Wellness
*In FY25 the Health and Wellness Committee will transition into the Wellness Committee. The Wellness Committee is a special committee that assists the Board of Directors regarding matters related to fostering lifelong healthy behaviors and decisions, provider well-being, and the occupational risk of substance use disorder.
Mission: The Health and Wellness Committee is a special committee that assists the Board of Directors in fostering lifelong healthy behavior decisions for AANA members.
FY2024 AANA Health and Wellness Committee members:
- Donna Keeney, DNAP, MS, CRNA, APN—Chair
- Matthew Zinder, MS, CRNA, CH
- Crystal Hunnicutt, DNAP, CRNA
- Hallie Evans, DNP, CRNA, APRN
- Erika Dilawari, RN (student representative)
Meeting dates:
- Conference calls as needed
- Annual Congress August 2024
AANA staff:
- Alyssa Rojo, MSN, RN, Nurse-Research Analyst
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Wellness Committee
Wellness Committee
Mission: The Wellness Committee is a special committee that assists the AANA Board of Directors in fostering lifelong healthy behavior decisions, promoting provider well-being, and decreasing the occupational risk of substance use disorder for AANA members.
FY2025 AANA Wellness Committee members (coming soon)
Meeting dates:
- Conference calls as needed
- Annual Congress August 2024
AANA staff:
- Becky Frese, Professional Practice Specialist
- Alyssa Rojo, MSN, RN, Nurse-Research Analyst
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Elected AANA Committees
These committees address foundational, highly specific aspects of AANA. They include active AANA members elected by the overall membership. Leadership Identification Committee members serve a two-year term, and Bylaws and Resolution Committee members serve a one-year term. Committee chairs are expected to attend specific AANA meetings.
Bylaws and Resolutions Committee
Bylaws and Resolutions Committee
Mission: The Bylaws and Resolutions Committee is an elected, standing committee that reviews proposed amendments to the AANA bylaws, resolutions, and rules and submits them for consideration to AANA members at the Annual Congress and submits emergency resolutions throughout the year as needed.
FY2024 AANA Bylaws and Resolutions Committee members:
- Cora Rabe, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, CPHQ, Chair
- Kristin Bowden, DNAP, MBA, CRNA
- Daniel Hayden, DHA, MSN, CRNA
- Julie Steele, DNP, CRNA
- Jorge A. Valdes, DNP, CRNA, ARNP, FAANA
Meeting dates:
- Conference calls as needed
- Chair attends Mid-year Assembly April 2024
- Annual Congress August 2024
AANA staff:
- Mary Scheuermann, MNA, CNP, CAE, Director of Governance and Board Affairs
- Kelly McCohen, BA, Governance Manager
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Leadership Identification Committee
Leadership Identification Committee
Mission: The Leadership Identification Committee is responsible for the recruiting, slating, and soliciting of AANA Board of Director and elected committee candidates.
FY2024 AANA Leadership Identification Committee members:
- Mark Haffey, MSN, CRNA, APRN, FAANA, Chair
- Shannon Allen, DNAP, CRNA, FAANA
- Myra Branch, DNP, CRNA, APRN
- Pamela Brasher, MS, CRNA, APRN
- Pamela Chambers, DNP, EJD, MSN, CRNA, FAANA, CPPS
- Adrienne Hartgerink, DNP, MSN, CRNA, FAANA, Lt. Col. (Ret)
- Bryan Tune, PhD, DNP, FNP-C, CRNA, FAANA
Meeting dates:
- Conference calls as needed
- Annual Congress August 2024
AANA staff:
- Luis Rivera, MBA, CAE, Senior Director, State Management Affairs
- Jenny Zales, MA, State Associations Relations Manager I, State Management Affairs
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Panels
AANA Journal Editorial Panel
AANA Journal Editorial Panel
Mission: The AANA Journal Editorial Panel is responsible for accepting, reviewing, and editing papers submitted for publication in the AANA Journal. The panel also oversees the Writers Workshop.
(Note: The Journal Editorial Panel is not part of the committee application process.)
AANA Editorial Panel members:
- Ladan Eshkevari—Chair/Journal editor in chief
- Steve Alves, PhD, CRNA, APRN, FNAP, FAAN
- Edwin Aroke, PhD, CRNA
- Shawn Collins, PhD, DNP, CRNA
- Brian Cornelius, DNP, CRNA
- Marianne Cosgrove, PhD, DNAP, CRNA, APRN
- Michael Dosch, PhD, CRNA
- Christian Falyar, DNAP, CRNA
- Derrick Glymph, DNAP, CRNA, USAR
- Charles Griffis, PhD, CRNA
- Linda Hill, DNSc, DNP, CRNA, APRN
- Maribeth Massie, PhD, CRNA
- Lisa Osborne-Smith, PhD, CRNA
- Cormac O’Sullivan, PhD, CRNA, ARNP
- Sarah Zhang, PhD, CRNA
AANA Peer Assistance Panel
AANA Peer Assistance Panel
Mission: The Peer Assistance Panel leads the AANA peer support network of State Peer Advisors nationwide. The network provides education and resources to nurse anesthesiologists and students facing substance use disorder issues.
FY2024 AANA Peer Assistance Panel members:
- Loretta (Ann) Bostic, DNP, MBA, CRNA, APRN, PMNNP-BC—Co-chair
- Jessica Switzman, MSN, CRNA—Co-chair
- Rodrigo (Rigo) Garcia, MBA, MSN, CRNA, APN, FAANA
- John (Jack) Stem, AAS, CDCA, CRNA (ret)
- Leigh Taylor, DNP, MS, CRNA
- Kara Lucenti, RN (student representative)
AANA Staff:
- Becky Frese, Professional Practice Specialist
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Other Committees
CRNA PAC Committee
CRNA PAC Committee
Mission: The CRNA-PAC Committee is a special committee that promotes and facilitates contributions from AANA members and others to support federal policy advocacy.
FY2024 AANA CRNA-PAC Committee members:
- Lisa Maw
- Andrea Roberts—Custodian of Records
- Theodore Ambrose
- Timothy Johnson
- Cheryl Schosky
- Stacy Yancey (BOD member)
- Jennifer Banek (BOD member)
- Edgar Boles
- Jacob Bonnema
- Joseph Xavier Yap (student representative)
Meeting dates:
- Mid-Year Assembly April 2024
- Annual Congress August 2024
- Conference calls as needed
AANA staff:
- Catharine Harris, MPS, AANA Associate Director of Political Affairs
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