AANA to Induct 51 CRNA Leaders at its Annual Congress in August
PARK RIDGE, Ill. (AANA) — The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) recently announced that it has selected 51 distinguished leaders in the profession of nurse anesthesiology as candidates to be inducted into the 2022 Class of Fellows. The inductees will be recognized for their significant contributions to the profession at the AANA’s Annual Congress, taking place on Aug. 12-16 in Chicago.
“With great pride and admiration, I congratulate our second class of AANA Fellows candidates on this honor. Earning the Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FAANA) designation is a major career achievement that reflects years of dedication and a commitment to pursuing excellence in every endeavor,” said Wilma Gillis, BSN, CRNA, APNP, Fellows Selection Committee Chair. “This is a proud moment for AANA and the AANA Foundation as well as each Fellow and the profession of nurse anesthesia.”
With these candidates, more than 115 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), who are experts in policy, research, administration, practice, and academia as well as champions of health and wellness will have the distinction of Fellows of the AANA.
Through a competitive, rigorous application process, the Fellows Selection Committee meticulously reviewed applications to select the 2022 class of Fellows. Each Fellow has at least 10 years of professional experience as a practitioner of nurse anesthesia, educator, facility leader, or business leader. In addition, they have demonstrated outstanding achievements in nurse anesthesia and leadership that command respect and recognition from other leaders in the profession. Their impactful contributions demonstrate professional and personal growth through the use of innovative, creative solutions within and outside of the profession.
As advanced practice nurses, CRNAs have critical care experience and practice in every setting in which anesthesia is delivered. CRNAs are the primary providers of anesthesia care in rural and underserved areas and on the battlefield in forward surgical teams.
To learn more about AANA and its Fellows, visit Fellows of the AANA.
2022 AANA Fellows Candidates
- Dwayne Accardo, DNP, CRNA, APRN
- Lori R. Anderson, DNP, CRNA, APRN
- Edwin N. Aroke, PhD, MSN, CRNA, FAAN
- Laura S. Bonanno, DNP, PhD, CRNA
- Courtney Anne Brown, PhD, CRNA, CHSE
- Kevin C. Buettner, PhD, CRNA
- Cherie A. Burke, PhD (c), DNP,CRNA, APRN
- Vicki Callan, PhD, CRNA, CHSE
- Michelle L. Canale, DNP, CRNA, APRN
- Ronald R. Castaldo, PhD, MBA, MS, CRNA, CCRN, APRN
- Pamela J. Chambers, DNP, EJD, MSN, CRNA, APRN
- Desiree L. Chappell, MSNA, CRNA
- Margaret (Peggy) A. Contrera, DNP, CRNA, APRN
- Thomas Corey Davis, PhD, CRNA
- Debra J. Diaz, DNP, CRNA, APRN, CDR, USN(ret)
- Christian R. Falyar, DNAP, CRNA
- Donte A. Flanagan, DNP, CRNA
- Mark H. Gabot, DNP(c), MSN, CRNA
- Robert J. Gauvin, DNP, MS, CRNA
- Sarah E. Giron, PhD, CRNA
- Michael Greco, DNP, PhD, CRNA, CRN, ARNP
- Mark J. Haffey, MSN, CRNA, APRN
- Adrienne G. Hartgerink, DNP, MSN, CRNA
- Randolf R. Harvey, BS, CRNA, APRN, RRT
- Kristin Henderson, DNAP, CRNA, CHSE, CPT, USAR
- Linda T. Hill, DNP, DNSc, CRNA
- Gerard T. Hogan, DNSc., CRNA, PMHNP-BC
- William O. Howie, DNP, MS, BSN, CRNA, CCRN
- Peter J. Kallio, DNP, MSN, CRNA, APNP
- Michael T. Kost, DNP, CRNA, FAAN, CHSE
- Rebecca M. Lee, DNP, CRNA
- Phil B. Mangahas, DNP, MS, CRNA
- Nina E. McLain, PhD, CRNA
- Susan Parry McMullan, PhD, MSN, CRNA, CNE, CHSE
- Angela M. Milosh, DNP, CRNA
- Nancy A. Moriber, PhD, MS, CRNA, APRN
- Susan M. Newell, DNP, CRNA
- Cheryl L. Nimmo, DNP, MSHSA, CRNA
- Cormac T. O’Sullivan, PhD, MSN, CRNA, ARNP
- Paul Packard, NEA-BC, DNAP, MSNA, CRNA
- Kathleen A. Piotrowski, DNP, MSN, CRNA
- Barbara Jeanie Skibiski, DNAP, MHA, BSN, CRNA, CPPS
- Lois E. Stewart, PhD, MSNA, BSN, CRNA
- Lisa J. Thiemann, PhD, CRNA, APRN, APNP, FNAP
- Larry A. Todd, DNP, MSN, CRNA, APRN, CHSE, Lt Col, USAF, NC (ret)
- Bryan W. Tune, DNP, PhD, FNP, CRNA
- Jorge A. Valdes, DNP, CRNA, APRN
- Brenda A. Wands, PhD, MBA, CRNA, CHSE
- Robyn C. Ward, PhD, CRNA, USN(ret)
- George “Sandy” Weathers, MNA, CRNA
- Bette M. Wildgust, MS, MSN, CRNA