2024-25 Committee Members
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Laura Molina, DNP, CRNA (President) Chair
Ryan Shores, DNP, CRNA, APRN (President-Elect)
Tatyana LaTorres,, DNP, CRNA (Vice President)
Jena Hill, DNP, CRNA, APRN (Secretary/Treasurer)
Karla Maldonado, DrAP, CRNA, APRN, FAANA (Immediate Past President)
COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Gregory Buck, CRNA, Co-Chair
Adrian Perez, CRNA, Co-Chair
DIVERSITY, EQUITY and INCLUSION COMMITTEE
Sabrina Nelson-Winters, DNP, CRNA, Chair
Jena Hill, DNP, CRNA, Co-Chair
FARRNA CRNA Liaison
Ryan Shores, DNP, CRNA, Co-Chair
Lindsey Bell, MSN, BSN, APRN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC, Co-Chair
GOVERNMENT/COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Tatyana LaTorres,, DNP, CRNA, Co-Chair
David Pawlikowski, CRNA, Co-Chair
PACNA - Tatyana LaTorres, DNP, CRNA, Chair,
Coalition ANP Liaison - Lisa Lauro, Debra Diaz (back up)
Federal Political Director - Chad Bass
State Reimbursement Specialist - Adam Boyd
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Karla Maldonado, DrAP, CRNA, APRN, FAANA, Co-Chair
John McDonough, EdD, CRNA, APRN, Co-Chair
MEMBER SERVICES COMMITTEE
Mayte Diaz, DNP, CRNA, APRN, Co-Chair
Eleanor Rawson, DNP, CRNA, CHSE, Co-Chair
Debra Diaz, DNP, CRNA - State Peer Advisor
PATIENT SAFETY Ad Hoc COMMITTEE
Jena Hill, DNP, CRNA, APRN, Co-Chair
Gerard Hogan, DNSc, CRNA, APRN, FAANA, Co-Chair
PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Michelle Canale, DNP, CRNA, APRN, FAANA, Co-Chair
Cindi Dabney, PhD, CRNA, APRN, Co-Chair
RESEARCH
Yasmine Campbell, DNP, CRNA, APRN, Co-Chair
Ann Miller, DNP, CRNA, APRN, Co-Chair
Kenneth Wofford, PhD, CRNA, DiMM, FAWM, Co-Chair
QUIN COUNCIL
Tammie Hyde, CRNA
AANA FOUNDATION ADVOCATE
Seeta Spence Banfield, DNP, CRNA
REGION 7 DIRECTOR
Erik Rauch, DNP, MBA, CRNA, NSPM-C
HISTORIANS
Patrick Joyce, CRNA
Laura Molina, DNP, CRNA
FANA Committee Descriptions
Executive Committee
The committee shall be composed of FANA’s elected officers (the President, Vice President, President-Elect, and Secretary-Treasurer). The Immediate Past President and Association Manager shall serve on the Executive Committee as ex-officio, non-voting members. The primary focus of the Executive Committee is the corporate business of the Association. Corporate business includes an annual review of contracts for value received and quality of service, making recommendations to the Board of Directors if a change is recommended.
Communications Committee
The committee shall execute appropriate communications to the membership through the web page, social media and other modes as needed. They develop materials intended to educate other health care professionals about CRNAs and conduct public relations campaigns of FANA.
Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Committee
The DEI Committee is responsible for incorporating the tenets of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into every aspect of FANA structures and functions. Specifically, the committee monitors and reports to the Board on the current state of DEI within the FANA organization. DEI Co-Chairs work with the other FANA committees to ensure that DEI is incorporated into the structure of all committees with the goal that DEI becomes the natural culture of the organization. This includes hosting at least three activities per year at FANA meetings and other events. In addition, the committee provides a clear means of anonymous communication for members to voice concerns and make suggestions related to matters of DEI within the FANA culture.
Leadership Development & Nominating Committee
The committee shall identify and involve emerging leaders into the work of FANA. It is accountable to encourage and engage active volunteer involvement as committee members or micro-volunteers, particularly from CRNAs who have not been involved in the work of FANA. Additionally, in preparation for annual elections, the committee shall prepare and present a slate of qualified and vetted candidates for election who have the capacity and readiness to serve. This committee is chaired by the Immediate Past President.
Member Services Committee
This committee shall work to connect members with FANA through social activities and personal contact, optimize member engagement with FANA, and be responsible for member surveys to determine member satisfaction. This committee shall also be responsible for engaging with non-members and encouraging membership.
Program Committee
The committee is responsible for the preparation of programs for the two state meetings and online education offerings, subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. The committee shall incorporate sessions on well-being and, in consultation with the FANA Business Manager, shall select meeting sites.
Government/Community Relations Committee
The committee shall work under the direction of the Board of Directors and in consultation with AANA Government Relations staff and the FANA lobbyist in matters pertaining to the specialty practice of nurse anesthesia. The Committee focus is on building the infrastructure for legislative success, participating in FANA’s legislative strategy, and planning CRNA Lobby Day at the Capitol.
