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Sun N Fun, held every spring in Scottsdale, is already one of Arizona's largest educational and networking opportunities.
Education Committee
The Education Committee's vision is to make AZANA the #1 choice of CRNAs for continuing education and conferences.
The Education Committee designs educational programs for the Sun N Fun annual spring conference and additional educational experiences throughout the year. The Ed Comm partners with Association Meeting Planners to manage the spring conference.
Current Members:
Melissa Ranalli (Chair), Scott Imus, Lee Ranalli, Deanna Villalino, Angela Burgess, Janey Vaughn, Chris Herring, Dorian Tate and Hailey Simpson
Former President Ali Baghai, speaking to the media prior to AZANA's legislative effort in 2016.
Public and Member Relations Committee
Known as the PR Committee, the Public and Member Relations Committee is responsible for communication between the AZANA and our members. Traditionally this committee handles newsletters, website management, social media engagement, and business development.
Current Members:
Marissa Mulder (Chair), Diana Lugo (President), Blaire Ferguson, Maria Earl, Jaz Kohli, and Shreja Tahiliani.
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2016-17 President Joseph Rodriguez, testifying before the Senate Health Committee on what would be the first successful update to CRNA scope of practice in nearly 100 years.
Government Relations Committee
Arguably nothing affects CRNA practice opportunities more than policy at the state and facility level. The GRC focuses on grassroots relationships with decision makers who make decisions with a direct impact on CRNA scope of practice.
The GRC Partners with Axiom Public Affairs.
Current Members:
Kelly Larsen (Chair), Diana Lugo (President), Kristie Hoch (FPD FY22), Ali Baghai (SRD), Jacob Smith, Mathius Rupp, Ann Marie Dike, Chad Peterson, Shaun Ferrie, Beth Prall, Randy Quinn, Amos Wilkinson, Rodney Moffett, Crystal Clark, Justin McBride, Joe Rodriguez, Mike MacKinnon, Dorian Tate, Sandra Keddy, Kendra Elliott, Niko Kozul, Caylin Geren and Betsy MacDonald, Spencer Wotring, John Nichols, Jaz Kohli
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CRNAs of Arizona Political Action Committee
The CRNAs of AZ PAC is a legally separate organization that supports policymakers who understand and support CRNAs. They function to raise funds and disburse funds to policymakers. The importance of this committee cannot be underestimated.
CRNAs of AZ PAC has been immenesely successful and is in the top-10 of PACs in Arizona, outraising oranizations many times the size of the AZANA.
Current Members:
Deanna Villalino (Chair), Diana Lugo (President), Jon Bingham (GRC Chair), Kelly Larsen, Sarah Martin, Joseph Bailon, Christopher Rourke and Megan Sweeney (Treasurer)
Bylaws Committee
Bylaws are like constitution of the organization, and the bylaws committee reviews bylaws, rules, and needed amendments.
Current Members:
Diana Lugo (Chair), Blaire Ferguson, Lee Ranalli, Kristie Hoch, Jaz Kohli
DEI Committee
Current Members:
Maria Earl (Chair), Phillip Witte, Reg Elam, Kelly Kaufman, Sanaa Mohammad, Megan Sweeney, Linda Parone and Lee Reeves - Burton
Appointed Positions
Federal Political Director
The Federal Political Director (FPD) focuses on building government relations with federal legislators and coordinates closely with the GRC.
APRN Coalition Liaison
The APRN Coalition Liaison attends monthly meetings with APRN leaders from across the state, where our activities are coordianted.
Student Representatives
CRNA programs each send a student representative to learn and participate in leadership activities.
State Reimbursement Speclialist
The State Reimbursement Specialist focuses on ensuring proper reimbursement for CRNA services.