AANA Diversity and Inclusion
The AANA Board of Directors is proud of the implementation of the AANA Diversity & Inclusion Task Force to engage with nurse anesthetists and external experts by developing the strategic framework to integrate cultural sensitivity, diversity, inclusion, and equity within our profession. This represents AANA's core values of quality, professionalism, service, collaboration, and diversity and inclusion.
I AM ME Campaign
April is Celebrate Diversity Month, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) is observing this month with the “I AM ME” campaign. AANA Diversity and Inclusion Committee Chair Jorge Valdes, pictured at left, has graciously agreed to be our first example.
Diversity and Inclusion Task Force
- Jorge Valdes, DNP, CRNA, ARNP - Chair
- John Bing, BSN, CRNA
- Jose Castillo III, PhD, MS, CRNA, ARNP
- Virginia Ferrara, BSN, RN, CCRN - Student Representative
- Jessica Jacobson, MSN, CRNA, APRN
- Tito Tubog, DNAP, CRNA
- Jerrol Wallace, DNP, CRNA, APRN
AANA Staff
- Marlene R. McDowell, MA Assistant Director, Public Relations
Email: diversity@aana.com
