Education: Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, 2017; Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, 2009.
Member of AANA: Since 2007.
State Association Offices: President, South Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists (SCANA), 2024-25; President-elect, 2023-24; President, 2023-24; Secretary, 2021-22; Trustee, 2019-21
State Association Committees: Government Relations Committee Co-Chair, SCANA, 2025-present.
Other Leadership Activities: Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (FAANA) 2025-present.
Current Employment: University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Assistant Professor, 2023-present.
Has contributed to the AANA Foundation and CRNA-PAC within the past two years.
Personal Statement I am excited to apply for the Bylaws and Resolutions Committee of the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology. My various leadership experiences, commitment to the nurse anesthesiology profession, and proven record of collaborative leadership position me to contribute immediately and effectively.
Over the last several years, I have served the South Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthesiology in multiple capacities to include president (twice), president-elect (twice), secretary, and trustee. Due to my commitment to removing barriers to practice for CRNAs, I currently serve as co-chair of the Government Relations Committee (GRC). These roles have given me hands-on experience with policy development, the legislative process, and state-level governance. These roles allow me to apply real experience to assist with the development and implementation of bylaws to address the needs of our members and organization. As secretary, I ensured accuracy and clarity in meeting minutes and documentation. As president and trustee, I led discussions that required careful alignment with governed according to our state’s bylaws.
I bring strong skills in bylaw review and revision (having assisted with bylaw amendments multiple times in South Carolina), meticulous attention to detail, a structured approach to legal and procedural language, and the ability to balance tradition with necessary modernization. I communicate clearly and fairly to make sure that we are meeting the needs of CRNAs in our state while preserving the integrity of governing rules.
I am committed to upholding AANA’s mission and ensuring bylaws support effective, ethical governance and member engagement. If selected, I will apply my institutional knowledge, governance training, and collaborative approach to help the committee produce clear, practical, and future-ready bylaws that serve members and leadership alike.
Thank you for considering my application.