April 9, 2025 AANA to Induct New CRNA Leaders at Annual Congress in August Rosemont, Ill. – The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) announced that it has selected 40 new distinguished leaders in the nurse anesthesiology profession as candidates to be inducted into the 2025 Class of Fellows. The inductees, who will be recognized for their significant contributions to the profession, will be honored at the AANA Annual Congress on Aug. 9-13 in Nashville, Tenn. With this class, nearly 260 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, will hold the distinction of being Fellows. “The 2025 Class of AANA Fellows candidates exemplify the highest standards of excellence, leadership, and service in nurse anesthesiology,” said Keith Macksoud, MA, CRNA, USAR(ret), FAANA, Fellows Selection Committee Chair. “These individuals have each made significant, lasting contributions to the profession and embody the values that the FAANA designation represents. It is an honor to recognize their dedication and achievements, which continue to elevate the impact of CRNAs across healthcare and beyond.” In addition to championing health and wellness for the profession and their patients, AANA Fellows are experts in policy, research, administration, practice, and academia. Through a competitive and rigorous application process, the Fellows Selection Committee meticulously reviewed applications to select the 2025 Class of Fellows. Each Fellow has at least 10 years of professional experience as a practitioner of nurse anesthesiology, educator, facility leader, or business leader. In addition, they have demonstrated outstanding achievements in nurse anesthesiology 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 the profession. As advanced practice registered nurses, CRNAs have critical care experience and practice in every setting 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 http://www.aana.com/membership/faana. 2025 AANA Fellows Inductee Candidates Nelson Aquino, DNP, MS, CRNA Craig S. Atkins, BSNA, MSNA, DNP, CRNA Dawn AuBuchon, DNAP, CRNA Jennifer E. Badeaux, DNP, CRNA Thomas Baribeault, DNP, CRNA Carrie Bowman Dalley, MS, PhD, CRNA Pamela Brasher, DNP, CRNA, APRN Shannon Broxton, DNP, CRNA Yasmine Campbell, DNP, CRNA, APRN, CNE, CHSE Roseann Cannon-Diehl, PhD, DNP, CRNA, CHSE-A Bijal Chaturvedi, DNP, CRNA, APRN, GHLC Luc Corriveau, DNP, MBA, MS, APRN, CRNA Susan Emery, PhD, CRNA Hallie J.D. Evans, DNP, CRNA, APRN, CNE Donna J Fiaschetti, DNAP, CRNA, APRN Emily Funk, DNP, CRNA Brooks Goettle, DNAP, CRNA Reed Halterman, DNP, CRNA Dianna M. Heikkila, PhD, CRNA Nicolette Hooge, DNP, MBA, CRNA Marcia Iszard, DNAP, MSNA, BSN Lisa Lucas, DNP, CRNA Jacqueline Mainwaring, PhD, DNP, MS, CRNA, CNE John Maye, PhD, CRNA Dennis McKenna, DNAP, MHS, APRN, CRNA Elena Meadows, DNP, CRNA, CHSE Erica Moore, DNP, CRNA Brett Morgan, DNP, CRNA, FAAN Krista Niedermeier, DNP, CRNA, NE-BC Jennifer Patrick, DNP, MSN, CRNA, APRN, CNE Eleanor Rawson, DNP, CRNA, CHSE Andrea Roberts, DNAP, CRNA Leigh Taylor, DNP, MS, CRNA, APRN Rhea Temmermand, PhDc, MSN, CRNA Kathleen Thibeault, MSN, CRNA Kesha Thurston, DNP, MSHQS, CRNA Elizabeth Wilkes, DNAP, MNA, CRNA, CHSE Jennifer Wiseman, DNP, APRN, CRNA Stephanie Woodruff, DNP, CRNA, CHSE Amy Yerdon, DNP, MNA, CRNA, CNE, CHSE TAGS: #Press release Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Share Print