 Committees
Volunteering your time to serve on a NYSANA committee offers members a chance to get to know other CRNAs and to further the profession in New York State. You can also earn 5 credits of Class B CE credit for each year of your service on a committee! NYSANA can not exist without the dedication of its member volunteers. Joining a committee is a great way to get involved!
There are many open positions so please reach out to get involved. Most positions include virtual meetings or work can be conducted over email. Read on for open positions and email us with your interest!
NYSANA COMMITEES LIST
AWARDS COMMITTEE
Responsible for soliciting scholarly papers from New York State SRNAs and selecting the winners of the Kathleen O'Donnell Excellence in Leadership and the Goldie Brangman Awards.
Chairperson: David Monahan
Board Advisor: Kara Hedman
BYLAWS COMMITTEE
Accepts proposed amendment changes to NYSANA Bylaws, Standing Rules, and Administrative Manual.
Chairperson: Jennifer Carroll
Board Advisor: Mark Blazey
EDUCATIONAL DISTRICTS
Chairperson: Open
Board Advisor: Rachel Dubay
GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Monitors legislative and government policy in all matters affecting healthcare, and follows legislative activity in New York State relevant to the practice of nurse anesthesia.
Chairperson: Amy Harbeck
Board Advisor: Sean McGarry
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Responsible for investigating expenses (past, present, and future) and determining the basic yearly budget requirements.
Chairperson: Open
Board Advisor: Michael Cogan
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Responsible for preparing ballots for the membership comprised of eligible individuals who, by capability and intent, are qualified to serve NYSANA.
Chairperson: Giovanna Mahar
Board Advisor: Kara Hedman
PEER ASSISTANCE & WELLNESS COMMITTEE
Assists CRNAs in safeguarding the quality of patient care; serves as a resource to NYSANA members by providing names of treatment centers or programs.
Chairperson: Open
Board Advisor: Christina Congdon
POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
The Political Action Committee helps build strong working relationships with elected officials, increases our level of political involvement, and helps ensure we are heard at crucial moments in debates impacting our industry.
Chairperson: Stephanie Grolemund
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE COMMITTEE
Monitors current CRNA practice through the development and implementation of a survey at least once every five years. Monitors and communicates national CRNA practice issues to the Board and membership.
Chairperson: Cheryl Spulecki
Board Advisor: Mark Blazey
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
Responsible for organizing and overseeing two State Educational Meetings a year. This includes recruiting speakers and sponsors for each meeting in addition to selecting meeting places and organizing special events.
Chairperson: Rachel Dubay with Michael Greco
Board Advisor: Christina Congdon
PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Works with contracted public relations company in media relations, marketing, advertising, communications, social media, and event management. Encourages participation at career days, state fairs, etc. to educate the public about nurse anesthesia, and coordinates with AANA Public Relations and staff.
Chair: Michael Thamsen
Board Advisor: Elyse Gallo
STUDENT LIAISON COMMITTEE
Promotes awareness of NYSANA to SRNA's currently enrolled in a New York State Nurse Anesthesia Program. Encourages involvement and participation with NYSANA by attending meetings and serving on committees. Identifies student reps from each program, encourages student CRNA Week projects, poster presentations, and Goldie Brangman Award submissions
Committee Chair: Joe Gnolfo
Board Advisor: Michael Cogan
AANA PROGRAMS
State Reimbursement Specialist (SRS) Program
Chairperson: Lori A. Baker
Federal Political Director (FPD) Program
The designated state contact for federal political issues. Serves as a liaison between CRNAs in the state and the AANA Federal Government Affairs Division. Meets with congressional and senatorial candidates to brief them on AANA issues. Attends Mid-Year Assembly and arranges lobby appointments for all federal districts of NYS.
Chairperson: Brett Young (2nd chair needed)
Board Advisor: Sean McGarry
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