Board of Directors

The NCANA Board of Directors consists of 9 active members (CRNAs) including 5 NCANA officers (president, president elect, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer) and 4 district directors. The officers comprise the NCANA Executive Committee.

The Board of Directors also includes 3 student registered nurse anesthetists (SRNAs). These associate members serve as non-voting student representatives and are appointed by the Board on a rotating basis.

Learn more about the Board of Directors and Executive Committee in the NCANA Bylaws.

**Call for Nominations**

We invite you to nominate yourself or someone you know to participate in NCANA’s leadership! 
 
We are looking for individuals who have a strong commitment to our profession, possess leadership skills, and are eager to make a positive impact. If you or someone you know fits the bill, please contact us today!
 
The following positions are available for 2025-2026:

  • President-Elect (1 year term)
  • Vice President (1 year term)
  • Secretary (1 year term)
  • District 1 Director (2 year term)
  • District 3 Director (2 year term)
  • Nominating Committee Districts 1-4 (1 year term)

How to nominate yourself or someone else:

  • You or your nominee must have an active membership with  NCANA
  • Complete this form
  • Please submit by July 2, 2025

Let's work together to promote and support CRNAs today and in the future! 

 


Megan Conner, PhD, CRNA

President 
Elena N. Meadows, DNP, CRNA
Immediate Past President  


Ian Hewer, PhD, CRNA
President-Elect 

Jimmy Hicks, MSN, CRNA
Vice President
Bill Cobb, CRNA 
Secretary
Kendra Hetrick, MSN, CRNA
Treasurer
     

Kasey Morgan, MS, CRNA 
District 1 Director
Stacey L. Schlesinger, DNP, MBA, CRNA
District 2 Director		  
Aimee Finnie, CRNA
District 3 Director
     

Cara Harrison, MSN, CRNA 
District 4 Director
Coltin Greer, SRNA
Student Representative
Program: Wake Forest University
Reagen Godette, SRNA
Student Representative
Program: Western Carolina University 
 
Joseph Schwind, BSN, RN, SRNA
Student Representative
Program: Duke University		    

 

Committees  

Committee Descriptions

AANA Foundation
Director:  

Education & Research
Chair: Zachary Smith
Committee Members: Ian Hewer, Sandra Pena, Derrick Glymph, Cassie Dozer, Stacey Schlesinger, Luci New, Renee Levine
Student members (LEAD Scholarship)- Rachel Civale (Duke University) & Corrine Hauck (Wake Forest University) 

Federal Political Directors
Co-Chair: Jessica Szydlowski and Stephanie Brogdon

Government Relations
Government Relations Director: Kimberly Gordon
Chair: Linda Stone
Committee Members: Tiffany Lin, Jessica Szydlowski, Kasey Morgan, Forrest Dunnahoo, Elena Meadows, Bill Wade, Johanna Newman 

Public Relations
Chair: Chrissy Kress
Committee Members: Kate Jones, Ali Papi

Program
Co-Chairs - Chris Simmons and Kendra Hetrick
Committee Member: Kasey Morgan

Political Action 
Committee Members: Bob Whitehurst, Kimberly Gordon, Alex Munsey 

DEI
Co-Chairs: Tatum Mealing, Heath Lambert
Committee Members: Kris Privette, Alex Prescott, Wakiya Berry, Sharzaud Karimi, Mumta Chambers, Mollie Meyers, Madsion Olson, Chrissy Kress, Kelly Ternes, Emily Sprenger

Bylaws
Chair - Bob Matthews 

History
Chair - Cathy Briggs 

Nominating
Board Nominated Member - Trish Tuttle
District 1 - Kristal Barbee
District 2 - Grace Simpson
District 3 - Christine Detwiler
District 4 - Robert Dickinson

Peer Assistance & Wellness
State Directors - Linda Stone and Luci New
Committee Members: Becky Cranford, Bowen Griffith, Sarah Browning, Nicholas Glover, Thomas Winn

State Reimbursement Specialist
Bob Matthews 

LEAD Scholarship Director
Deb Flaherty 

Want to get involved?
If you want to get involved and join an NCANA committee, please reach out to the NCANA office ([email protected]).