VANA leadership elections are in full swing! Ballots opened on August 5 at 2:00 pm ET and will be available for voting until September 2 at midnight. As always, VANA strongly encourages all current members in good standing to participate in the annual leadership election process.
The secure voting method, administered by third party eBallot, is a great way to get engaged, stay informed and be a key part of the continued evolution of VANA as the trusted voice of certified registered nurse anesthesiologists in the Commonwealth.
Additional candidate information is available on your ballot. Remember: your vote, your voice! Check out the full slate of 2026 leadership election candidates below:
President-Elect – 1-year term (10/1/26 – 9/30/27)
Jen McPherson, DNP, MSN, MSHA, CRNA
Please note this position immediately succeeds to the role of president following the president-elect’s year of service, making it a two-year commitment that spans two roles: president-elect and president.
Vice President – 1-year term (10/1/26 – 9/30/27)
Caruso, CRNA (incumbent)
District 1 Director – 2-year term (10/1/26 – 9/30/28)
Sarah Forsythe, DNP, CRNA
District 5 Director – 2-year term (10/1/26 – 9/30/28)
Adrienne Wass, DNP, CRNA (incumbent)