Board & Leadership

VANA is led by a board of elected officers and district directors who represent members across the Commonwealth. Their work keeps VANA moving, from legislative advocacy and member programming to the day-to-day operations that keep this organization running.

Officers

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Jessica Ray, DNP, CRNA
President
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Christopher Simons, DNAP, CRNA
President-Elect
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Caruso, DNAP, CRNA
Vice President
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Bridget Wolfe, MSN, CRNA
Treasurer
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Derek Owens, DrAP, CRNA
Immediate Past President

District Directors

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Jonathan Cotton, DHA, CRNA
Director — District 1
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Amene Amanpour, MS, CRNA
Director — District 2
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Jaclyn Miller, DNP, CRNA
Director — Districts 3 & 4
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Adrienne Wass, DNP, CRNA
Director — District 5

Staff

Daniel Whitehead
Executive Director
Connie Rhea
Director of Meetings
Brittany Fugitt
Association Coordinator

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Who We Are

Our mission, history, and what CRNAs do.

Districts

Find your district and its dedicated director.

Contact

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