AANA Committees
The 2025-2026 Committee Application window is now open.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to get involved by applying to serve on a committee. Devoted and skilled volunteers like you are crucial in influencing the future of the organization, and AANA greatly depends on your valuable input to thrive and cater to its expanding members. Apply today!
The deadline to complete the application is Monday, September 23, 2024.
For additional details on committee member responsibilities or any questions on the application process, contact Melissa Villegas at melissa@aana.org.
Click "View Committee Roster" to display the 2024-2025 committee members.
Click "Committee Charges (PDF)" to display the committee's charges and responsibilities.
Council on Education
Education Committee
Committee Chair: William J. Ciccone II, M.D., FAANA
Staff Liaison: Kim Santaniello
Fellowship Committee
Committee Chair: Seth L. Sherman, M.D.
Staff Liaison: Lynnsey M. Ruiz, M.S.
International Committee
Committee Chair: Mark R. Hutchinson, M.D., FAANA
Staff Liaison: Laura Downes, CAE
Research Committee
Committee Chair: Jonathan F. Dickens, M.D., L.T.C., M.C.
Staff Liaison: Nick Sautter, M.S.
Surgical Skills Committee
Committee Chair: Scott Joshua Szabo, M.D.
Staff Liaison: Alex Andryk
Council on Governance
Bylaws Committee
Committee Chair: John J. Christoforetti, M.D.
Staff Liaison: Laura Downes, CAE and Melissa Villegas
Committee on Committees
Committee Chair: John D. Kelly IV, M.D., FAANA
Staff Liaison: Laura Downes, CAE and Melissa Villegas
AANA/EF Development Committee
Committee Chair: Paul E. Caldwell, M.D., FAANA
Staff Liaison: Terri Bruce, CFRE
Emerging Leaders
Committee Chair: Jeanne Cameron Patzkowski, M.D.
Staff Liaison: Matt McNutt
Finance Committee
Committee Chair: Jason L. Dragoo, M.D., FAANA
Staff Liaison: Dennis Siena
Membership Committee
Committee Chair: Christopher Pokabla, M.D.
Staff Liaison: Lynnsey M. Ruiz, M.S.
Council on Communications
Communications and Technology Committee
Committee Chair: Clayton William Nuelle, M.D., FAANA
Staff Liaison: Christine Nogal, M.B.A., CAE
Council on Government Affairs
Advocacy Committee
Committee Chair: Patrick Wakefield Joyner, M.D., M.S.
Staff Liaison: Nick Sautter, M.S.