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The Minnesota Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA) is an active, member-driven association that relies on participation from members. Participation in a MANA committee offers a great opportunity for networking and professional growth. Maximize your investment by joining a MANA committee!

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APRN Coalition

• Leah Gordon, Secretary
• Ericka Karas

Bylaws Committee

The Bylaws Committee shall:

1. Receive proposed amendments and present them to the Board of Directors and to the membership for consideration.
2. Ensure the AANA Bylaws Committee is provided with a current copy of the MANA Bylaws on an annual basis

• Jackie Klinkner

Communications Committee

• Becca Sample, Chair
• Kristi Bagel
• Kevin Cardinal, President
• Carmen Drentlaw
• Megan Kakela
• Kelsey Nelsen
• Sean Sanford

The Communications Committee is responsible for the oversight of all marketing, communications, social media, and public relations activities both within the association and externally. Communications committee partners with other MANA committees as needed to produce advertising content, and is the primary source of CRNA week coordination annually.

DEI Committee

• Megan Kakela, Chair
• Liz Alston
• Kevin Cardinal, President
• Martin Chow
• Jessica Haider
• Hillary Harrison
• Amin Jama

Diversity is a recognition of how we are different.

Equity is a recognition that individuals have different needs.

Inclusion allows everyone to be recognized.

DEI initiatives allow us to embrace the unique experiences of every CRNA in MANA. This will create an association that is best positioned to support its members. When we understand and embrace our differences, we can build a stronger association.

MANA is committed to supporting and advancing DEI throughout the nurse anesthesia profession in MN. If this topic interests you, please consider joining the MANA DEI committee!

Federal Political Director

• Kevin Cardinal, FPD Director

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee shall:

1.  Be responsible for preparing a budget to be approved by the Board of Directors.
2.  Be responsible for oversight of financial management of the Association

• Lucas Kalina, Chair
• Kevin Cardinal, President
• Robyn Finney
• Hillary Harrison
• Frank Michael 
• Michael Schumacher

Government Relations Committee

• Seth Mogler, Chair
• Kevin Cardinal, President
• Gloria Dullinger-Brown
• Caitlyn Goodell
• Joseph Keane
• Lucas Kalina
• Joe Sellwood
• Jon Wohlhuter 
• Kathy Ziebarth

The government relations committee monitors state legislation and regulations that impact the nurse anesthesia profession. We build bipartisan relationships with legislators, the governors office, Board of Nursing, and external organizations. Our goal is to maintain Minnesota as a desirable state for CRNAs to practice and our patients have access to quality, affordable anesthesia care.

Health & Wellness Committee

• Frank Michael, Chair
• Ellie Brandt
• Kevin Cardinal, President
• Luke Davis
• Sabrina DeBlaere
• Colleen Fagen
• Ashley Farmer
• Joseph Keane
• Frank Michael, Chair 
• Alex Milow
• Wendy Sandelin 
• Kelly Simon
• Casey Slowiak

The Health and Wellness Committee is dedicated to planning activities that enhance the well-being of our members. Our goal is to create events that promote fellowship among SRNAs and CRNAs while introducing new activities that inspire a healthy lifestyle. We aim to foster connections and encourage members to explore new ways to improve their health and mental wellness.

Leadership Identification Committee 

1. Serve as the Nominating Committee
2. Support leadership development and succession planning
   • Beth Quaas, Chair
   • Kevin Cardinal, President
   • Emily Glynn
   • Heather Klein
   • Andrea Roberts
   • Jenna Steege

Membership Engagement Committee

• Jackie Klinkner, Chair
• Kevin Cardinal, President
• Megan Dobberstein
• Carmen Drentlaw
• Jackie Klinkner
• Frank Michael
• Beth Quaas
• Andrea Roberts
• Eric Steuck

Promotes member recruitment, retention, and engagement primarily through MANA Meetups, social engagements, and DEI initiatives.

Professional Development Committee

• Jackie Klinkner, Chair
• Erica Bauhs
• Kevin Cardinal, President
• Sabrina DeBlaere
• Gloria Dullinger-Brown
• Robyn Finney
• Heather Klein
• Beth Quaas
• Jenna Steege
• Sarah Voogd Seng

Supports current standards of nurse anesthesia by promoting continuing education for MANA members and assisting them in meeting the requirements for recertification. The main responsibility of this committee is to plan evaluate feedback from the membership and plan the fall meeting.