AANA Foundation Advancing the science of anesthesia through education and research AANA Foundation Board of Trustees and Executive Director Back row left to right: W. Wilson, T. Herzog, J. Jelinek, J. Quintana, M. Masemer, L. Jordan Front row: S. Tunajek, N. Garrett, W. Gillis, C. Reed, D. Vierthaler Not Pictured – C. Griffis, S. May, L. Eshkevari, A. Langan

AANA Foundation Advancing the science of anesthesia through education and research Mission: Advancing the science of anesthesia through education and research. As the philanthropic arm of the AANA, the Foundation raises funds and invests in projects that directly support the AANA Foundation and AANA priorities. Vision: To serve as the leading source for assuring safe anesthesia care through education and research Core Values: Knowledge, Integrity, Excellence, and Stewardship

Since 1981, the Foundation has awarded more than $3.18 million to more than 2,800 individuals 910 scholarships totaling more than $1,345, fellowships totaling $1,082,500 to assist CRNA students pursuing their PhD and DNP degrees 180 research grants to CRNAs totaling more than $673, student research grants totaling $37,000 1,522 poster presentations at AANA annual meetings totaling more than $92,000 Advancing the science of anesthesia through education and research

In FY14, the AANA Foundation: Supported more than 217 CRNAs and students Educated more than 100 CRNAs and students at Foundation-supported workshops Funded 2 new health services research studies focused on CRNA scope of practice Funded and coordinated a malpractice closed-claim study by a team of CRNA researchers Advancing the science of anesthesia through education and research

Current Healthcare Policy Research Areas of Focus: Geographical variation related to costs, delivery of service, and provider distribution Comparative research on competency of healthcare providers performing specific procedures Impact of organizational changes and reimbursements of nurse anesthesia care based on different health reform models Anesthesia quality and safety

Programs Research Grants Student Scholarships “State of the Science” Oral and General Poster Sessions Doctoral and Post-Doctoral Fellowships Research Funding and Workforce Study Workshops Program Administrator’s Outstanding Student Researcher Advancing the science of anesthesia through education and research

Awards John F. Garde Researcher of the Year Advocate of the Year Rita L. LeBlanc Philanthropist of the Year Janice Drake CRNA Humanitarian Award Advancing the science of anesthesia through education and research

AANA Foundation Application Deadlines for FY2015 November 1 Research Grants (General) Fellowships – Doctoral and Post Doctoral Palmer Carrier, CRNA Scholarship December 1 Student Scholarship Donors February 1 John F. Garde Researcher of the Year Award Rita L. LeBlanc Philanthropist of the Year Award Advocate of the Year Award Janice Drake CRNA Humanitarian Award March 1 Dean Hayden Student Research Scholarship Student Scholarship Applications April 1 “State of the Science” – Oral Poster Presentation May 1 Research Grants (General) “State of the Science” – General Poster Presentation June 15 Friends for Life Open Submission Program Administrator's Outstanding Student Researcher Award Office Based Research Grant Veterans Research Grant

Ways to Give Proof is Power Campaign: Dues – Triple Crown Member Mail Online – Telemarketing Other Giving Opportunities: Lorraine Jordan Special Recognition Research Fund Scholarship Sponsorships Tributes and Memorial Gifts Planned Giving Advancing the science of anesthesia through education and research Wilma Gillis, CRNA, BSN, APNP Chair, AANA Foundation

Attend an Event Assembly of School Faculty – New Orleans, LA –February 26-28, 2015 “Fun in the French Quarter” Foundation Fundraiser on February 26 th, from 7-10 pm. Join us for New Orleans' style food, music, open bar, and more. Annual Congress – Salt Lake City, UT –August 29-Sepetember 1, 2015 Advancing the science of anesthesia through education and research

Friends for Life Make a planned gift that will leave a legacy, and join a special group of Foundation supporters. For more info, contact Nat Carmichael at (847) or Advancing the science of anesthesia through education and research

Donor Recognition Annual Giving Gem Levels Diamond$5,000 and greater Ruby $2,500 - $4,999 Emerald $1,000 - $2,499 Sapphire $500 - $999 Amethyst $250 - $499 Topaz $100 - $249 Advancing the science of anesthesia through education and research

Individual Levels Qualifying Range Legacy$250,000 and above Platinum $100,000 - $249,999 Gold$50,000 - $99,999 Silver$25,000 - $49,999 Bronze$10,000 - $24,999 Business Levels Grand Benefactor$1,000,000 and above Benefactor$500,000 - $999,999 Grand Sponsor$250,000 - $499,999 Sponsor$100,000 - $249,999 Supporter$50,000 - $99,999 State Association Levels Summa Cum Laude$1,000,000 and above Presidential Honors$500,000 - $999,999 Trustee Honors$250,000 - $499,999 Magna Cum Laude $100,000 - $249,999 Cum Laude$50,000 - $99,999 Advancing the science of anesthesia through education and research The Gertrude Fife Society Honoring cumulative cash contributions Gertrude Fife The second AANA president, treasurer for 15 years, Journal editor for 12 years, Director of the Lakeside School of Anesthesia and Agatha Hodgins Award winner in 1978.

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AANA Foundation Staff Lorraine M. Jordan, CRNA, PhD, FAAN AANA Foundation Executive Director and AANA Senior Research Director Nat Carmichael, JD, Assistant Director Luanne Irvin, MS, Development Officer Bonnie Lowth, BA, Administrative Assistant Advancing the science of anesthesia through education and research Contact: or (847)

Testimonial “The Foundation has been instrumental in supporting my research activities since I began conducting research while working on my doctoral dissertation. At every phase of my research, from novice to experience, the Foundation has provided funding confirming its commitment to advancing the science of nurse anesthesia.” Ladan Eshkevari, CRNA, PhD, LAc John F. Garde Researcher of the Year 2014 Award Recipient

Testimonial “ I support the Foundation because I feel that it is very important that we as a profession support our researchers. While our practice is grounded in both art and science, it makes its current strides through research. It is crucial that CRNA driven and produced research is performed on a continual basis and that it is published in the public domain.” Michael Neft, DNP, MHA, CRNA Donor

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