Thanksgiving Special with New AANA Foundation CEO John Yauger

This Thanksgiving, Beyond the Mask celebrates gratitude, giving, and the CRNAs who make a difference every day.

Joining us for this special episode is John Yauger, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, the new CEO of the AANA Foundation, to discuss how the Foundation is shaping the future of nurse anesthesia through research, scholarships, and community support. It’s an opportunity to shine a light on one of the cornerstones of our profession and reflect on everything they’re doing to continue helping push the anesthesia profession forward.

Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:

🦃 Thanksgiving Reflections: Gratitude for the CRNA community and the power of giving back.

💉 Meet John Yauger: The new CEO of the AANA Foundation shares his journey from combat CRNA to servant leader.

🏛️ The Foundation’s Three Pillars: Philanthropy, research, and scholarly development explained.

🤝 The CRNA Connection: How donations directly fund scholarships, research, and professional growth.

🧱 Building Legacy: Inside the Friends for Life program and lasting ways to give.

 

Learn more about the AANA Executive Team: https://www.aana.com/about-us/leadership/aana-executive-team/  

Learn more about the AANA Foundation: https://www.aana.com/aana-foundation/

 

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