Committees/advisory groups/project teams
AAOHN’s Committees, Advisory Groups, and Project Teams create a member-driven organization aligned with the association’s strategy. Our 100+ volunteer members represent all sub-specialties in the practice of occupational and environmental health nursing.
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Committees
Chapters Committee
Develop resources, based on chapter needs. Consult with chapter leaders. Review chapter models and recommend strategies for their success.
Michele Willis, BSN, RN, COHN-S – Chair
Deb Waymack, BSN, RN, COHN/CM – Board Liaison
Members:
Linda Gifford-Meuleveld, RN, COHN-S, CCM, CPDM, FAAOHN
Lisa R Hensinger, RN, COHN, CM
Yarketha Thomas
Practice Committee
Review, revise and develop practice education and guidance products. Answer practice-related questions.
Stephanie Weinsier, DNP, ANP-BC, COHN-S, FAAOHN – Chair
Jill Simons, BSN, MPH, RN, COHN-S – Board Liaison
Members:
Kimberly L Alvis, RN, COHN
Diane Doyker, RN
Dr. Kathleen Golden MCAndrew, DNP, ANP, COHN-S, FAAOHN, FAANP
Sarah E Hewitt, RNP-BC, COHN-S
Phyllis Mclean, MSN, RN, COHN
Rebecca L Mischak, RN, CNP, COHN
Beverly Nuchols, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, COHN-S, FAAOHN
Lara Stahl, RN, BSN, COHN-S
Erika Sweet, MSN, RN, NP
Ask It Forum Committee
Review and respond to the Peer-to-Peer Ask It Forum questions.
Members:
Phyllis Cicchetti, RN, BSN, COHN-S
Advisory Groups
Legislative Affairs
Develop public policy platform, advise on AAOHN support to others advocacy efforts, develop tools for member advocacy and advise AAOHN Board of Directors on AAOHN advocacy.
Donna Zankowski, MPH, RN, COHN – Chair
Rick Garcia, PhD, RN, CCM, FAAOHN – Board Liaison
Jennylynn Balmer, MPA, BSN, RN, CSP, COHN-S, FAAOHN – Board Liaison
Members:
DiAnn (Nycky) Lampone, RN, MSN
Shari Turley, MSHAL, BSN, RN, COHN-S
Peggy A Berry, PhD, RN, COHN-S, SCP-SHRM, PLNC
Cindy L Fearn, APN, MSN, COHN-S/CM
Margie Matsui, BSN, RN, CRRN, COHN-S, FAAOHN
Lara G Stahl, MSN, FNP-C, COHN-S
Kevin Bready, BAAS, RN, EMT-P, CSHO
Brenda Hellerud, RN, COHN
Grants
Investigate grant sources. Write and review grant proposals.
Members:
Candace Burns, PhD, ARNP
Majorie McCullagh, PhD, RN, FAAOHN, FAAN
Louise O'Keefe, PhD, CRNP
Susan Kennerly, PhD, RN
Legislative Affairs State Networking Forum
Formally the Legislative Affairs Chapter Networking Group, this new, online forum is part of the Legislative Affairs Advisory Group initiative focused on outreach for legislative issues of interest at the state and local level. This forum provides members with an opportunity to post topics and submit questions for discussion with AAOHN members across the country.
Click here to access the forum.
Project Teams
Conference Planning
Review and select abstracts for conference workshops, podium presentations and posters; review member needs assessments and determine topics and actively seek faculty with gaps (leading edge and/or absence of a topic) in programming occur; serve as Facilitators for Practice Exchanges and Panel Discussions at Conference.
Yolanda C. Lang, DrPH, MSN, CRNP, COHN, FAAOHN – Board Liaison
Rick Garcia, PhD, BSN – Board Liaison
Members:
Stephanie Weinsier, DNP, ANP-BC, COHN-S, FAAOHN
Margaret Finucane, RN,COHN-S, CM
Louise O'Keefe, PhD, CRNP
Catherine L Ayers, BSN, RN, COHN-S/CM
Nancy Pritchard, RN, BSN
Tessa Stanaland, RN
Stephanie Hammond,DNP, CRNP, COHN-S
Webinar
Develop webinar offerings, targeted to membership areas of work, chapter and career needs.
Yolanda C. Lang, DrPH, MSN, CRNP, COHN, FAAOHN – Board Liaison
Members:
Nancy Pritchard, RN, BSN
Jamesha Williams, MBA, RN, COHN-S
Chad Rittle, DNP, MPH, RN, FAAOHN
Marie-Anne Rosemberg, PhD, MN, RN
Julia Reyes, DNP, RN, CPNP-AC