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
Chapter 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
David Embrey, RN, COHN-S/CM, FAAOHN – Board Liaison
Brenda Hellerud, RN, COHN – Board Liaison
Members:
Cindy Groves, BSN, RN, COHN-S, FAAOHN
Linda Gifford-Meuleveld, RN, COHN-S, CCM, CPDM, FAAOHN
Shelley Jones, PhD, RN, COHN-S (Retired), FAAOHN
Kim R Casey, RN, BSN
Lisa R Hensinger, RN, COHN, CM
Deborah Waymack, BSN, RN, COHN/CM
Practice Committee
Review, revise and develop practice education and guidance products. Answer practice-related questions.
Stephanie Weinsier, DNP, ANP-BC, COHN-S, FAAOHN – Chair
Patricia Strasser, PhD, RN, COHN-S/CM, FAAOHN – Board LiaisonPhyllis Mclean, MSN, RN, COHN – Board Liaison
Members:
Kimberly L Alvis, RN, COHN
Diane Doyker, RN
Lara Stahl, RN, BSN, COHN-S
Rebecca L Mischak, RN, CNP, COHN
Erika Sweet, MSN, RN, NP
Website Committee
Regularly reviews the website in pursuit of errors and datedness; review and respond to the Peer-to-Peer Ask It Forum questions; make practical recommendations for improvement and serve as the subject matter experts if there is a web redesign.
Ophelia Blue, MSN, RN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC, PMHCNS-BC, COHN-S – Chair
Jeanne Vincent, BSN, MS – Board Liaison
Members:
Joanna Krasinski, MSN, ANP-BC, COHN-S
Wanda Smith, MPH, RN, COHN-S, FAAOHN
Andrea Wojtowicz, RN, MSN, COHN
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
Barbara Enochs, RN, MBA, COHN/CM – Board Liaison
Ginny Carlson, MPH, BSN, RN, 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
Grace Fortuna, EdD, RN, CHES, FAAOHN
Cindy L Fearn, APN, MSN, COHN-S/CM
Margie Matsui, BSN, RN, CRRN, COHN-S, FAAOHN
Grants
Investigate grant sources. Write and review grant proposals.
Steven Marks, DNP, RN, APN, COHN-S, FAAOHN – Board Liaison
Members:
Candace Burns, PhD, ARNP
Majorie McCullagh, PhD, RN, FAAOHN, FAAN
Louise O'Keefe, PhD, CRNP
Susan Kennerly, PhD, RN
Evidence-based Projects Research Collaborative
Provide members doing research projects the opportunity to connect with students and academics who may have an interest or be doing research in like areas. More information can be found here.
To receive Collaborative emails or to join Roundtable meetings, please contact Jessica Scottt at jscott@aaohn.org.
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.
Jennylynn Balmer, MPA, BSN, RN, CSP, COHN-S, FAAOHN – Board Liaison
Members:
Pegeen Smith, MS, RN, COHN-S
Rick Garcia, PhD, BSN
Stephanie Weinsier, ARNP
Margaret Finucane, COHN-S, CM
Lucy McNally, BSN, RN, COHN-S
Louise O'Keefe, PhD, CRNP
Catherine L Ayers, BSN, RN, COHN-S/CM
Webinar
Develop webinar offerings, targeted to membership areas of work, chapter and career needs.
Members:
Nancy Pritchard, RN, BSN
Jamesha Williams, MBA, RN, COHN-S
Susan Savant, BSN, RN COHN-S
Chad Rittle, DNP, MPH, RN, FAAOHN
Marie-Anne Rosemberg, PhD, MN, RN
Julia Reyes, DNP, RN, CPNP-AC