Committees

Standing Committees

The Colorado Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (COANA) has several committees that support the work of the association.  Committees are staffed by CRNA/SRNA/RN volunteers that want to give back to their profession!  Are you interested in serving?  Click here [new form needed – see separate Word file for form fields] to submit your interest in committee service. 

Bylaws and Government Relations Committee 

The Bylaws & Government Relations Committee is charged with receiving proposed amendments and present them to the Board and to members for consideration.  The Committee also works in a consultative capacity with the COANA Board of Directors and the National Government Relations Committee of the AANA. 

Estimated time commitment:  2 hours/year.

Kellie Logue, CRNA, Chair
Craig Copelin, CRNA
Katie Hornbaker, MSN, CRNA
Stephanie Leopold, CRNA
Alfred Maina, CRNA
Joseph McBeain, CRNA

Continuing Education Committee 

The Continuing Education Committee prepares (subject to Board approval), a complete program for the annual meeting and for other regular meetings.  The Committee is also responsible for social activities and assisting with the development of education standards. 

Estimated time commitment:  1 hour/month.

Jennifer Krogh, CRNA, Chair
Craig S. Atkins, DNP, CRNA
Jennifer Greenwood, DNP, CRNA

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is composed of the Treasurer and two active members that are responsible for developing the association’s annual budget and investigating expenses.  

Estimated time commitment:  1 hour/month.

Craig S. Atkins, DNP, CRNA, Chair

Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee is charged with preparing and presenting a ballot of candidates to serve on the Board of Directors.  Committee members help identify candidates and encourage participation from members. 

Estimated time commitment:  3 hours/year.

Publicity Committee

The Publicity Committee is responsible for all public relations activities on behalf of the association; including sending notices of meetings to members, local newspapers, and to the AANA. 

Estimated time commitment:  ½ hour/month.

Larson Greenfield, CRNA, Chair
Kellie Logue, CRNA

Political Action Committee (PAC)

The PAC Committee performs the functions of the PAC for contributions to candidates in the Colorado General Assembly.  The Committee also oversees COANA’s PAC funds and identifies ways to increase donations. 

John Yody Aucoin, CRNA, Chair
Kaylee Simon, CRNA

Appointed Positions

The COANA President appoints all Committee Chairs, with approval from the Board of Directors.  Appointed positions includes:

Federal Political Director:
Kellie Logue, CRNA

State Reimbursement Specialist:
Lisa Pearson, CRNA 

Interested in Serving? 

The COANA President appoints Committee Chairs (with the exception of the Nominating Committee), with approval from the Board of Directors.  Committee members appointed, serve a one (1) year term, or until their successor(s) are appointed. Click here to submit your interest now!