Members of the AANA Government Relations Committee are available to consult with state association leaders on the following topics. Please reach out to any member listed under a topic for assistance. Not sure who to contact, or have questions on other issues or topics? Contact the AANA State Government Affairs division at sga@aana.com any time.
Having an effective state GR committee
Hiring and evaluating your lobbyist
Kris Rohde (NE) kris_rempe@yahoo.com Debra Varela (AR) dscrna3@gmail.com
Wesley Karcher (GA) wkarcher04@yahoo.com Chuck Tabbert (OH) cdtabb12@gmail.com
Serving as state GR chair
Grassroots
Kris Rohde (NE) kris_rempe@yahoo.com Debra Varela (AR) dscrna3@gmail.com
Developing a 2-3 year state legislative plan/agenda
Jordan Hollinshead (TN) jvhollinshead@gmail.com Wesley Karcher (GA) wkarcher04@yahoo.com Kris Rohde (NE) kris_rempe@yahoo.com Debra Varela (AR) dscrna3@gmail.com
Jordan Hollinshead (TN) jvhollinshead@gmail.com Chuck Tabbert (OH) cdtabb12@gmail.com Debra Varela (AR) dscrna3@gmail.com
Developing a key contact network
Testifying effectively
Effective state PAC fundraising (ideas – legal requirements vary by state)
Erin Foley (ME) efoley19@aol.com Chuck Tabbert (OH) cdtabb12@gmail.com Debra Varela (AR) dscrna3@gmail.com
Working with/getting to know the Board of Nursing Erin Foley (ME) efoley19@aol.com Debra Varela (AR) dscrna3@gmail.com
Working effectively with your lobbyist Jordan Hollinshead (TN) jvhollinshead@gmail.com Wesley Karcher (GA) wkarcher04@yahoo.com Kris Rohde (NE) kris_rempe@yahoo.com Chuck Tabbert (OH) cdtabb12@gmail.com Debra Varela (AR) dscrna3@gmail.com
Jordan Hollinshead (TN) jvhollinshead@gmail.com Debra Varela (AR) dscrna3@gmail.com
Jordan Hollinshead (TN) jvhollinshead@gmail.com Chuck Tabbert (OH) cdtabb12@gmail.com
Getting to know your state legislators (without current legislation or a current “ask”) Erin Foley (ME) efoley19@aol.com Jordan Hollinshead (TN) jvhollinshead@gmail.com Wesley Karcher (GA) wkarcher04@yahoo.com Justin Otis (FL – resident) n00602324@unf.edu Kris Rohde (NE) kris_rempe@yahoo.com Chuck Tabbert (OH) cdtabb12@gmail.com Debra Varela (AR) dscrna3@gmail.com
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Meeting with state legislators when you have active legislation
How state associations can involve residents in state advocacy
Jordan Hollinshead (TN) jvhollinshead@gmail.com Wesley Karcher (GA) wkarcher04@yahoo.com Justin Otis (FL – resident) n00602324@unf.edu Kris Rohde (NE) kris_rempe@yahoo.com Chuck Tabbert (OH) cdtabb12@gmail.com Debra Varela (AR) dscrna3@gmail.com
Jordan Hollinshead (TN) jvhollinshead@gmail.com Tiffany Lin (NC – resident) tiffany.lin@duke.edu Justin Otis (FL – resident) n00602324@unf.edu Kris Rohde (NE) kris_rempe@yahoo.com Chuck Tabbert (OH) cdtabb12@gmail.com Debra Varela (AR) dscrna3@gmail.com
Having a successful lobby day Erin Foley (ME) efoley19@aol.com Justin Otis (FL – resident) n00602324@unf.edu Debra Varela (AR) dscrna3@gmail.com
Effective coalitions (nursing, hospital, other healthcare) Erin Foley (ME) efoley19@aol.com Kris Rohde (NE) kris_rempe@yahoo.com Debra Varela (AR) dscrna3@gmail.com
Effective coalitions (more broadly/outside of healthcare, e.g., Farm Bureau, etc.) Kris Rohde (NE) kris_rempe@yahoo.com Debra Varela (AR) dscrna3@gmail.com
Mentoring for state advocacy (how to mentor and who to mentor) Erin Foley (ME) efoley19@aol.com Jordan Hollinshead (TN) jvhollinshead@gmail.com Kris Rohde (NE) kris_rempe@yahoo.com Debra Varela (AR) dscrna3@gmail.com
How residents can get involved in state advocacy/why they should get involved Erin Foley (ME) efoley19@aol.com Jordan Hollinshead (TN) jvhollinshead@gmail.com Tiffany Lin (NC – resident) tiffany.lin@duke.edu Justin Otis (FL – resident) n00602324@unf.edu Kris Rohde (NE) kris_rempe@yahoo.com Chuck Tabbert (OH) cdtabb12@gmail.com Debra Varela (AR) dscrna3@gmail.com