From Vision to Reality: Introducing FANNA’s Founding Council

From Vision to Reality: Introducing FANNA’s Founding Council

The American Nephrology Nurses Association (ANNA) is proud to celebrate the Founding Council of Fellows of the American Nephrology Nurses Association (FANNA)—a prestigious distinction recognizing exceptional leaders in nephrology nursing. As the first people to earn this honor, the Founding Council of ANNA Fellows represents the very best in our specialty, setting the standard for excellence, dedication, and innovation in nephrology nursing.

Founding Council of FANNA Fellows:

  1. Dr. Jami Smith Brown, DHEd, MSN, RN, CNN, FANNA
  2. Molly Cahill, MSN, NP-C, ARPN, BC, RN, CNN, FNKF, FANNA
  3. Nancy Colobong Smith, MN, ARNP, ANP-BC, CNN, FANNA
  4. Michelle Gilliland, MSN, RN, CNN, BSBA, FANNA
  5. Mary Jo Johnson, MSN, RN, CNN, FANNA
  6. Dr. Angie Kurosaka, DNP, RN, CNN, CCM, NEA-BC, FANNA
  7. Kristin Larson, MSN, RN, AGNP-BC, CNN, FANNA
  8. Dr. Faith Lynch, DNP, RN, CNN, NEA-BC, AMB-BC, FANNA
  9. Jennifer Payton, MHCA, BSN, RN, CNN, FANNA
  10. Dr. Beth Ulrich, EdD, RN, FACHE, FANNA, FAONL, FAAN
  11. Teresa Villaran, MS, MSN, CNN, CCRN, FANNA

These distinguished leaders were instrumental in shaping the FANNA program, working tirelessly to establish this initiative as the highest honor within ANNA. Each Fellow has made remarkable contributions to the field through leadership, clinical practice, advocacy, education, and research.

The ANNA Fellowship program was developed to recognize nephrology nurses who exemplify excellence and inspire others to push the boundaries of the profession. Fellows join an elite community of leaders committed to advancing nephrology nursing and shaping its future.

Please join us in congratulating the founding council of ANNA Fellows on this well-deserved recognition. Their leadership and vision continue to elevate nephrology nursing and inspire our community.

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The American Nephrology Nurses Association is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization established to support nephrology nurses through education, advocacy, networking and science.

We are committed to advancing the nephrology nursing specialty and nurturing every ANNA member.
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