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This Thanksgiving, Beyond the Mask celebrates gratitude, giving, and the CRNAs who make a difference every day.
Joining us for this special episode is John Yauger, PhD, CRNA, FAANA, the new CEO of the AANA Foundation, to discuss how the Foundation is shaping the future of nurse anesthesia through research, scholarships, and community support. It’s an opportunity to shine a light on one of the cornerstones of our profession and reflect on everything they’re doing to continue helping push the anesthesia profession forward.
John shares how philanthropy and evidence-based practice drive advocacy, education, and the profession’s ongoing strength, and how even small, consistent donations can make a life-changing impact. Join us for stories of family, faith, and service as well as a discussion about gratitude.
Here’s some of what you’ll hear in this episode:
🦃 Thanksgiving Reflections: Gratitude for the CRNA community and the power of giving back.
💉 Meet John Yauger: The new CEO of the AANA Foundation shares his journey from combat CRNA to servant leader.
🏛️ The Foundation’s Three Pillars: Philanthropy, research, and scholarly development explained.
🤝 The CRNA Connection: How donations directly fund scholarships, research, and professional growth.
🧱 Building Legacy: Inside the Friends for Life program and lasting ways to give.
Go inside this episode:
0:00 – Intro
3:23 – John’s background
6:30 – The Foundation’s role
11:05 – Research they provide
16:03 – Multiple levels of support and strategy
19:35 – How you can support the Foundation
23:54 – How the Foundation uses donations
29:25 – What we’re thankful for
Important Links:
- The 1099 CRNA Institute
- Earn MAC Dev Credit
- Learn more about the AANA Executive Team
- Learn more about the AANA Foundation
"The true role of the foundation is to support every CRNA so that they have got the ammunition to go out and do their job."
- Jeremy Stanley
