Williams named AANA Fellow

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) announced in April its 42 new distinguished leaders in the nurse anesthesiology profession as candidates to be inducted into the 2026 Class of Fellows. Among them is Terri Williams, a member of the Nurse Anesthesia Practice faculty. The inductees will be honored for their contributions to the profession at the AANA Annual Congress from Aug. 21 to 25 in Boston.

The newest Fellows are accomplished experts across policy, research, administration, practice, and academia. Selected through a competitive and rigorous application process, each Fellow has at least 10 years of professional experience as a nurse anesthesiology practitioner, educator, facility leader, or researcher. In addition, they have demonstrated outstanding achievements in nurse anesthesiology and leadership demonstrate professional and personal growth through innovative and creative solutions within and outside the profession.

These candidates will join nearly 300 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, also known as nurse anesthesiologists or nurse anesthetists, who have the distinction of being Fellows.

“The newest class of AANA Fellows represents a remarkable commitment to advancing nurse anesthesiology through leadership and service,” said Dan Lovinaria, Fellows Selection Committee chair. “Their expertise and contributions are driving progress across healthcare, informing policy, improving patient outcomes, and, most importantly, expanding the impact of CRNAs nationwide.”