Region 10 Director
Michelle Anderson, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, FAANP
Dr. Michelle Anderson is the American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) Region 10 Director. Dr. Anderson is a clinical associate professor and interim Director of Graduate Nursing Studies at Idaho State University. She has been a family nurse practitioner (FNP) since 2001 and is the Medical Director for ISU Meridian HealthCare, managing both business and patient needs. She has owned and operated her own independent nurse practitioner (NP) practice in a rural setting before entering education.
Dr. Anderson has received professional awards for her service through recognition in her community as a top health care provider; state recognition with a preceptor of the year award; national recognition through AANP for Clinical Excellence in 2013, Advocacy in 2018 and Outstanding Contributions in 2026; and was awarded Fellowship through AANP in 2019. She received an appointment by the Governor to the Idaho State Board of Nursing in 2023 and was the Idaho State Liaison for the past four years. She received the Health Policy Award in 2023 and Rising Star Award in 2024 from the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties. She is a national NP residency site accreditor for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. Dr. Anderson resides in Meridian, Idaho, and enjoys spending time with her husband and two children and staying active in the community.