State Award for Excellence

Only one award may be given per category in each state. Groups and organizations are not eligible to receive these awards. Elected leaders, including AANP Board of Directors members, AANP Fellows leadership, AANP State Liaisons and AANP Nomination Council members, do not qualify for awards during their term in office. AANP Awards Committee members are not eligible for award nomination due to a conflict of interest.

The nominator must be a current individual AANP member to submit a candidate for a state award; however, the candidate does not have to be an AANP member.

Nominations are scored on the following Likert Scale:

• Zero — Demonstrates no impact of the metric being evaluated.
• One — Demonstrates minimally the metric being evaluated.
• Two — Demonstrates partially the metric being evaluated.
• Three — Demonstrates the metric on a state-level scale at least once.
• Four — Exhibits clear demonstrations of the metric on a state-level scale.
• Five — Is a recognized state leader with several demonstrations of the metric on a state-level scale.

This individual has demonstrated excellence in clinical practice as evidenced by compassionate, appropriate and effective patient care. The award recipient has shown efforts to advance the image, profile and visibility of NPs at the state level in three or more of the following areas:

• Served as a role model for other NPs and NP students.
• Demonstrated a commitment to continuous professional development of self and others.
• Provided positive impact on patients and colleagues through the establishment of professional relationships with the understanding of diversity, equity and inclusivity in health care delivery.
• Demonstrated leadership experience at the state level that supports and promotes the NP profession.
• Provided mentorship or guidance by precepting future NPs.
• Succeeded in building strategic partnerships, coalitions or alliances that have contributed to improved outcomes for individuals, families or communities.
• Utilized evidence-based research to enhance the quality of care NPs provide to patients, families or communities.
• Utilized innovative strategies to provide a positive impact on patients.

This individual has made a significant contribution toward increasing awareness and recognition of NPs through ongoing work in policy, practice and education at the state level in three or more of the following areas:

• Supported and promoted the role of NPs.
• Increased awareness and recognition of NPs and NP practice.
• Had a positive impact on the NP profession.
• Engaged in policy issues in the legislative or regulatory arenas that impact NP practice.
• Provided mentorship and leadership in health policy, practice or education for NPs.
• Influenced health policy legislation by advocating for the removal of practice barriers which has led to the advancement of the NP profession at the state level.
• Recognized as a visionary leader at the state level for NPs in health policy, practice or education.

Background of State Award for Excellence

The NP State Award for Excellence was founded in 1991 by the AANP Public Relations Committee to recognize an individual NP in each state who demonstrates excellence in clinical practice. In 1993, the Advocate State Award for Excellence was added to recognize the efforts of individuals who have made a significant contribution toward increasing the awareness and recognition of NPs. Although the awardees are recognized at a Salute to the States ceremony during the AANP national conference, individual states are expected to formally honor the awardees at an appropriate time and place within the state, at the discretion of the AANP State Liaison.

How many awards are given annually?

Only one award per category may be given in each state annually. One award focuses on the NP and the other on an advocate for NPs.

Who is eligible to receive these awards?

The NP State Award for Excellence is given annually to an individual NP in each state who has demonstrated excellence in NP clinical practice and has shown efforts to advance the image, profile and visibility of NPs at the state level.

The Advocate State Award for Excellence is given to an individual in each state who has made a significant contribution toward increasing awareness and recognition of NPs. Examples of past recipients have been physicians, legislators and educators. NPs are also eligible for the advocate award for non-clinical practice initiatives related to leadership, precepting, policy, politics, research, education or community affairs.

Elected leaders, including AANP Board of Directors members, AANP Fellows leadership, AANP State Liaisons and AANP Nomination Council members, do not qualify for awards during their term in office. AANP Awards Committee members are not eligible for award nomination due to a conflict of interest.

Are groups or organizations eligible for this award?

This award is given to an individual NP or advocate. Groups or organizations are not eligible to receive this award.

Do you have to be a member of AANP to nominate or to be nominated?

You must be an AANP member to nominate an individual; however, the individual nominated does not have to be an AANP member.

How are people nominated?

On July 18, the State Award for Excellence nominations announcement will be published on the AANP website and emailed to AANP state liaisons and board members. On July 20, an announcement will be published in SmartBrief and e-Bulletin and emailed to all AANP members. To be considered, nominations must have been received by Sept. 18, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET.

How are the recipients chosen?

Each AANP State Liaison organizes a selection committee of three to five individuals — among and apart from the NP community — to select the recipient(s) from their state, district or territory. Each state selection committee utilizes a blind review process for nominations. Nominees are ranked, and a recipient is determined.

How are the recipients notified?

Upon selection, the state liaison will contact the recipient(s) and AANP will send congratulatory emails to the recipients. AANP will notify the nominators of those who are not selected as award recipients. There will not be a notification sent to nominees who are not selected to receive awards, since they are often unaware of their nomination.

What does the recipient receive?

• All recipients will receive a waiver of their registration fee for the 2024 AANP National Conference.
• Recipients who are current AANP members will receive a one-year extension of their membership, beginning at the current renewal date.
• Non-AANP members who are recipients of state awards will be given a one-year complimentary AANP membership.
• All recipients will receive a complimentary one-night stay at a conference hotel for the night of the Salute to the States award ceremony and reception.
• Recipients will be recognized during the 2024 AANP National Conference, which is currently planned to be held in Nashville in June 2024.

What is the deadline to submit nominations?

Nominations for the 2024 AANP State Award for Excellence will remain open from July 18 to Sept. 18, 2023. Nominations must have been received by AANP no later than Sept. 18, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. ET (10:59 p.m. CT).

Alabama
Nurse Practitioner: Carolyn Dolan
Advocate: Salisia Valentine

Alaska
Nurse Practitioner: Karen Friedl
Advocate: Dr. Megan Volkov

Arizona
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Lisa Kiser
Advocate: The Honorable Joanne Osborne

Arkansas
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Michelle Boone
Advocate: Dr. Emma Murray

California
Nurse Practitioner: Andrew Penn
Advocate: The Honorable Young Kim

Colorado
Nurse Practitioner: Amber Kohler
Advocate: Karen Zink

Connecticut
Nurse Practitioner: Lindsey Maloney
Advocate: The Honorable Vincent Candelora

Delaware
Nurse Practitioner: Nadya Julien
Advocate: Pamela Zickafoose

District of Columbia
Advocate: Cathy Hampton

Florida
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Debra Hain
Advocate: The Honorable Jason Shoaf

Georgia
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Dwayne Hooks
Advocate: Robin Pingeton

Hawaii
Nurse Practitioner: Kathleen Page
Advocate: Laura Trinkle

Idaho
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Kristy Crownhart
Advocate: Dr. Caroline Merritt

Illinois
Nurse Practitioner: April Odom

Indiana
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Julian Gallegos
Advocate: Tai Morrell

Iowa
Nurse Practitioner: Catherine Durflinger

Kansas
Nurse Practitioner: Amy Siple

Kentucky
Nurse Practitioner: Karen Scheich

Louisiana
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Elliot Myers
Advocate: The Honorable Joseph Stagni

Maine
Nurse Practitioner: Natalia Iantsevych
Advocate: Dr. Julie Jenkins

Maryland
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Margaret Rajnic
Advocate: Dr. Claire Bode

Massachusetts
Nurse Practitioner: Patricia Walker
Advocate: Karen Spilka

Michigan
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Beth Ammerman
Advocate: Dr. Ann Sheehan

Minnesota
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Jane Anderson
Advocate: Dr. Julie Sabo

Mississippi
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Christy Davis
Advocate: Dr. Tina Highfill

Missouri
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Carla Beckerle
Advocate: Dr. Kathleen Haycraft

Montana
Nurse Practitioner: Heidi Hunsucker

Nebraska
Nurse Practitioner: Kristi Eggers
Advocate: Terry Thomas

Nevada
Nurse Practitioner: Kelly Slaughter
Advocate: Dr. Cindy Pitlock

New Hampshire
Nurse Practitioner: Debra Fournier
Advocate: Marcy Ainslie

New Jersey
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Jeffrey Kwong
Advocate: Brenda Marshall

New Mexico
Nurse Practitioner: Michelle Peacock

New York
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Aluem Tark
Advocate: Dr. Allison Norful

North Carolina
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Ludrena Rodriguez
Advocate: The Honorable Philip Berger

North Dakota
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Kate Banley
Advocate: Dr. Allison Peltier

Ohio
Nurse Practitioner: Kimberly Brazee
Advocate: Dr. Mary Maloney

Oklahoma
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Gina Crawford
Advocate: Dr. Patricia Farmer

Oregon
Nurse Practitioner: Ellen Iwasaki
Advocate: Dr. Robin Virgin

Pennsylvania
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Kathleen Hirthler
Advocate: Dr. Mary Jo Cerepani

Puerto Rico
Nurse Practitioner: Lydia Soto
Advocate: Gloria Ortiz

Rhode Island
Nurse Practitioner: Jeanette Thibault
Advocate: Suzy Barcelos Winchester

South Carolina
Nurse Practitioner: Deana Freeman
Advocate: Dr. Deborah Hopla

South Dakota
Nurse Practitioner: Chelsie Promes
Advocate: Erin Tobin

Tennessee
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Brenda Dexter
Advocate: Dr. Pamela Jeffries

Texas
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Robin Hardwicke
Advocate: Ilaria Reyes

U.S. Virgin Islands
Nurse Practitioner: Naita Salmon
Advocate: Rene Crawford

Utah
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Melissa Hinton
Advocate: The Honorable Carol Moss

Vermont
Nurse Practitioner: Maureen Boardman
Advocate: The Honorable Peter Welch

Virginia
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Katie Katz
Advocate: Dr. Kimberly Bednar

Washington
Nurse Practitioner: Linda Van Hoff
Advocate: Devon Connor-Green

West Virginia
Advocate: Dr. Joe Ellington

Wisconsin
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Traci Snedden
Advocate: Robert Welch

Wyoming
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Kristen Johnson
Advocate: Dr. Kenda Huseby

Alabama

Nurse Practitioner: Melanie Hallman
Advocate: Jim McClendon

Alaska

Nurse Practitioner: Tracey Wiese
Advocate: Stephanie Wrightsman-Birch

Arizona

Nurse Practitioner: Katie Wall
Advocate: Christy Pacheco

Arkansas

Nurse Practitioner: Rhonda Finnie
Advocate: Dave Wallace

California

Nurse Practitioner: Serena Arts
Advocate: Ron Ordona

Colorado

Nurse Practitioner: Sara Schaefer
Advocate: Colleen Whalen-Casper

Connecticut

Nurse Practitioner: Kim Gambino
Advocate: Kimberly Sandor

Delaware

Nurse Practitioner: Rebecca Hammond
Advocate: Susan Conaty-Buck

District of Columbia

Nurse Practitioner: Kathleen Malliarakis
Advocate: Lisa Covel

Florida

Nurse Practitioner: Monica Barfield
Advocate: Vicky Stone-Gale

Georgia

Nurse Practitioner: Regina Canty
Advocate: Lisa Eichelberger

Hawaii

Nurse Practitioner: Katrina Lu
Advocate: Mandi Cummings

Idaho

Nurse Practitioner: Melody Weaver
Advocate: Kristine Theis

Illinois

Nurse Practitioner: Ricki Loar
Advocate: Susan Swart

Indiana

Nurse Practitioner: Sonya Ruedlinger
Advocate: Caitlin Krouse

Iowa

Nurse Practitioner: Michelle Hunerdosse

Kansas

Nurse Practitioner: Jason Burk
Advocate: Dan Hawkins

Kentucky

Nurse Practitioner: Donna Isfort
Advocate: Scotty Combs

Louisiana

Nurse Practitioner: Erin Pierce
Advocate: Marc Matrana

Maine

Nurse Practitioner: Theresa Knowles
Advocate: Pamela Cahill

Maryland

Nurse Practitioner: Kamala Via
Advocate: Adelaide Eckardt

Massachusetts

Nurse Practitioner: Constance Flynn
Advocate: Ronald Mariano

Michigan

Nurse Practitioner: Jordana Latozas
Advocate: Jacquelen Timm

Minnesota

Nurse Practitioner: Jennifer Bold
Advocate: Natalie Mohammad

Mississippi

Nurse Practitioner: Derek Holt
Advocate: Russ Latino

Missouri

Nurse Practitioner: Maria Walls
Advocate: Heidi Lucas

Montana

Nurse Practitioner: Heidi Fritz
Advocate: David King

Nebraska

Nurse Practitioner: Kimberly Bland
Advocate: Douglass Haas

Nevada

Nurse Practitioner: Michelle Giddings-White
Advocate: Sally Miller

New Hampshire

Nurse Practitioner: Siobhan Benham
Advocate: Kimberlie Mohan

New Jersey

Nurse Practitioner: Maura Abbott
Advocate: Arthur DeSimone

New Mexico

Nurse Practitioner: Kathy Fresquez-Chavez
Advocate: Elaine Brightwater

New York

Nurse Practitioner: Margaret O'Donnell
Advocate: Evelyn Addo-Wallace

North Carolina

Nurse Practitioner: Ragan Johnson
Advocate: Gale Adcock

North Dakota

Nurse Practitioner: Mykell Barnacle
Advocate: Jenna Herman

Ohio

Nurse Practitioner: Tina Resser
Advocate: Jordan Bonomo

Oklahoma

Nurse Practitioner: Kristy Baker
Advocate: Lois Salmeron

Oregon

Nurse Practitioner: Noelle McLaughlin
Advocate: Rachel Prusak

Pennsylvania

Nurse Practitioner: Tarik Khan
Advocate: Lisa Boscola

Puerto Rico

Nurse Practitioner: Sylvia Pérez
Advocate: Angelica Matos-Rios

Rhode Island

Nurse Practitioner: Mary Lavin
Advocate: James McDonald

South Carolina

Nurse Practitioner: Margaret Johnson
Advocate: Brad Hutto

South Dakota

Nurse Practitioner: Deb Hickman
Advocate: Robin Arends

Tennessee

Nurse Practitioner: Bobby Bellflower
Advocate: Mavis Schorn

Texas

Nurse Practitioner: Alvin Mena Cantero
Advocate: Casey Haney

Utah

Nurse Practitioner: Kimberlee Bayless
Advocate: Doug Welton

Vermont

Nurse Practitioner: Emily LeVan
Advocate: Ellen Watson

Virginia

Nurse Practitioner: Carole Everhart
Advocate: Jennifer Kiggans

Washington

Nurse Practitioner: Marie Annette Brown
Advocate: Joelle Fathi

West Virginia

Nurse Practitioner: Anitra Ellis
Advocate: Heather Tully

Wisconsin

Nurse Practitioner: Rachael Cabral-Guevara
Advocate: Patrick Testin

Wyoming

Nurse Practitioner: Kathleen Petro
Advocate: Heith Waddell

Alabama
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Aimee Holland
Advocate: Dr. Eileen Meyer

Alaska
Nurse Practitioner: Rachael Carlson
Advocate: Dr. Javid Kamali

Arizona
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Timian Godfrey
Advocate: Dr. Lydia Cohan

Arkansas
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Kimberly Hill
Advocate: Yvonia Finley

California
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Jennifer Ballard-Hernandez
Advocate: Assemb. Jim Wood

Colorado
Nurse Practitioner: Rebecca Garber
Advocate: Sen. Joann Ginal

Connecticut
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Lindita Vinca
Advocate: Dr. Lynn Rapsilber

Delaware
Nurse Practitioner: Ema Ndi
Advocate: Dr. James Gill

District of Columbia
Nurse Practitioner: Carolyn Summer
Advocate: Laura Worby

Florida
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Lucie Dlugasch
Advocate: Dr. Mai Kung

Georgia
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Heather Quaile
Advocate: Julianna McConnell

Hawaii
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Bradley Kuo
Advocate: Lee Ann Teshima

Idaho
Nurse Practitioner: Brad Bigford
Advocate: Cynthia Dalsing

Illinois
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Susan Corbridge
Advocate: Dr. Marie Lindsey

Indiana
Nurse Practitioner: Theresa Coyner
Advocate: Fmr. Rep. Cindy Kirchhofer

Iowa
Nurse Practitioner: Theresa Hohertz
Advocate: Cecilia (Jodi) Tomlonovic

Kansas
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Benjamin Cochran
Advocate: Elizabeth Patton

Kentucky
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Jessica Estes
Advocate: Carol Darwin

Louisiana
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Tavell Kindall
Advocate: Dr. Rebekah Gee

Maine
Nurse Practitioner: Sara Hayes
Advocate: Dr. Valerie Fuller

Maryland
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Elizabeth Galik
Advocate: Dr. Laurie Scudde

Massachusetts
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Julianne Nemes Walsh
Advocate: Gov. Charlie Baker

Michigan
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Mary Anne McCoy
Advocate: Patricia Wells

Minnesota
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Maria Ruud
Advocate: Sara Forrest

Mississippi
Nurse Practitioner: Stephanie Gale
Advocate: Dr. Wanda Stroupe

Missouri
Nurse Practitioner: Brandon Forester
Advocate: Sen. Eric Burlison

Montana
Nurse Practitioner: Valerie Anderson
Advocate: Kelly Gregory

Nebraska
Nurse Practitioner: Jenni Gallagher
Advocate: Cora Schrader

Nevada
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Cameron Duncan
Advocate: Sen. Joyce Woodhouse

New Hampshire
Nurse Practitioner: Mary Vigeant
Advocate: Dr. Wendy Wright

New Jersey
Nurse Practitioner: Elise Rohana
Advocate: Dr. Amita Avadhani

New Mexico
Nurse Practitioner: Vernon Osborn
Advocate: Dr. Gloria Doherty

New York
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Joan Miravite
Advocate: Dr. Colleen Walsh-Irwin

North Carolina
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Kathryn Kreider
Advocate: Comm. Josh Dobson

North Dakota
Nurse Practitioner: Andrea Klizer
Advocate: Dr. Adam Hohman

Ohio
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Carol Savrin
Advocate: Christine Williams

Oklahoma
Nurse Practitioner: Jayme Taylor
Advocate: Susan Brown

Oregon
Nurse Practitioner: Shelby Freed
Advocate: Dr. Benjamin Colburn

Pacific U.S. Territories
Nurse Practitioner: Sheri Tackett
Advocate: Kathleen Fernandez

Pennsylvania
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Deborah Pora
Advocate: Dr. Lorraine Bock

Puerto Rico
Nurse Practitioner: Iris Ramos
Advocate: Gladys Velez

Rhode Island
Nurse Practitioner: Carol Annunziata
Advocate: Matthew Roman

South Carolina
Nurse Practitioner: Kathleen Boone
Advocate: Judith Zink

South Dakota
Nurse Practitioner: Rebekka Klemme
Advocate: Dr. Abigail Gramlick-Mueller

Tennessee
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Heather Jackson
Advocate: Jennifer Conrad-Rendon

Texas
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Elizabeth Ellis
Advocate: Dr. Jessica Peck

Utah
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Michelle Litchman
Advocate: Dr. Beth Luthy

Vermont
Nurse Practitioner: Jeri Wohlberg
Advocate: Dan Bennett

Virginia
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Shelly Smith
Advocate: Dr. Carolyn Rutledge

Washington
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Diane Fuller Switzer
Advocate: Nancy Lawton

West Virginia
Nurse Practitioner: Joyce Wilson
Advocate: Dr. Toni DiChiacchio

Wisconsin
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Maureen Greene
Advocate: Dr. Gina Bryan

Wyoming
Nurse Practitioner: Sarah-Anne Galloway
Advocate: Sen. Jeff Wasserburger

Alabama
Nurse Practitioner: Lisa G. Rhodes
Advocate: Peggy Benson

Alaska
Nurse Practitioner: Kevin R. Trimble
Advocate: Charity Manwaring

Arizona
Nurse Practitioner: Cynthia Elliott
Advocate: Paula Christianson-Silva

Arkansas
Nurse Practitioner: Leonie C. DeClerk
Advocate: Karen Reynolds

California
Nurse Practitioner: Shelly S. de Peralta
Advocate: Jenny Veliz-Urzua

Colorado
Nurse Practitioner: Laura Hildebrand
Advocate: Amanda Brill

Connecticut
Nurse Practitioner: Kathleen Bonaventura
Advocate: Representative Sean Scanlon

District of Columbia
Nurse Practitioner: Alicia Baker
Advocate: Rachel Minahan

Delaware
Nurse Practitioner: Candace L. Sandal
Advocate: Leslie Verucci

Florida
Nurse Practitioner: Susan Hook
Advocate: Ruby Monica Sanford

Georgia
Nurse Practitioner: Samantha S. Tojino
Advocate: Molly Bachtel

Hawaii
Nurse Practitioner: Caroline Koley Stoner
Advocate: Joseph Humphry

Idaho
Nurse Practitioner: Amanda Draper
Advocate: Christine Mladenka

Illinois
Nurse Practitioner: Raechel Ferry-Rooney
Advocate: Maria Jefferson-Walker

Indiana
Nurse Practitioner: Cathy Cooper
Advocate: Senator Edward Charbonneau

Iowa
Nurse Practitioner: Sherry Buske

Kansas
Nurse Practitioner: Janelle D. Williamson
Advocate: Merilyn Douglass

Kentucky
Nurse Practitioner: Alyce Goodman Abraham
Advocate: Wendy Fletcher

Louisiana
Nurse Practitioner: Katrina E. Lloyd
Advocate: Michael Brown

Maine
Nurse Practitioner: Alane O’Connor
Advocate: U.S. Senator Angus King

Maryland
Nurse Practitioner: Deborah H. Jones-Shook
Advocate: Khalid Kurtom

Massachusetts
Nurse Practitioner: Patricia O’Brien
Advocate: Janet Sweeney Rico

Michigan
Nurse Practitioner: Sandra J. Cagle
Advocate: Joseph Bassett, MD (presented posthumously)

Minnesota
Nurse Practitioner: Mary T. Dierich
Advocate: Dianne Willer-Sly

Mississippi
Nurse Practitioner: Tearsanee Davis
Advocate: Robert Ware

Missouri
Nurse Practitioner: Christopher R. Hemmer
Advocate: Tammy Vandermolen

Montana
Nurse Practitioner: Jennifer K. Sofie
Advocate: Senator Terry Gauthier

Nebraska
Nurse Practitioner: Terry S. Thomas
Advocate: Marisa L’Heureux

Nevada
Nurse Practitioner: Diane M. McGinnis
Advocate: Alona Angosta

New Hampshire
Nurse Practitioner: Marilyn Daley
Advocate: Kathleen Kidder

New Jersey
Nurse Practitioner: William M. McLean
Advocate: Kathleen Gillespie

New Mexico
Nurse Practitioner: Tamaki “Kia” Harrold
Advocate: Amanda Conley

New York
Nurse Practitioner: Justin Waryold
Advocate: Aney Paul

North Carolina
Nurse Practitioner: Stephanie V. Brinson
Advocate: Schquthia Peacock

North Dakota
Nurse Practitioner: Melanie A. Schlittenhardt
Advocate: Tara Brandner

Ohio
Nurse Practitioner: Eric C. Snyder
Advocate: Michele Pirc

Oklahoma
Nurse Practitioner: Andrea N. Johns
Advocate: Benny Vanatta

Oregon
Nurse Practitioner: Jacqui Terrill Cooke
Advocate: Jessica Gregg

Pacific U.S. Territories
Nurse Practitioner: Carla Torres Haddock
Advocate: Kevin Hitosis

Pennsylvania
Nurse Practitioner: Ann M. Kriebel-Gasparro
Advocate: Janice Miller

Puerto Rico
Advocate: Joseph Colon

Rhode Island
Nurse Practitioner: Sharon N. Garber
Advocate: Denise Coppa

South Carolina
Nurse Practitioner: Jacqueline L. Baer
Advocate: Representative Gary Clary

South Dakota
Nurse Practitioner: Esther Masat Preszler
Advocate: Bryan Wermers

Tennessee
Nurse Practitioners: Nancy Appling
Advocate: Marilyn Dubree

Texas
Nurse Practitioner: Peggy J. Ostrander
Advocate: Erin Cusack

Utah
Nurse Practitioner: Michael Vreeland
Advocate: Representative James Dunnigan

Vermont
Nurse Practitioner: Megan L. O’Brien
Advocate: Bradley Berryhill

Virginia
Nurse Practitioner: Rebecca A. Bates
Advocate: HoChong Gilles

U.S. Virgin Islands
Nurse Practitioner: Cherian Joseph-JnoFinn
Advocate: Senator Janelle Sarauw

Washington
Nurse Practitioner: Jacquelyn K. Brolsma
Advocate: Justin Gill

West Virginia
Nurse Practitioner: Chad T. Hott
Advocate: Julie Huron

Wisconsin
Nurse Practitioner: Bonnie L. Nickasch
Advocate: Senator Devin LeMahieu

Wyoming
Nurse Practitioner: Kristina Davis
Advocate: Mary Burman

Alabama
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Ashley L. Hodges
Advocate: Natalie R. Baker

Alaska
Nurse Practitioner: Regina Dahl
Advocate: Christine Kramer

Arizona
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Debra L. Ilchak
Advocate: Dr. Valerie M. Kading

Arkansas
Nurse Practitioner: Michel T. Villiger
Advocate: Rep. Justin Gonzalez

California
Nurse Practitioner: Melinda G. Sheehan
Advocate: Sen. Jeff Stone

Colorado
Nurse Practitioner: Tenley Roeder
Advocate: Dr. Ethan Cumbler

Connecticut
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Elizabeth MB Visone
Advocate: Rep. Michelle Cook

Delaware
Nurse Practitioner: Jackie-Jo B. Lindo
Advocate: Dr. Suzette M. Flores

District of Columbia
Nurse Practitioner: Fiona Druy
Advocate: JoAnn K. Webb

Florida
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Denise M. Schentrup
Advocate: Dr. Ranjith Ramasamy

Georgia
Nurse Practitioner: Zakiyyah Weatherspoon
Advocate: Dr. Michelle A. Nelson

Hawaii
Nurse Practitioner: Ty J. McComas
Advocate: Patricia K. McKenzie

Idaho
Nurse Practitioner: Colleen M. Shackelford
Advocate: Dr. Cathy R. Arvidson

Illinois
Nurse Practitioner: Michael K. Lemp
Advocate: Dr. Mark S. Wasserman

Indiana
Nurse Practitioner: Jeffrey H. Baron
Advocate: Heather Willey

Iowa
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Teresa M. Judge-Ellis
Advocate: Lara Marsh

Kansas
Nurse Practitioner: Lori Winfrey
Advocate: Dr. Jennifer Sebes

Kentucky
Nurse Practitioner: Catherine M. Waits
Advocate: Dr. Sara E. Robertson

Louisiana
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Scharmaine Lawson
Advocate: Dr. Jessica Landry

Maine
Nurse Practitioner: Christine Shaffer
Advocate: Rhonda C. Selvin

Maryland
Nurse Practitioner: Marie T. Tarleton
Advocate: Dr. Elaine M. Crain

Massachusetts
Nurse Practitioner: Allison Kilcoyne
Advocate: Catherine M. McKinnon

Michigan
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Myrth C. Condon
Advocate: Dr. Cynthera McNeill

Minnesota
Nurse Practitioner: Stephanie M. Arendt
Advocate: Dr. Mary Cameron

Mississippi
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Calvin J. French
Advocate: Gayle P. Harrell

Missouri
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Tammy L. Bartholomew
Advocate: Dr. JoAnn B. Franklin

Montana
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Janice D. Hausauer
Advocate: Dr. Timothy J. Adams

Nebraska
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Kelley Hasenauer
Advocate: Roberta Kroeger

Nevada
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Marcia A. Clevesy
Advocate: Dr. Susan S. VanBeuge

New Hampshire
Nurse Practitioner: Janet L. Chevarie
Advocate: Jennifer Thompson

New Jersey
Nurse Practitioner: Varsha Singh
Advocate: Judith E. Schmidt

New Mexico
Nurse Practitioner: Annette Randlemon
Advocate: Anita M. Ralstin

New York
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Mary Koslap-Petraco
Advocate: Sally R. Dreslin

North Carolina
Nurse Practitioner: Jessica R. Puskarich
Advocate: Dr. Peter K. Smith

North Dakota
Nurse Practitioner: Jackie M. Grunefelder
Advocate: Dr. Karen Rohr

Ohio
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Marguerite A. DiMarco
Advocate: Dr. Jesse V. McClain IV

Oklahoma
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Melinda (Mindy) Whitten
Advocate: Fmr. Sen. Ann (AJ) Griffin

Oregon
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Laurel K. Hallock Koppelman
Advocate: Dr. Diane N. Solomon

Pacific U.S. Territories
Nurse Practitioner: Greg K. Woodard
Advocate: Sen. Mary C. Torres

Pennsylvania
Nurse Practitioner: Dane Menkin
Advocate: Tarik S. Khan

Puerto Rico
Advocate: Gian Garcia

Rhode Island
Nurse Practitioner: Cynthia Buckley
Advocate: Dr. Richard A. Cottiero

South Carolina
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Kelly A. Bouthillet
Advocate: Sen. Tom Davis

South Dakota
Nurse Practitioner: Amy Newstrom
Advocate: Dr. Stephan Miller

Tennessee
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Anne W. Alexandrov
Advocate: Carla Kirkland

Texas
Nurse Practitioner: Kimberly R. Johnson
Advocate: Dr. Elda Ramirez

U. S. Virgin Islanda
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Greta Hart-Hyndman
Advocate: Dr. Mary Beverley A. Lansiquot

Utah
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Gillian Tufts
Advocate: Dr. Amanda Al-Khudairi

Vermont
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Laura M. Cohen
Advocate: Dr. Deborah Wachtel

Virginia
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Dawn Bourne
Advocate: Dr. Dawn M. Adams

Washington
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Melody Rasmor
Advocate: Erin Henderson

West Virginia
Nurse Practitioner: Donna J. Meadows
Advocate: Del. Kelli Sobonya

Wisconsin
Nurse Practitioner: Rhonda E. Hoyer
Advocate: Rep. Mike Rohrkaste

Wyoming
Nurse Practitioner: Dr. Wesley D. Davis
Advocate: Dr. Laura A. Martin

Alabama
Nurse Practitioner: Kala Blakely
Advocate: Ian Burge

Alaska
Nurse Practitioner: Claire Lewis
Advocate: Ursula McVeigh

Arizona
Nurse Practitioner: Joan Lazore
Advocate: Denise Link

Arkansas
Nurse Practitioner: Michelle Boone
Advocate: Rep. Kim Hammer

California
Nurse Practitioner: Denise Perez
Advocate: Jeffrey Arnold

Colorado
Nurse Practitioner: Rosario Medina
Advocate: Kathleen Sanford

Connecticut
Nurse Practitioner: Kristen Marie Guida
Advocate: Edward Volpintesta

Delaware
Nurse Practitioner: Cynthia Lang-Groening
Advocate: Ronald Castaldo

District of Columbia
Nurse Practitioner: Courtney Pladsen
Advocate: Lauren Inouye

Florida
Nurse Practitioner: Amanda Chaney
Advocate: Jessica MacIntyre

Georgia
Nurse Practitioner: Janie McGhin
Advocate: Lucy Marion

Hawaii
Nurse Practitioner: Jared Medeiros
Advocate: Laura Reichhardt

Idaho
Nurse Practitioner: William Sabel
Advocate: Michelle Anderson

Illinois
Nurse Practitioner: Barbara Shaw
Advocate: Pamela Haerr

Indiana
Nurse Practitioner: Kristine Weaver
Advocate: Mary Yaggy

Iowa
Nurse Practitioner: Lori Reed

Kansas
Nurse Practitioner: Karen Lehman
Advocate: Charity Clark

Kentucky
Nurse Practitioner: Sheila Carroll
Advocate: Jane Owens

Louisiana
Nurse Practitioner: Mari Wirfs
Advocate: Rhonda Hensley

Maine
Nurse Practitioner: Margaret (Peggy) Akers
Advocate: Robert Howe

Maryland
Nurse Practitioner: Helina Somervell
Advocate: Beverly Lang

Massachusetts
Nurse Practitioner: Martha Klay
Advocate: Stephanie Ahmed

Michigan
Nurse Practitioner: Susanna Sirianni
Advocate: Olivia McLaughlin

Minnesota
Nurse Practitioner: Patricia Peschman
Advocate: Renee Dahring

Mississippi
Nurse Practitioner: Teresa Hamill
Advocate: Rep. Donnie Scoggin

Missouri
Nurse Practitioner: Anniece Spencer
Advocate: Fmr Rep. Tila Hubrecht

Montana
Nurse Practitioner: Kathy Jorgensen
Advocate: Gabrielle Corscadden

Nebraska
Nurse Practitioner: Amy Arndt
Advocate: Linda Lazure

Nevada
Nurse Practitioner: Maileen Ulep-Reed
Advocate: Teresa Praus

New Hampshire
Nurse Practitioner: Jillian Belmont
Advocate: Dorothy Mullaney

New Jersey
Nurse Practitioner: Mary Krug
Advocate: Linda Mowad

New Mexico
Nurse Practitioner: Lisa Taylor
Advocate: Michelle Peacock

New York
Nurse Practitioner: William Rosa
Advocate: Mary Callan

North Carolina
Nurse Practitioner: Dennis Taylor
Advocate: Jean Davison

North Dakota
Nurse Practitioner: Danielle Skaar
Advocate: Stacey Pfenning

Ohio
Nurse Practitioner: Kate Gawlik
Advocate: Meredith Foxx

Oklahoma
Nurse Practitioner: Leah Melton
Advocate: Rep. Josh Cockroft

Oregon
Nurse Practitioner: Nicole Bennett
Advocate: Jenn Baker

Pacific U.S. Territories
Nurse Practitioner: Meagan Bamba-Ada
Advocate: Felix Cabrera

Pennsylvania
Nurse Practitioner: Carolyn Garver
Advocate: Sen. Camera Bartolotta

Puerto Rico
Advocate: Marien Saade

Rhode Island
Nurse Practitioner: Xristin Maestri
Advocate: Madeleine Thibeault

South Carolina
Nurse Practitioner: Kristi Miller
Advocate: Judith Zink

South Dakota
Nurse Practitioner: Diane Kenkel
Advocate: Nicole Gibson

Tennessee
Nurse Practitioner: Tracie Moore
Advocate: W. Clay Jackson

Texas
Nurse Practitioner: Holly Jeffreys
Advocate: Rep. Stephanie Klick

U.S. Virgin Islands
Nurse Practitioner: Lisa Gay
Advocate: JudyAnne Ross

Utah
Nurse Practitioner: Rodney Newman
Advocate: Deanne Williams

Vermont
Nurse Practitioner: Michelle Wade
Advocate: Amy O'Meara

Virginia
Nurse Practitioner: Megan Hebdon
Advocate: Karen Budd

Washington
Nurse Practitioner: Carrie Boom
Advocate: Anne Piazza

West Virginia
Nurse Practitioner: Kendra Barker
Advocate: Gaylene Miller

Wisconsin
Nurse Practitioner: Mary Beck-Metzger
Advocate: Debra Casper

Wyoming
Nurse Practitioner: Mary Cox
Advocate: Mary Behrens

Alabama
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Michele H. Talley
Advocates: Dr. Nancy Turnham

Alaska
Nurse Practitioners: Ann Glasheen
Advocates: Dr. Kyle Bergquist

Arizona
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Sharon Falke
Advocates: Sen. Nancy Barto

Arkansas
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Nycole Oliver
Advocates: Pipere Brettell

California
Nurse Practitioners: Evy McNitt Silk
Advocates: Dr. Susanne J. Phillips

Colorado
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Patsy McGuire Cullen
Advocates: Reenie Zaccardi

Connecticut
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Nanette Alexander
Advocates: Rep. Theresa W. Conroy

Delaware
Nurse Practitioners: Maria R. Ash
Advocates: Dr. Stacey K. Graves

District of Columbia
Nurse Practitioners: Guinevere T. Que
Advocates: Chioma Nwachukwu

Florida
Nurse Practitioners: Hillary L. Morgan
Advocates: Sen. Aaron Bean

Georgia
Nurse Practitioners: Cheryl Kicklighter
Advocates: Angela M. Barco

Hawaii
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Anne Reynolds Leake
Advocates: Rep. Della Au Belatti

Idaho
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Melanie Nash

Illinois
Nurse Practitioners: Jill C. Cash

Indiana
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Nancy E. Edwards
Advocates: Dr. Erik P. Southard

Kansas
Nurse Practitioners: Jill Ariagno
Advocates: Melissa Marie Oropeza-Vail

Kentucky
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Deborah V. Thomas
Advocates: Col. Michele Fennel Shearer

Louisiana
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Jennifer Cameron
Advocates: Rep. Dustin Miller

Maine
Nurse Practitioners: Ann Elizabeth Obrien
Advocates: Patricia Hamilton

Maryland
Nurse Practitioners: S. Dale G. Jafari
Advocates: Dr. Diane Carole Seibert

Massachusetts
Nurse Practitioners: Komal Kenkare
Advocates: Colleen LaBelle

Michigan
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Patrick Hawkins
Advocates: Rep. Ken Yonker

Minnesota
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Beth Ann Good
Advocates: Dr. Brian Keith Goodroad

Mississippi
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Shonda Ricks Phelon
Advocates: Dr. Kristi Henderson

Missouri
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Kim K. McGinn-Perryman
Advocates: Fmr. Rep Jeanne Kirkton

Montana
Nurse Practitioners: Deborah Kern
Advocates: Joyce C. Dombrouski

Nebraska
Nurse Practitioners: Kathy Hoebelheinrich
Advocates: Dr. LeAnn R. Holmes

Nevada
Nurse Practitioners: Barbara Jean Ruscingno
Advocates: Sheryl Giordano

New Hampshire
Nurse Practitioners: Evelyn M. Stacy
Advocates: Mary Bidgood-Wilson

New Jersey
Nurse Practitioners: Victoria Ellen Eftychiou
Advocates: Dr. Dorothy A. Borrensen

New Mexico
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Liana K. Martinez
Advocates: Melissa Foster Rietz

New York
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Lisa M. Paplanus
Advocates: Dr. Susan Marks

North Carolina
Nurse Practitioners: Gerri Morrison
Advocates: Dr. Sara L. Hubbell

North Dakota
Nurse Practitioners: Gwen LR Witzel
Advocates: Cheryl Rising

Ohio
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Candy Sue Rinehart
Advocates: Sally Streiber

Oklahoma
Nurse Practitioners: Margaret Rosales
Advocates: Rep. Jonathan D. Echols

Oregon
Nurse Practitioners: Mary I. Fey
Advocates: Tracy E. Pozar

Pacific U.S. Territories
Nurse Practitioners: Anna Maria A. Cruz
Advocates: Teofila P. Cruz

Pennsylvania
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Eugene Thomas Lucas, Jr.
Advocates: Rep. Jesse Topper

Puerto Rico
Nurse Practitioners: Jorge Garcia
Advocates: Dr. Nancy Davila

Rhode Island
Nurse Practitioners: Eleanor Clapprood
Advocates: Dr. Andrew Saal

South Carolina
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Sheryl Lynn Mitchell
Advocates: Judith Curfman Thompson

South Dakota
Nurse Practitioners: Sue Hogue
Advocates: Rachel Waddell

Tennessee
Nurse Practitioners: Stan Bevis
Advocates: Rep. Jeremy Faison

Texas
Nurse Practitioners: Julia K. Kuzin
Advocates: Dr. Jan Zdanuk Dodd

U.S. Virgin Islands
Nurse Practitioners: J. Rakiiba Jackson

Utah
Nurse Practitioners: Lacey M. Eden
Advocates: Sen. David Hinkins

Vermont
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Barbara A. Rouleau
Advocates: Dr. Betty Rambur

Virginia
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Rebecca E. Sutter-Barrett
Advocates: Connie K. Henry (Posthumous)

Washington
Nurse Practitioners: Dr. Doquyen Le Huynh
Advocates: Dr. Gary Franklin

West Virginia
Nurse Practitioners: Deborah Casdorph
Advocates: Del. Amy Summers

Wisconsin
Nurse Practitioners: Marilyn Shutte
Advocates: Burton Wagner

Wyoming
Nurse Practitioners: Alicia Mae Le Pard
Advocates: Rep. Sue Wilson