Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners Welcome 2026 Class of Fellows
Media Contact: Bryan Black
Now 1,000 members strong, these exemplary health care leaders will be honored at the 2026 AANP National Conference in June.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) recognizes the outstanding achievements and exemplary service of 59 AANP members who have been accepted into the prestigious Fellows of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP) program. Practicing in 27 U.S. states, these nurse practitioner (NP) leaders will be inducted on June 25 at the 2026 AANP National Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. The new Fellows will join an elite and diverse group of 998 NPs who have made — and who continue to make — a positive and profound impact on national and global health.
Established in 2000, the FAANP program is dedicated to the advancement of NPs and the high-quality health care they provide. Recognized as NP leaders who have made outstanding contributions to NP education, policy, clinical practice and research, AANP Fellows volunteer their expertise as reviewers, topical experts, committee members, journal contributors, mentors and more. FAANP strives to support the AANP mission, develop NP leaders of the future and advance the NP role. Now 1,000 members strong, please join AANP in welcoming the new class of fellows into this prestigious program.
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Meet the 2026 FAANP Inductees
Katie Andersen Reisterstown, MD Vera Barton-Maxwell Wheeling, WV Tracey Bell Coraopolis, PA Felesia Bowen Birmingham, AL Edward Briggs Saint Petersburg, FL Katie Buys Starkville, MS Maya Clark-Cutaia Philadelphia, PA Christine Corbett La Luz, NM Alicia Craig-Rodriguez Tallahassee, FL Renee Davis Pensacola, FL Catherine Durham Charleston, SC Andrea Efre Tampa, FL Audwin Fletcher Richland, MS Tracy George Latta, SC Kelly Gonzales Elkhorn, NE Tracy Halasz Charleston, SC Juliana Hall Tucson, AZ Mary Haras Chicago, IL Wanda Hilliard Austin, TX Melissa Hinton Saint George, UT Charleen Jacobs-McFarlane Saddle Brook, NJ Brayden Kameg Pittsburgh, PA Nicole Kroll College Station, TX Angel Kuo Albany, CA Louis Magyar Alexandria, VA Lauren Mays Bremen, AL Ellen McCabe New York, NY Celia McIntosh Rochester, NY Robert Metzger Colleyville, TX Jacqueline Michael Garland, TX Colleen Moss Franklin, TN Dawn Mutchko Absecon, NJ Catherine Nadeau Tampa, FL Desi Newberry Holly Springs, NC Allison Norful Wilton, CT Ricky Norwood El Dorado Hills, CA Lucia Novak Rockville, MD Melody O'Connor Swansboro, NC April Odom Homewood, IL Pamela Ograbisz Marietta, GA Komkwuan Paruchabutr Vienna, VA Suzanne Paul Denver, CO Julia Ponder Little Rock, AR Margaret Quinn Barnegat, NJ Andrya Rivera-Burciaga San Juan, TX Jeannie Rodriguez Sharpsburg, GA Gina Rowe Rio Rancho, NM Diane Rybacki Murfreesboro, TN Andrea Sebastian Arlington, TN Hyosim Seon-Spada Boxborough, MA Tedra Smith Hoover, AL Matthew Sorenson College Station, TX Grace Sun Tyler, TX Laura Swoboda Mequon, WI Rhigel Tan Las Vegas, NV Jannyse Tapp Madison, TN Rebecca Tsusaki Houston, TX Lois Wessel Takoma Park, MD Jordan Yakoby New York, NY
Celebrate This Milestone in the 2026 Induction Program Book
AANP members, colleagues, supporting institutions, family and friends may honor this special milestone by placing a congratulatory message or advertisement in the official 2026 Induction Program Book. This is a meaningful way to recognize your Fellow’s accomplishments and share your pride and support as they are honored.
Please use the Induction Program Ad Order Form to complete your order and contact faanp@aanp.org for assistance. Completed artwork and payment are due on or before April 22, 2026.
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The American Association of Nurse Practitioners® (AANP) is the largest professional membership organization for nurse practitioners (NPs) of all specialties. It represents the interests of the more than 461,000 licensed NPs in the U.S. AANP provides legislative leadership at the local, state and national levels, advancing health policy; promoting excellence in practice, education and research; and establishing standards that best serve NPs' patients and other health care consumers. As The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®, AANP represents the interests of NPs as providers of high-quality, cost-effective, comprehensive, patient-centered health care. For more information about NPs, visit aanp.org.