June 2025

Dear Diversity CRNA Family,

As we reflect on the momentum we’ve built this spring, I’m filled with deep gratitude and renewed optimism for the road ahead. In June, we proudly hosted our 68th Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshop at the Hosanna House in Pittsburgh, PA. It was an energizing and purpose-filled weekend that reminded us why our mission is more vital than ever.

This season also marks a powerful new chapter in our journey. With the appointment of our new Diversity CRNA President, Board of Directors, and a growing group of CRNA volunteers, we are embracing a fresh wave of leadership, innovation, and shared vision. These changemakers bring with them a deep commitment to mentorship, advocacy, and the elevation of diverse voices in nurse anesthesia—values that continue to guide every aspect of our work.

At a time when attacks on equity and democracy persist, our resolve is stronger than ever. Diversity CRNA will remain a steadfast force, adapting, pushing forward, and standing as a beacon for those charting their path toward this profession. Our strength is rooted in purpose and you, our community.

In our next newsletter, we look forward to introducing our newly appointed leaders and highlighting the key committees they’ll be guiding. Their stories, dedication, and strategies will no doubt inspire and energize you, as they have all of us.

And don’t forget registration is now open for our upcoming 2025 Zoom Diversity CRNA Information Sessions! Space is limited, and in-person events are already at capacity, so be sure to secure your spot for the Saturday virtual sessions:

Upcoming 2025 Diversity CRNA Events:

• Rosalind Franklin University | August 22–24 (Closed & At Capacity; Saturday Zoom Info Session Still Open)
• Emory University | September 12–14 (Closed & At Capacity; Saturday Zoom Info Session Still Open)
• Midwestern University | October 17–19 (Registration opens July 2025)

Please note: Registration is required for all events. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

Thank you for your continued support and unwavering belief in this mission.

Together, we are not just changing the face of nurse anesthesia; we are shaping its future.

We celebrate the emancipation of African Americans who were enslaved in Galveston, Texas, in 1865. On June 17, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law Juneteenth, a federal holiday.

A historic moment on June 19, 1865, a Union general, arrived in Galveston, Texas, to inform enslaved African-Americans of their freedom and that the Civil War had ended. 

General Granger’s announcement put into effect the Emancipation Proclamation signed on January 1, 1863 by President Lincoln. 

In-Person 2025 Events

Diversity CRNA Information Session & Airway Simulation Lab Workshops

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