
Representing Nurse Anesthetists in Oregon since 1935.
Caring for Oregon for more than 100 years.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are well-established, proven-safe and cost-effective anesthesia providers. Oregon currently has more than 350 CRNAs serving Oregonians in all care settings, 40% of whom practice in the non-metropolitan and rural regions of Oregon. ORANA itself dates back to 1935 and is the professional association for CRNAs who preside or practice in the region. Nearly 93% of all CRNAs working in Oregon belong to this professional organization.
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Officers and Board Members
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Dallas Regan, CRNA
President
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Andrea Hargis, DNP, CRNA
Vice President
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Samantha Medkiff, CRNA
Treasurer
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Andrea Hargis, DNP, CRNA
Immediate Past President
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Rebecca Graniti, CRNA
Director
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Kate Hopson, CRNA
Director
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Charles (Chase) Hoyt, CRNA
Director
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Derek Plotz, CRNA
Director
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Victoria Schmelzer, NSPM, CRNA
Director
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Linda Wenker, CRNA
Director
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Brittany Chew, SRNA
Student Rep
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Evelyn Bloomhart
Association Manager
Committee Members and Special Appointments
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Andrea Hargis, DNP, CRNA
Education
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Samantha Medkiff, CRNA
Finance
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Jared Fairchild, CRNA
Government Relations
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Andrea Hargis, DNP, CRNA
Nominating
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Kate Hopson, CRNA
PAC Chair
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Emily Closs, CRNA
Communications and Public Relations
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Joel Swift, CRNA
Federal Political Director (FPD)
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Shaun Jillions
Lobbyist
Corporate Sponsors

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P (503) 874-1105
Evelyn Bloomhart at evelyn@oregon-crna.org