2024 Board oF directors Candidates
We hope to receive YOUR nomination submission next year!
Gena Bryant BS, RRT-NPS, AE-C
Vision Statement
The Board’s stated values of service, integrity and leadership
as well as the vision to be an advocate for the patient are the
qualities I strive for every day. If chosen, I will join with you to
implement these same values and bring awareness and
education to the communities we serve regarding the
disease of asthma.
Clifton Dennis, RRT AE-C
Vision Statement
due to asthma. My mission is to provide education, information and service
to people with asthma. I believe in the power of a dedicated group of
people in making change happen. I have worked with several organizations
that are willing to effect change in the manner we educate and train other
healthcare professionals in looking at and caring for people with asthma. I
have had the pleasure of working with dedicated healthcare professionals
in making change happen and I would like to continue making change
happen with the Association of Asthma Educators.
Thomas Lamey, PhD, RRT, AE-C
Vision Statement
My vision for AAE is to strengthen organizational growth through highlighting best instructional and learner strategies that improves
asthma outcomes. My focus is on valid and reliable instructional strategies that capture the attention of the asthma patient through utilization of emerging technologies and real-life authentic practice. Within this scope, I think asthma educators need to further advocate for creation, implementation, and transformations of evidenced-based clinical practice guidelines specific to the asthma patient. We should be leaders in this, as asthma educators stand at the corner of high impact educational strategies and current treatment options for those diagnosed with asthma. Thank you for your consideration.
Stefanie Rollins, APRN-CNP, AE-C
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Vision Statement
My vision is to increase membership, further diversity, promote mentorship, and empower members through all endeavors. I am dedicated to helping provide successful educational opportunities and increasing mentorship opportunities among members throughout my term. I feel these opportunities are key to help members provide excellent evidence-based asthma education and strengthen our organization through collaboration and community. I have been blessed to incorporate the benefits of these opportunities with my patients and their families, and hope the same for each of our members. I have thoroughly enjoyed serving on the AAE board for last 3 years and would greatly appreciate the opportunity to continue serving on the board of this amazing organization.
Jessica Schuman, RN, BSN AE-C
Vision Statement
Joining the Association of Asthma Educators Board of Directors supports my vision of helping children with asthma breathe easier and live healthier. Over the past ten years, my goal has been to empower children to understand and take control of their asthma. Being a member, I plan to expand my knowledge by working with other experts while sharing my own experiences and being part of the team that influences asthma education policies and standards. I welcome the opportunity to network with organizations and stakeholders
involved in asthma prevention and treatment to help raise awareness and educate the public about asthma.
Anita B. Shuler, BS, RRT, RRT-NPS, AE-C
Vision Statement
I would like to join the AAE board of directors to increase my knowledge in the multi-disciplinary approach to providing asthma education to patients from all backgrounds, locations, and educational levels. I seek to be involved in delivering education to
healthcare professionals to improve the asthma management and outcomes for parents across the country. We can bridge the gap in
understanding between providers and families with comprehensive asthma education. The more families and parents know about asthma, the better their quality of life can be. I believe that an informed patient can successfully manage their disease and live a full life despite their asthma diagnosis.
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Jill Weeks,BS/RRT, AE-C, PDE
Vision Statement
To use my background as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and Certified Asthma Educator to help facilitate members of the Association of Asthma Educators in designing and implementing comprehensive evidence-based asthma education programs across the age continuum. To educate patients with a diagnosis of asthma, that when managed in partnership with healthcare professionals, they are limitless! They can have active lifestyles and participate in almost any activity they desire. To shift patient perception away from asthma being a disease or disability, and share the message that a diagnosis of asthma is a lifestyle. My membership on the board will contribute to my vision because I will be able to creatively apply my years of experience as a Respiratory Therapist and Certified Asthma Educator to help design programs and facilitate Asthma Educators goal of providing the very best clinical and educational programs for asthma patients across the age continuum. I want to be instrumental in shifting the idea that patients, and many heath care professionals, have that asthma is a chronic disease to the idea that asthma is a lifestyle. I would share the message that with asthma self-management skills and a partnership with health care professionals’ asthma patients can have an amazing quality of life.