AANEX Staff
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Diane Carter, RN, MSN, CS
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President and CEO |
In 1999, Diane Carter saw the need, and was the creative force behind the development of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators (AANAC). AANAC provides support for the work life of Nurse Assessment Coordinators. Since then she has provided the leadership and management to bring this start-up organization to national prominence with 8,000 professional clinicians receiving the most accurate, current information daily to support their professional work day. In addition, AANAC offers nationally recognized certification to Nurse Assessment Coordinators. With the launch of The American Association of Nurse Executive (AANEX) in 2007, materials, services and support are now available to Nurse Executives.
Prior to forming AANAC, Diane held positions as the Associate Director of the Colorado Association of Home and Services for the Aging, RAI/MDS Coordinator for the State of Colorado and was instrumental in successfully implementing the Colorado beta test for MDS automation and transmission. In addition, she conducted provider training throughout the state and nationally on a variety of regulatory issues. Diane was a HCFA instructor and advisor on Quality Indicators.
Formerly, the Deputy Director of Support and Analytical Services for the Health Facilities Division of the Colorado Department of Health and Environment, she worked extensively in survey and certification, complaint investigations and regulatory analysis. She is SMQT certified in survey and complaint investigations by CMS (formerly HCFA). Diane has been a provider trainer since 1990, when she was the Director of Regulatory Affairs for the Colorado Health Care Association where she has provided more than 300 programs in Colorado and nationally on a variety of issues including Federal regulation, survey and certification, OSHA regulations, Train the Trainer for Certified Nursing Assistants and a variety of other regulatory issues.
Diane worked for more than five years at the Center for Health Services Research, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, where she assisted in conducting the national Swing Bed Study; the Cost, Quality and Case Mix Study; the Teaching Nursing Home Study; and the Colorado Case Mix Study. She began her nursing career as a nursing assistant in Colorado nursing homes in the 1960s. She holds a Bachelors Degree in English and Nursing, and a Master in Nursing Administration. She is also a Clinical Specialist in Psychiatric Nursing. She began her career as the Director of Nursing in a Denver nursing home.
To contact Diane, click here.
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| Vice President of Operations |
Susan is responsible for financial management, human resources, facility management and information technology. Should you have specific questions related to AANEX's published financial reports (IRS form 990) or other organizational questions, contact Susan click here.
Susan has been in non-profit management in the Denver area for twenty years. Her experience is in many facets of the non-profit world, including program management, public policy, fundraising, and organizational development.
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Education Manager |
On-site workshops, training partners and the day-to-day management of the education/certification program for AANEX are Annette's responsibilities. Click here to contact Annette with your questions about obtaining C-NE™ certification through our online or on-site programs.
Annette makes sure you receive the quality educational programs that you expect from AANEX. With her five years of non-profit experience, especially in educational programming, you can be assured that Annette will provide the best member service when you need specialized assistance.
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| Membership Services Manager |
Can't remember your login name or your password? Questions about your membership? Burke assists individual members, corporate members, and business partners to achieve their full complement of member benefits. He can help you - click here to contact him.
Burke has bachelor's degrees in health care management and social science, with previous work experience as a legislative analyst for another specialty nurses' association, as a program manager for health care organizations and as a patient representative for a post-acute rehabilitation hospital.
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Director of Business Development |
The staff member who provides high-quality customer service for AANEX's business partners and exhibitors is Sophie Page. If you are looking for information about becoming an AANEX business partner, have questions about the benefits of working with AANEX or would like information on being an exhibitor at an AANEX national conference, contact Sophie by clicking here.
Sophie brings over 25 years of meeting planning, sales and marketing, fundraising and business development experience to AANEX. You will often find her on the telephone selling exhibiting space and sponsorships for conferences. Sophie travels all over the United States and attends tradeshows, conferences and conventions to market to potential new companies on becoming one of our many Business Partners.
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| Creative Director |
Ted's responsibilities are graphic design for AANEX. To contact Ted, click here.
Ted's professional experience includes owning his own creative design shop as well as the development of in-house design teams and creative marketing departments in the aviation and homebuilding industries. This experience conceptually focused on strategic initiatives and the integration of creative design into the global strategy, and he is utilizing this background within the AANEX structure.
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Accounting and Human Resources Manager |
Sheryl's responsibilities include accounting, human resources and, most important for AANEX members, corporate sponsors. If you or your employer are interested in discounted membership and educational fees for a multi-facility organization, click here to reach Sheryl.
Sheryl has worked at several non-profit organizations in the Denver area over the last thirty years, including eight years at Mile High United Way.
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| Office Manager |
Kay has been with AANEX since October of 2005. She is currently our Office Manager/Receptionist. She does her best to keep the office running smoothly. When you call AANEX, you will most likely be greeted by the cheerful, helpful voice. She delights in assisting our members and students, and finds so much gratification in doing so.
She has worked in an office all of her career, working for Farmers Insurance Group, Ash Grove Cement Company, RMH Electrical and Mechanical Contractors, Concentra Health Services and Intermap Technologies. Kay was born in Iola, Kansas, and spent the majority of her teen years in northeastern Kansas before moving to Colorado.
Though she has never worked in long-term care, she does live with and care for her 89-year-old mother.
To contact Kay, click here.
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| Office Assistant |
Amy is responsible for a wide variety of tasks for AANEX. She is the Formatting Editor for all educational manuals. She is also a primary contact for Corporate Sponsors, managing the membership and education data for each sponsor. Additionally, Amy supports the Business Partner program and AANEX Conferences. Click here to contact Amy.
Her experience in starting and managing her own business is extremely valuable experience for her work with AANEX. Amy's ability to be "jack-of-all-trades" and commitment to detail makes her a valuable member of the staff.
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Program Assistant - Membership |
Carolyn brings over 25 years of convention services and office administration to AANEX. At AANEX, she is a vital member of the Membership Services team, providing you with attention to your membership needs. When you call AANEX, you may very likely speak with Carolyn, as she also helps with member/student information.
Carolyn's background at MultiChannel News, the first newspaper for the cable industry, helps her in providing backup and clerical support for all areas of conference and meetings, as well as in the development of fliers, brochures, and related marketing materials.
Carolyn is customer-focused and values people!
To contact Carolyn, click here.
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Program Assistant - Education |
Marcie is Program Assistant for AANEX, where she is responsible for implementing the certification program. She might be grading your exam, and she certainly is the one sending out your certificate and C-NE pin. You might even speak to her as she assists in answering our phone.
Marcie has worked for several non-profit organizations including the Legal Assistance Foundation, the Principal Provider in Chicago and Suburban Cook County Free Legal Services in civil law matters. Most recently, she worked for the Chicago Transit Authority (the nation's second largest public transportation system).
She loves living in Denver, but whenever she has an opportunity, she likes to go home to Chicago and visit with family.
To contact Marcie, click here.
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Key Consultants
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Rena R. Shephard, MHA, RN, FACDONA, RAC-CT
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President of RRS Healthcare Consulting Services. |
Rena provides consulting and training services to long term care facilities, corporations, and attorneys nationwide.
Serves as a consultant to several of CMS' MDS-related projects, including the MDS 3.0 Validation project and to California 's Quality Improvement Organization.
Director of Nursing Services in skilled nursing facilities for 14 years, with expertise in all aspects of long term care.
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President, Robin Technologies, Inc.
AANEX Web Developer |
Gary is a former U.S. Marine with 21 years experience as a nurse in Long Term Care. He's held positions as a staff nurse, nurse aide trainer, assessment coordinator, and director of nursing.
A computer programmer, Gary has written software for service and financial industries as well has pharmacies and nursing homes. Naming it after his wife, he founded Robintek in 1999 to focus on
web technology. His first website, careplans.com has become a popular destination for nurses and nursing students. He has worked with the AANEX team from the beginning and is responsible
for developing the technology framework behind membership and education services.
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