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About ANA\California

ANA\California is the state chapter of the American Nurses Association.

ANA\California is a 501(c)6 lobbying organization, advocating for and representing all registered nurses in the state of California, without regard to specialty or practice setting.

Joining ANA\California ensures that registered nurses will continue to provide safe, competent, and quality health care to Californians.

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MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of ANA\California is to optimize nursing’s contribution to the health and wellbeing of individuals, families, and communities. As nurses, this primary commitment to society guides and shapes our efforts to foster nursing practice standards, promote professional and leadership development, influence public policy and enhance professional practice environments.

VISION STATEMENT

ANA\California, a constituent member of ANA shapes the future of healthcare in California by advocating for public policy and the nursing profession.

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION & BYLAWS

View ANA\California's governing documents here.

DATA PRIVACY
POLICY

View ANA\California's data privacy policy here.

Contact Us

1107 9th Street | Suite 350
Sacramento, CA 95814
Office: 916-346-4590

anac@anacalifornia.org

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Staff

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Dr. Marketa Houskova DNP, MAIA, BA, RN

CEO

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Teresa Manquera

Executive Assistant

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Jared Fesler

Communications & Programs Manager

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Chelsea Gianna

Communications & Member Engagement Coordinator

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors

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Dr. Christine Tarver DNP, RN, CNS, NEA-BC

President

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Dr. Dan Weberg PhD, MHI, RN, FAAN

Vice President

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Alicia Truelove MSN, RN, CV-BC, NPD-BC 

Secretary

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Dr. Susan Opas PhD, RN-C, PNP-BC, CNS, PMHS-BC, SN, CHES

Treasurer

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Gilanie De Castro
BSN, RN, OCN, NE-BC, CNML


Legislative Director

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Dr. Danisha Jenkins PhD, RN, CCRN, NEA-BC, NHDP-BC

Nursing Practice Director

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Dr. Christina Kelley
DNP, APRN, AGCNS-BC, NE-BC, NPD-BC, CCRN-K


Nursing Education Director

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Rebekah Dzida
MSN, RN


Membership Director

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Dr. Anita Girard DNP, RN, NEA-BC

Immediate Past President

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