2026 Board of DirectorsMeet the dedicated leaders guiding the Florida Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants forward in advancing excellence in anesthesia care and professional development. Executive Board
Bailey Hocking, MHSc, CAA
President
Education: Nova Southeastern University - Tampa Position: Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Organization: Envision Healthcare
Shane McDonald, CAA
President-Elect
Position: Associate Program Director, Nova Southeastern University Anesthesiologist Assistant Program Clinical: Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, Cleveland Clinic
Heather Schenck, CAA
Immediate Past President
Position: APP Manager, Orlando Health Academic: Lab Director/Assistant Professor, Nova Southeastern University Clinical: Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, Anesthesiologists of Greater Orlando
Elizabeth Carter, M.H.Sc., CAA
Treasurer
Academic: Program Director/Assistant Professor, Nova Southeastern University Clinical: Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, Envision Healthcare Media: FAAA Light Out Podcast Host
Edward Bolanos, CAA
Secretary
Position: Chief APP, Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, Envision Healthcare Academic: Assistant Professor, Nova Southeastern University Board of Directors
Andrea Regan, CAA
Director
Academic: Assistant Professor, Nova Southeastern University Clinical: Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, US Anesthesia Partners Additional: Virtual Career Guest Lecturer, FSU Exercise Physiology Course
Kate Huether, CAA
Director
Position: Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Organization: Orlando Health
Michael Mingione, MHSc, CAA
Director
Academic: Department Chair, South University Clinical: Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, Sheridan Healthcorp
Mark Leonard, CAA
Director
Academic: Assistant Program Director, Assistant Professor, Director of Simulation and Ultrasound Education, Nova Southeastern University Clinical: Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, HCA Healthcare
Jennifer Donoso, CAA
Director
Position: Founder and Anesthesiologist Assistant Organization: Anesthesia One Source
John Rippy, CAA
Director
Academic: Assistant Program Director, South University Clinical: Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, Cleveland Clinic
Rashaan Mims, CAA
Director
Position: Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant Organization: AdventHealth |