The success of the AAST is due largely to volunteer committee members who provide an invaluable service to the association. By contributing through diverse activities and projects, committees and councils assist the organization in advancing and promoting the sleep technology profession.
Volunteer Process
Applications are taken annually by the AAST, of AAST members in good standing. The call is open for two weeks on September 1, annually.
This year’s call for volunteers will close on Friday, September 15. We encourage you to apply at the form below which will take less than 10 minutes to complete. Volunteering with AAST gives you the opportunity to connect with fellow members, share ideas and gain valuable leadership experience all while making a difference in our organization and industry.
Access the AAST 2023 Volunteer Application Form
To learn more about all of AAST’s committees, each are listed below. Please contact AAST at info@aastweb.org or 630-737-9720, if you have questions about volunteering on one of AAST's open committees or the application process.
Standards and Guidelines Committee
The charge of the Standards and Guidelines Committee is to develop and update appropriate technical guidelines and competencies, position statements, educational guidelines, care plans, and other tools for evaluation and monitoring patients with sleep disorders based on literature review, expert opinion, consensus, and the American Academy of Sleep Medicine accreditation standards and Clinical Practice Parameters.
- Lisa Endee, MPH, RRT-SDS, RPSGT, RST, Board Liaison
- Russell Rozensky, MS, RRT-SDS, CPFT, RPSGT, Chair
- Kayla Wisniewski, RPSGT, Vice-Chair
- Danieliza Juniis-Johnson, MSE, LPN, RPSGT, RST
- Geoff Eade, RPSGT, CCSH
- Rose Batenhorst, RPSGT, RRT
- Tim Statza, RPSGT, RST, RCP
- Jacalyn Oravec, RST, RPSGT, RRT
Editorial Committee
The Editorial Committee serves to help guide, curate, and author the content strategy for AAST, playing an instrumental role in the development of themes and topics, identifying sources, and providing input on the content strategy and channels for delivery of the A2Zzz publication, AAST blogs, and more.
- Bretton Lane, RPSGT, Chair
- Renae Davis, RPSGT, CCSH, Board Liaison
- Brandon Ramirez, RPSGT, CCSH
- Colton Wiggins, RPSGT
- Geoff Eade, RPSGT, CCSH
- Rachael Graham, CRT, RCP, RPSGT
- Ryan Lott, RPSGT
- Jessica Moore
Educational Advisory Committee
The Education Advisory Resource Committee is a resource group of volunteers who will be guided by the AAST staff to strategize initiatives, guide best practices, and serve as ambassadors. Advisory members are visionaries, thought-leaders, strategizers, and ambassadors that come from AAST’s many constituencies.
- Sarah Brennecka, BA, RPSGT, Board Liaison
- Kevin Adley, RPSGT, CCSH, Chair
- Jana Perrin, RPSGT, Vice Chair
- Bryan Beaudette, RPSGT, CCSH
- Daniel D. Lane, MAPsy, BS, RPSGT, CCSH
- Denise Alexander, RRT, RPSGT
- James Shannon Dean, BS, RPSGT, CCSH
- Russell Rosensky, RPSGT, CPFT, CCSH
- Tammy Muth-Davis, RRT, RPSGT
- Tammy Taylor, RRT, RPSGT
- Tessa Klucznyk, RPSGT
- Matthew Griggs, RPSGT
- Christen Oram, RRT, RPSGT, CCSH
- Dottie Covey-Elleby, RPSGT
CEC Accreditation Committee
The charge of the CEC Accreditation Committee is to review and recommend CE credits for sleep educational activities, including courses, lectures, workshops and computer based learning activities ensuring that all meet high standards and fulfill the CEC Program criteria approved by the AAST Board of Directors.
- Steven Lenik, RPSGT, RST, Committee Chair
- Charli Evans, RPSGT, RST, Committee Vice Chair
- Jon Atkinson, BS, RPSGT, CCSH, FAAST
- Linda Berry, RPSGT
- Lisa Bond, RPSGT, RST
- Kristina Davis, RPSGT, RST
- Thomas Finstuen, RPSGT, RST, R. EEG T.
- Luanne Garrett, BA, RPSGT
- Daniel Herold, RPSGT
- LeeAnn Magee, RRT, RPSGT
- Monique Moore, RPSGT
- Regina Pitts, RPSGT