Indiana State Assembly of AST

Indiana State Assembly of AST proudly announces the 2025 Spring Workshop on Saturday, March 1 at Ivy Tech Terre Haute!

Registration will be opening up soon, so keep an eye out on our website: www.indianastateassembly.org
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Indiana State Assembly of AST has their fellow Florida State Assembly of AST, Inc and all of their residents in our thoughts and prayers.

We are hoping you all are safe and out of the path of destruction. Please keep us and other state assemblies up-to-date. ❤️🙏

Happy birthday to a past ISA and Association of Surgical Technologists National President, Sherri Alexander !

Happy birthday to one of two new directors on Indiana State Assembly of AST board, Sara Velligan!

Let's wish these two an AMAZING 'happy birthday'!

Day 2 of AccredX and the presenters are knocking it OUT OF THE PARK!!! Indiana State Assembly of AST have been learning some wonderful things!

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Executive Board PUMPED to represent Indiana State Assembly of AST at AccredX!

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A beautiful day in Indianapolis for the AccredX Conference! If you're here, stop by and say 'hi' to your Indiana State Assembly of AST Executive Board!

Indiana State Assembly of AST Fall Conference and Business Meeting has an AMAZING turnout....90 attendees! 💥BOOM💥

New faces, familiar faces, long-time-no-see faces and LOTS of students! This is what Conference is all about!💙

GET TO KNOW YOUR BOARD!!

Say 'hello' to your Indiana State Assembly of AST President!

Mimi Tammen, CST, CSFA, FAST

Mimi graduated from IU Health Methodist Surgical Technology program in 2013 then advanced her career by becoming a Certified Surgical First Assist in 2016 through Meridian Institute of Surgical Assisting in Nashville, TN. She has held numerous positions on the ISA Board since 2015 along with multiple committee positions with Association of Surgical Assistants and as an Advisory Board Member for Meridian. Mimi received the distinguished F.A.S.T. honor with AST in 2022 and has been a National Delegate since 2015. She is currently a much needed/ deserved hiatus as a First Assist. Mimi’s hobbies include: fulfilling her bucket list wishes, traveling solo and being the best dog mom!

GET TO KNOW YOUR BOARD!

Say 'hello' to one of five directors on your Indiana State Assembly of AST

Corinda Maday, CST

Corinda attended Ivy Tech in Indianapolis, IN and has been a CST for 6 years. She is currently employed at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in South Bend, IN and specializes in neuro/spine. Her hobbies include reading, socializing and playing with her two kids.

GE TO KNOW YOUR BOARD!

Say 'hello' to one of five directions for Indiana State Assembly of AST

Amanda Davis, CST

Amanda attended Ivy Tech in Indianapolis, IN and has been a CST for 6 years. She is currently employed at IU Health Methodist Hospital. She specializes in vascular surgery as a CST and radiology tech. her hobbies include DIY projects and exploring foreign countries.

GET TO KNOW YOUR BOARD!

Say 'hello' to one of five directors for Indiana State Assembly of AST .

Brittany Chipules, CST

Brittany has been a CST since 2015 and graduated from Ivy Tech in Valparaiso, IN. Orthopedics is her specialty and favorite cases being proximal humeral fractures and complex ankle reconstructions. Her hobbies include trying new restaurants with friends, baking, reading and seeing off-Broadway shows.

Happy National Surgical Technologist Week!!

We celebrate you EVERYDAY, but the spotlight is EXTRA bright today!

GET TO KNOW YOUR BOARD!!

Say ' hello' to one of five Directors for Indiana State Assembly of AST

Lora Hofmann, CST, BSHA

Lora is a 2007 graduate of Ivy Tech Community College in Terre Haute. After graduation, Lora
began scrubbing at Union Hospital in Terre Haute and St. Vincent Clay Hospital in Brazil. In
2014, Lora took a full-time faculty position for the Ivy Tech Surgical Technology Program. In 2017, she was named Program Chair and also received her Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from St.
Mary of the Woods College. In her spare time, Lora loves attending concerts, Jeeping, and restoring antique cars with her husband. She also enjoys loving on her two Boxers, Jager and Bailey.

GET TO KNOW YOUR BOARD!

Say 'hello' to one of five ISA Directors!

Mollye Banks, CST, FAST

Mollye graduated from Surgical Tech School in 1991. She has held several board positions on both the state and national level and in 2017, received her F.A.S.T. Mollye loves to travel and spend time with her grandchildren

Unfortunately, ISA will have to cancel Student Night 😭

GET TO KNOW YOUR BOARD!

Let's scream a big 'hello' to your Indiana State Assembly of AST Secretary!

Eudahnas 'Dahni' Crutchfield, CST

Eudahnas has been practicing Surgical Technology since 2014 primarily in the cardiothoracic service. She obtained a BAS in Health Services and is currently a Clinical Educator with IU Methodist. Eudahnas enjoys all things fashion and in her free time, she enjoys karaoke and creating new candle fragrances for her small business.

Remember, ISA Fall Conference is quickly approaching, so make sure to register at:

https://www.indianastateassembly.org/event-details/isa-ast-fall-conference-2024

Say 'hello' to you ISA Treasurer:

Cortney Hartman, CST, FAST

Cortney started her career as a Surgical Technologist in 2006. After scrubbing on multiple heart
teams for 11 years she moved into education. Those roles include Adjunct Instructor,
Perioperative Educator for a large healthcare system, Surgical Simulation Specialist at an
advanced medical simulation lab, and she currently works in the medical device industry with
the new product development team. She holds two certifications in sterile processing, received
the FAST award in 2021, and sits on multiple program advisory committees. Cortney previously
served two terms as a director on the Indiana board and represented the state as national delegate
five times. She is the owner of Surgical Tech Educator LLC.

Say 'hello to your Indiana State Assembly of AST Board of Directors!!

Vice-president Tracy Jackson, CST, FAST

Tracy has been a Certified Surgical Technologist for 15 years, CST Educator for 2.5 years and Perioperative Support Service Manager and Central Sterile Processing Manager for 2 years. Tracy has held various positions for ISA since 2015 and Delegate since 2017. On the national level she has obtained the Fellowship of the Association of Surgical Technology distinction in 2021, and currently is Co-Chair for the Bylaws, Resolutions and Parliamentary Procedures Committee. Even more gratefully, she is a wife and mother of 4 children and a fur-baby Morkie.

Reminder: ISA Fall Conference is on September 21st at IU Health Methodist Indiana. Please register at:
https://www.indianastateassembly.org/event-details/isa-ast-fall-conference-2024

Hope to see you there!