AARC’s Strategic Plan Empowers Members to Lead Change

By AARC Perspectives

April 30, 2026 | 1 min read

In this episode of the AARC Perspectives Podcast, we dive into the development, goals, and impact of the AARC’s 2026-28 Strategic Plan with Dan Garrett, CAE, AARC Executive Director, and Dana Evans, MHA, RRT, RRT-NPS, FACHE, FAARC, FNAP, AARC President. This episode also highlights how AARC leadership and staff are working toward the strategic plan’s established goals, and how committee participation helps transform both your career, the profession as a whole, and the organization.

Additional Resources

AARC 2026-28 Strategic Plan
AARC Leadership and Governance

Guests

Dana Evans

Dana Evans, MHA, RRT, RRT-NPS, FACHE, FAARC, FNAP is the AARC President and a board-certified healthcare leader with 15+ years in progressive respiratory and leadership roles.

Dan Garrett

Dan Garrett, CAE, is the Executive Director of the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), one of the nation’s largest professional organizations dedicated to advancing the respiratory care profession and improving patient care for individuals with cardiopulmonary disease.

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