Dana Evans, MHA, RRT, FACHE, FAARC, FNAP

Dana Evans, MHA, RRT, FACHE, FAARC, FNAP

Regional Respiratory Director, Illinois and Wisconsin, Advocate Health

Dana is the Regional Respiratory Care Director for the Illinois and Wisconsin divisions of Advocate Health supporting respiratory care teams in 28 hospitals. She is honored to serve as the 2025-2026 President of the American Association for Respiratory Care – a national professional association representing more than 40k members worldwide. Dana received a bachelor's degree in respiratory care and a master's degree in healthcare administration from the University of Missouri. She has a demonstrated history of progressive leadership roles and is passionate about mentoring and supporting other leaders. Dana is recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the American Association for Respiratory Care and the National Academies of Practice.