AACN Welcomes the 116th Congress Wednesday, January 9, 2019 On January 2-3, AACN Board Chair Dr. Ann Cary and President and CEO Dr. Deborah Trautman celebrated the commencement of the 116th Congress on Capitol Hill. AACN leadership met with over 35 Members of Congress, on both sides of the aisle, to share the importance of advancing health care and higher education. View the infographic. Categories: Policy & Advocacy