Leadership
MISSION
To cultivate a diverse and collaborative presence across all aspects of healthcare through advocacy, policy, and leadership. To exemplify professional growth, fortitude, and resilience in order to cultivate PA career development in WA state.
VISION
The Vision of the Washington Academy of PAs is to empower PAs to practice, without barriers, at their highest level of education and experience while fully realizing PAs as integral members and leaders of Washington’s healthcare team.
OFFICERS | July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023
Eileen Ravella, PA-C
President
Sue Cole, PA-C
Immediate Past-President
Linda Dale, PA-C
President Elect
Bonnie Joy, PA-C
Secretary
Michelle Cardenas, PA-C
Treasurer
Chelsea Hager, JD
Lobbyist
DIRECTORS
| Region 1 Director |
Kelsey Pruitt, PA-C |
| Region 2 Director |
TBD |
| Region 3 Director |
Marcy Shapley, PA-C |
| Region 4 Director |
Sara Passey, PA-C |
| Region 5 Director |
Devlyn Neveux, PA-C |
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AAPA DELEGATES
| AAPA Chief Delegate |
Linda Dale, PA-C |
| AAPA 2 year Delegate |
Justin Thibeault, PA-C |
| AAPA 1 year Delegate |
Joshua Lumsden, PA-C |
| AAPA 1 year Delegate |
Jay O'Neill, PA-C |
| AAPA 1 year Delegate |
Gabe Zecha, PA-C |
| AAPA 1 year Delegate Alternate |
Eileen Ravella, PA-C |
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WAPA COMMITTEES & PA LIAISONS
| DEBI (Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Inclusion) |
Gaby Romero, PA-C |
| CME Committee |
Troy Bender, Chair
Eileen Ravella
Leah Hampson Yoke
Laura Katers
Linda Dale
Daytheon D. Sturges
Agnes Lovell
Laura DesEnfants
Marey Schwietert
Christopher Tremonti
Sara Passey
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| Development and Fundraising |
TBD (Chair) |
| Nominating - Elections Committee |
TBD |
| Finance Committee |
Michelle Cardenas, PA-C |
| Legislative & Health Policy Council |
Linda Dale, D.H.Ed, PA-C (Chair)
Christi Dahlgren, PA-C
Jennifer Morris, PA-C
Monica Morrison, PA-C
Jenna Newcomb, PA-C
Eileen Ravella, PA-C
Justin Sassone, PA-C
Paul Surrette, PA-C
Gabe Zecha, PA-C
Chelsea Hager, JD
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| Liaison to the Osteopathic Board |
TBD |
| Lobbyist |
Chelsea Hager, JD |
| Medical Quality Assurance Commission |
Arlene Dourough, PA-C
Jim Anderson, PA-C |
| Membership Committee |
Bonnie Joy, PA-C (Chair)
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| Marketing and Public Relations |
Leah Yoke, PA-C (Chair) |
| Early Career Committee (Co-Chairs) |
Sarah Serpinas, PA-C |
| Veterans Committee |
David Carnes, PA-C (Chair) |
WAPA Student Representatives
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TBD in September Student Elections
Seattle:
Spokane:
Tacoma: |
| WSMA Liaison (BOT, HOD, IAS) |
Linda Dale, D.H.Ed., PA-C |
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