Leadership
MISSION
To ensure education, professional growth, resilience, and sustainability of the PA profession through representation of PAs in WA state. To cultivate a diverse and unified presence across all aspects of healthcare through advocacy,policy, and leadership.
VISION
Our vision is to fully realize PAs as integral members and leaders of Washington’s healthcare team and empower PAs to practice without barriers and at their highest level of education and training.
OFFICERS
Gabe Zecha, PA-C
President
Eileen Ravella, PA-C
Immediate Past-President
Sue Cole, PA-C
President Elect
Laura Wendzich, PA-C
Secretary
Michelle Cardenas, PA-C
Treasurer
Chelsea Hager, JD
Lobbyist
DIRECTORS
| Region 1 Director |
Tamara Brining, PA-C, MMSc |
| Region 2 Director |
Randall Kelly, PA-C |
| Region 3 Director |
Marcy Shapley, PA-C |
| Region 4 Director |
Sara Passey, PA-C |
| Region 5 Director |
Devlyn Neveux, PA-C |
| Region 6 Director |
Tei Habenicht, PA-C |
AAPA DELEGATES
| AAPA Chief Delegate |
Lyle Larson, PA-C, PhD |
| AAPA 2 year Delegate |
Justin Thibeault, PA-C |
| AAPA 1 year Delegate |
Leanne Brink, MBA-HC, PA-C |
| AAPA 1 year Delegate |
Anju Jain, MS, ATC, PA-C |
| AAPA 1 year Delegate |
John Tomchick, PA-C |
| AAPA 1 year Delegate Alternate |
Gabe Zecha, PA-C |
| AAPA 1 year Delegate Alternate |
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WAPA COMMITTEES & PA LIAISONS
| Committee on Diversity |
Sarith Keo, PA-C |
| CME Committee |
Leanne Brink, MBA-HC, PA-C
Sylvan Lowens, PA-C
Monica Morrison, PA-C
Cameron Winter, PA-C
Leah Yoke, PA-C
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| Development and Fundraising |
TBD (Chair) |
| Elections Committee |
Dale Sanderson, PA-C |
| Finance Committee |
Michelle Cardenas, PA-C |
| Legislative & Health Policy Council |
Linda Dale, D.H.Ed, PA-C (Chair)
Randall Dickson, MSPA, PA-C
Lyle Larson, PA-C
Lynn Majors, PA-C
Monica Morrison, PA-C
Jenna Newcomb, PA-C
Eileen Ravella, PA-C
Betty Stewart, PA-C
Lyn Storm, PA-C
Gabe Zecha, PA-C
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| Liaison to the Osteopathic Board |
TBD |
| Lobbyist |
Chelsea Hager, JD |
| Medical Quality Assurance Commission |
Theresa Schimmels, PA-C
Jim Anderson, PA-C |
| Membership Committee |
Bonnie Joy, PA-C (Chair)
Michael Corsilles, ND, PA-C
Anju Jain, MS, ATC, PA-C
Randall Kelly, PA-C
Heather McKnight, B.S, PA-S
Danielle Satow, PA-C
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| Marketing and Public Relations |
Leah Yoke, PA-C (Chair) |
| Student Affairs Committee |
Kari Holman, PA-C |
| Veterans Committee |
Joanne Mulder, PA-C (Chair) |
WAPA Student Representatives
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Heritage: Heather McKnight, PA-S
Seattle: Alexandria Lahdya, PA-S
Spokane: Aaron Libolt, PA-S
Tacoma: Patrick Owens, PA-S |
| WSMA Liaison (BOT, HOD, IAS) |
Linda Dale, D.H.Ed., PA-C |
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