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, 2021 - June 30, 2022
Sue Cole, PA-C
President
Gabrielle Zecha, PA-C
Immediate Past-President
Eileen Ravella, 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 |
| Region 6 Director |
TBD |
AAPA DELEGATES
| AAPA Chief Delegate |
Justin Thibeault, PA-C |
| AAPA 2 year Delegate |
Linda Dale, PA-C |
| AAPA 1 year Delegate |
Stephanie Granvall, PA-C |
| AAPA 1 year Delegate |
Terry Kinney, PA-C |
| AAPA 1 year Delegate |
Danielle Satow, PA-C |
| AAPA 1 year Delegate Alternate |
Sue Cole, PA-C |
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WAPA COMMITTEES & PA LIAISONS
| DEBI (Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Inclusion) |
Gaby Romero, PA-C |
| CME Committee |
Lyn Storm, PA-C (Co-chair)
Allison Warmington, PA-C (Co-chair)
Leanne Brink, MBA-HC, 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 |
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 |
Theresa Schimmels, PA-C
Jim Anderson, PA-C |
| Membership Committee |
Bonnie Joy, PA-C (Chair)
Michael Corsilles, ND, PA-C
Danielle Satow, PA-C
Brianna Gutierrez, PA-C
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| Marketing and Public Relations |
Leah Yoke, PA-C (Chair) |
| Early Career Committee (Co-Chairs) |
Matthew Grisso and Sarah Serpinas, PA-C |
| Veterans Committee |
David Carnes, PA-C (Chair) |
WAPA Student Representatives
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Seattle: Kaitlyn Mohan
Spokane:
Tacoma: |
| WSMA Liaison (BOT, HOD, IAS) |
Linda Dale, D.H.Ed., PA-C |
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