Leadership
OAPA, a constituent organization of the American Academy of Physician Associates, is governed by a 13 member Board of Directors from across Ohio. Elections for these positions are held in the spring with terms beginning July 1.
Want to voice a thought, share an idea, or interested in becoming more involved? We would appreciate hearing from you at oapa@ohiopa.com. We encourage members to run for leadership positions or volunteer on committees.
President
Matthew Freado, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2024
President Elect
Nathan Hart, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2024
Immediate Past President
Jennifer Marangoni, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2024
Student Representative
Daniel Bixel, PA-S
Term expires June 30, 2024
Student Representative - Elect
Romal Patel, PA-S
Term expires June 30, 2024
Region 1 Director
Tyler Fitzgerald, PA-C
Cleveland East of the Cuyahoga River
Term expires June 30, 2025
Region 2 Director
Michele Gavin, PA-C
Cleveland West of the Cuyahoga River
Term expires June 30, 2025
Region 3 Director
Natalie Talboo, PA-C
Akron, Canton, and Youngstown Areas
Term expires June 30, 2024
Diversity Committee Chair
Karen Roane, PA-C
Education Committee Chair
Adrian Gorzitze-Maxey, PA-C
Public Relations Committee Chair
Michell McDiffett, PA-C
Reimbursement Committee Chair
Clayton Rotuno, PA-C
Student Affairs Committee Chair
Tyler Fitzgerald, PA-C
AAPA Delegate
David Dzurick, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2025
AAPA Delegate
Patricia Hirkala, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2025
AAPA Delegate
Shannon Urena, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2026
Student Representative
Daniel Bixel, PA-S
Lake Erie College
2022-2023
Jennifer Marangoni, PA-C
