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 become 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
Madeline A. Meyers, PA-C, DMSc
Term expires June 30, 2027
President Elect
Michell McDiffett, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Term expires June 30, 2027
Immediate Past President
Clayton Rotuno, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2027
Secretary - Treasurer
Braden Bizon, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2028
Vice President
Emily A. Kohler, MSBS, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2027
Student Representative
Catherine Courtney, PA-S
Term expires June 30, 2027
Region 1 Director
Jay Mihalek, PA-C, MS
Zip Codes: 440 and 441 east of the Cuyahoga River, 442, 443, 444, 445
Term expires June 30, 2027
Region 2 Director
Amy Wilson, MSBS, PA-C
Zip Codes: 440 and 441 west of the Cuyahoga River, 448, 449
Term expires June 30, 2027
Region 3 Director
Samantha M. Kibler, PA-C
East Central and Southeast Ohio
Zip Codes: 437, 438, 439, 446, 447, 457
Term expires June 30, 2028
Region 4 Director
Matthew Freado, MBA, PA-C
Central and South Central Ohio
Zip Codes: 430, 431, 432, 433, 456
Term expires June 30, 2028
Region 5 Director
Kyley M. Keene, PA-C
Northwest Ohio
Zip Codes: 434, 435, 436, 458
Term expires June 30, 2028
Region 6 Director
Emily Brown, MPAS, PA-C
West Central Ohio
Zip Codes: 453, 454, 455 (greater Dayton area)
Term expires June 30, 2027
Region 7 Director
Anu Mathur, DMSc, MS, PA-C
Southwest Ohio
Zip Codes: 450, 451, 452 (greater Cincinnati area)
Term expires June 30, 2027
Awards Committee Chair
Jenny Brantingham, PA-C
Bylaws Committee Chair
Emily A. Kohler, MSBS, PA-C
(Per policy, committee is chaired by the Vice President.)
Communications Committee Chair
Emily Keller, DMSc, PA-C
Diversity Committee Chair
Bridget Mansell, DMSc, PA-C, ATC
Education Committee Chair
Adrian Gorzitze-Maxey, PA-C
Elections Committee Chair
Emily A. Kohler, MSBS, PA-C
(Per policy, committee is chaired by the Vice President.)
Government Affairs Committee Chair
Matthew Freado, MBA, PA-C
Membership Committee Chair
Anu Mathur, DMSc, MS, PA-C
Public Relations Committee Chair
Michell McDiffett, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
Reimbursement Committee Chair
Leah Schmitz, PA-C
Student Affairs Committee Chair
Scott Naples, PA-C, MBA
Ways and Means Committee Chair
Michell McDiffett, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA
(Per policy, committee is chaired by the President-Elect.)
2027 Chief AAPA Delegate
Rev. Josanne Kissel Pagel M.Div., MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA, C-EBS, Karuna®RMT
Term expires June 30, 2027
AAPA Delegate
Leah Barmasse, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2028
AAPA Delegate
Melissa Bowlby, MHA, MSBS, PA-C, DFAAPA
Term expires June 30, 2028
AAPA Delegate
Jill Brown DMSc, MPAS, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2027
AAPA Delegate
David Dzurick, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2027
AAPA Delegate
Jennifer Richardson, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2028
AAPA Delegate
Mel Roxas, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2027
AAPA Delegate
Leah Schmitz, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2028
AAPA Delegate
JP Thompson, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2028
