Ohio’s seven regions are defined by the first three digits of zip codes and are each represented by a Regional Director. These Directors are elected by eligible members in their region for a two-year term and serve on the OAPA Board of Directors. They also coordinate regional educational dinners and networking events and help to elevate issues important to PAs in their local communities.
Regional news, updates, and events will be emailed to OAPA region members and posted to the OAPA Calendar of Events.
We encourage PAs and students to share any event ideas, issues affecting your practice or studies, and any other suggestions with their Regional Director via oapa@ohiopa.com. Organizations interested in sponsoring a dinner or conducting other regional outreach can also contact oapa@ohiopa.com to discuss options.
Region 1 - Northeast Ohio
Meet your Regional Director:
Jay Mihalek, PA-C, MS
Feel free to email Jay at oapa@ohiopa.com (Attn: Jay Mihalek) if you have any questions about your region or would like to get involved. Region 1 events will be emailed to region members and posted to the OAPA Events Calendar.
Region 1 Zip Codes: 440 and 441 east of the Cuyahoga River, 442, 443, 444, 445
Region 1 PA Programs: Case Western Reserve University, Lake Erie College, Ursuline College
Region 2 - North Central Ohio
Meet your Regional Director:
Amy Wilson, MSBS, PA-C
Feel free to email Amy at oapa@ohiopa.com (Attn: Amy Wilson) if you have any questions about your region or would like to get involved. Region 2 events will be emailed to region members and posted to the OAPA Events Calendar.
Region 2 Zip Codes: 440 and 441 west of the Cuyahoga River, 448, 449
Region 2 PA Programs: Ashland University, Baldwin Wallace University
Region 3 - East & Southeast Ohio
Meet your Regional Director:
Natalie Talboo, PA-C
Feel free to email Natalie at oapa@ohiopa.com (Attn: Natalie Talboo) if you have any questions about your region or would like to get involved. Region 3 events will be emailed to region members and posted to the OAPA Events Calendar.
Region 3 Zip Codes: 437, 438, 439, 446, 447, 457
Region 3 PA Programs: Marietta College, University of Mount Union
Region 4 - Central & Southern Ohio
Meet your Regional Director:
Courtney Bishop, MPAS, PA-C
Feel free to email Courtney at oapa@ohiopa.com (Attn: Courtney Bishop) if you have any questions about your region or would like to get involved. Region 4 events will be emailed to region members and posted to the OAPA Events Calendar.
Region 4 Zip Codes: 430, 431, 432, 433, 456
Region 4 PA Programs: Ohio University, Ohio Dominican University
Region 5 - Northwest Ohio
Meet your Regional Director:
Emily Keller, DMS, PA-C
Feel free to email Emily at oapa@ohiopa.com (Attn: Emily Keller) if you have any questions about your region or would like to get involved. Region 5 events will be emailed to region members and posted to the OAPA Events Calendar.
Region 5 Zip Codes: 434, 435, 436, 458
Region 5 PA Programs: Mercy College of Ohio, University of Findlay, University of Toledo
Region 6 - West Central Ohio
Meet your Regional Director:
Emily Brown, MPAS, PA-C
Feel free to email Emily at oapa@ohiopa.com (Attn: Emily Brown) if you have any questions about your region or would like to get involved. Region 6 events will be emailed to region members and posted to the OAPA Events Calendar.
Region 6 Zip Codes: 453, 454, 455 (greater Dayton area)
Region 6 PA Programs: Cedarville University, Kettering College, University of Dayton
Region 7- Southwest Ohio
Meet your Regional Director:
Anu Mathur, MS, PA-C
Feel free to email Anu at oapa@ohiopa.com (Attn: Anu Mathur) if you have any questions about your region or would like to get involved. Region 7 events will be emailed to region members and posted to the OAPA Events Calendar.
Region 7 Zip Codes: 450, 451, 452 (greater Cincinnati area)
Region 7 PA Programs: Miami University, Mount St. Joseph University
