09/07/2026

Don't let Ohio lose its voice in AAPA

Ohio PAs, we need your input.

OAPA annually sends 9 delegates to the AAPA House of Delegates (HOD), the governing body that sets national policy and position statements for the PA profession. That's one of the largest delegations of any state, and it gives Ohio real influence at the national level.

We want to hear from you:

• What AAPA policies are confusing, outdated, or need refining?
• What's missing? What should AAPA be addressing that it isn't?

Please email oapa@ohiopa.com with your thoughts. We'll bring the strongest ideas to the table to consider for Ohio's priorities in the next House of Delegates.

Why this matters:

Delegate seats are allocated by state based on AAPA membership numbers. More Ohio PAs holding AAPA membership = more delegates = a louder Ohio voice nationally. Fewer members, and we risk losing seats, and influence.

So, two things:

1. Email us at oapa@ohiopa.com with the AAPA governance and policy issues you want Ohio to champion.
2. Keep your OAPA and AAPA memberships current. Your OAPA dues fund advocacy at the Statehouse; your AAPA membership protects Ohio's seat at the national table.

Both matter. Both are quick. Both keep Ohio's voice strong.

Thank you,

Your 2027 Ohio Delegates

Chief Delegate Rev. Josanne Kissel Pagel, M.Div., MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA, C-EBS, Karuna®RMT
Leah Barmasse, PA-C
Melissa Bowlby, MHA, MSBS, PA-C, DFAAPA
Jill Brown, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C
David Dzurick, PA-C
Jennifer Richardson, PA-C
Mel Roxas, PA-C
Leah Schmitz, PA-C
JP Thompson, PA-C