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
Nathan Hart, MS, MBA, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2025
President Elect
Clayton Rotuno, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2025
Immediate Past President
Matthew Freado, MBA, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2025
Secretary - Treasurer
Kristin Homoki, MSHS, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2026
Vice President
Michell McDiffett, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2025
Student Representative
Romal Patel, PA-S
Term expires June 30, 2025
Student Representative - Elect
Allyson Whittaker, PA-S
Term expires June 30, 2025
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, 2026
Region 4 Director
Courtney Bishop, MPAS, PA-C
Central and Southeast Ohio
Term expires June 30, 2026
Region 5 Director
Emily Keller, DMS, PA-C
Toledo and Northwest Ohio
Term expires June 30, 2026
Region 6 Director
Emily Brown, PA-C
Dayton Area
Term expires June 30, 2025
Region 7 Director
Anu Mathur, PA-C
Cincinnati Area
Term expires June 30, 2025
Awards Committee Chair
Jenny Brantingham, PA-C
Bylaws Committee Chair
Michell McDiffett, PA-C
(Per policy, committee is chaired by the Vice President.)
Communications Committee Chair
Michal Sittek, PA-C
Diversity Committee Chair
Karen Roane, PA-C
Education Committee Chair
Adrian Gorzitze-Maxey, PA-C
Elections Committee Chair
Michell McDiffett, PA-C
(Per policy, committee is chaired by the Vice President.)
Government Affairs Committee Chair
Rev. Josanne Kissel Pagel M.Div., MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA, C-EBS, Karuna®RMT
Membership Committee Chair
Kara Frey, PA-C
Public Relations Committee Chair
Michell McDiffett, PA-C
Reimbursement Committee Chair
Clayton Rotuno, PA-C
Student Affairs Committee Co-Chair
Tyler Fitzgerald, PA-C
Student Affairs Committee Co-Chair
Daniel Bixel
Ways and Means Committee Chair
Clayton Rotuno, PA-C
(Per policy, committee is chaired by the President-Elect.)
AAPA Delegate
Melissa Bowlby, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2025
AAPA Delegate
David Dzurick, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2025
AAPA Delegate
Patricia Hirkala, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2025
AAPA Delegate
Rev. Josanne Kissel Pagel M.Div., MPAS, PA-C, DFAAPA, C-EBS, Karuna®RMT
Term expires June 30, 2027
AAPA Delegate
Lynn Pagliaccio, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2026
AAPA Delegate
Jennifer Richardson, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2025
AAPA Delegate
Mel Roxas, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2026
AAPA Delegate
JP Thompson, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2025
AAPA Delegate
Jill Brown DMSc, MPAS, PA-C
Term expires June 30, 2026 (filling unexpired term for Shannon Urena, PA-C, who relocated from Ohio)
Student Representative
Romal Patel, PA-S
Lake Erie College
Student Representative-Elect
Allyson Whittaker, PA-S
Miami University
