Kenney-Moore has more than 30 years of experience in teaching, service, administration and patient care. She was one of the founding faculty members of the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine PA Program dating back to 1995, and was the first PA at the University to achieve the rank of full Professor.

She has a long history of volunteer service with NCCPA, participating in test development activities in a variety of roles including item writer, PANRE committee vice-chair, Pathway II committee chair and senior member of a special projects group. She is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of PAs, past president of the Oregon Society of PAs (OSPA) and the only non-physician trustee on the Board of the Oregon Medical Association (OMA,) where she serves on the Board’s Executive Committee as Vice President.

Her clinical experience as a board certified PA has been in a variety of primary care clinical settings, most recently as a volunteer at a free clinic serving uninsured and underserved patients. She has published in national journals and has served as a peer reviewer for Academic Medicine. Dr. Kenney-Moore has been recognized for teaching and service throughout her career, including being awarded Oregon PA of the Year by OSPA.

She received the Master Faculty Award from PAEA, and in 2024 she was chosen PA Citizen of the Year by the OMA. Dr. Kenney-Moore holds a bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science from California State Polytechnic University and a PA Program Certificate from the University of Southern California School of Medicine. She earned a master’s degree in Post-Secondary, Adult and Continuing Education and a doctoral degree (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership from Portland State University.”

Smith is the Program Director and Associate Dean at the Florida State University College of Medicine, School of PA Practice. He is the former president of the Association of Rheumatology Professionals, the first PA to serve in this role. He was also the chair AAPA Commission on Continuing Professional Development and Education. In addition, he served for five years as the interprofessional member of the American Board of Internal Medicine Rheumatology Specialty Board.

Ben is the past Scientific Editor for the Advanced Rheumatology Course. He serves as a peer reviewer for a number of medical journals. He has also published numerous works focused on rheumatology, geriatrics, and medical education. In 2015, he was named a Distinguished Fellow of the AAPA. Smith has worked clinically in rheumatology throughout his career. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Georgia and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in PA Studies at the Medical College of Georgia. In 2019 he received a Doctor Medical Science at the University of Lynchburg.

Delaney has been a board-certified PA for 39 years. For most of her career, she practiced at Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, Texas, providing care to a diverse and marginalized population of Dallas County residents. During her years in clinical practice, Delaney specialized in Adult Medicine, Hematology/Oncology, and Cardiology. She became the first PA to serve as the Director of Parkland’s Medicine Specialty Services, providing leadership and oversight to over 100 PAs and nurse practitioners.

Delaney has extensive experience in volunteer leadership as an elected member of state and national boards. She has served as president of the Texas Academy of PAs (TAPA), director at large for the American Academy of PAs (AAPA), and governor-appointed member of the Texas PA State Medical Board. She also served on the leadership team of Parkland’s Advanced Practice Provider Council and the PA Standardization and Review Committee. She serves a member of the LBGT Caucus and PALH Caucus. Delaney holds professional memberships with the AAPA LBGT Caucus and the PA Foundation’s Women in Philanthropy.

Delaney has a Bachelor of Science Degree from Baylor University (Biology) and the University of Texas Southwestern School of Health Professions. She earned a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. In 2021, she received a Doctor of Medical Science degree from A.T. Still University of Health Sciences.

She is a resident of Allen, Texas, and currently splits her time between Texas and California

Beeson has been a practicing emergency physician with over 30 years of experience. His current practice is a busy emergency medicine system serving over 150,000 patients annually in the Akron, Ohio area. He works with other practicing emergency physicians, residents, PAs and NPs in providing this care. Beeson has been involved in the academic emergency medicine community as a residency director for over 25 years. He has published over 100 articles related to emergency care and education.

Beeson received his medical degree from the Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed an MBA degree in Health Systems Management from Case Western Reserve University.

Black, an association consultant, has over 20 years of managerial experience with national, statewide and community-based programs in nonprofit, health-related and educational associations and organizations. For 27 years, she worked for the American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) and last served as its director of affiliate relations. There, she helped 52 state affiliates become and remain optimally effective associations. She previously held senior-level positions with the Georgia Pharmacy Association and American Society of Hospital Pharmacists.

She brings an abundance of board experience to NCCPA, having served on the American Society of Association Executives Certified Association Executive Commission and having led the boards of the Georgia Society of Association Executives (GSAE) and its foundation.

She is a member of the American Public Health Association and the American Society for Training and Development. She has maintained her CAE (Certified Association Executive) designation since 1998.

Black received a Bachelor’s in Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master’s degree in health services administration from The George Washington University.

Corbett practices and serves as the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Administrator within the Department of Family Medicine at Baylor Scott & White in Killeen, Texas. Corbett has enjoyed a comprehensive twenty plus year career beginning as a National Health Service Scholar in public health/rural primary care at a county health department clinic and simultaneously working at an urgent care clinic. To further develop her skillset and expand her fund of knowledge, Corbett transitioned to surgical practice as a general and vascular surgery PA. She briefly worked in the Warrior Transition Unit for the United States Army before accepting a position at BSW where she has practiced as a hospitalist, in primary care and urgent care clinics, and in telemedicine.  

She has served BSW in various leadership roles including as a member of the Central Texas APP Executive Leadership Team and the Onboarding Advisory Council. Her nine-year history of NCCPA volunteer service began as an item writer and includes four years as PANRE/PANRE-LA exam committee chair. She participated in other test development workgroups such as forms review, key validation, blueprint standards, as well as item writing workshops. Corbett was appointed to the Texas Physician Assistant Medical Board by Gov. Gregg Abbott and previously served as a Discipline and Ethics Committee member.  

Corbett has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Cornell University, a Bachelor of Physician Assistant Studies from Medical College of Georgia, and a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from University of Nebraska. She is a foodie who loves to travel, as well as an exercise enthusiast.  

George is a senior healthcare strategist and transformational leader with over 20 years of experience driving innovation and large-scale organizational change across 400+ health systems on four continents. Her career has been dedicated to partnering with leaders, patients, and communities to design strategies that help health systems thrive in complex environments and deliver equitable, high-quality care for all. 

George currently serves as Director of Strategy, Transformation, and Innovation at NeighborHealth in Boston, Massachusetts, one of the largest federally qualified health centers in the nation. She leads high-impact initiatives that improve care delivery, reduce disparities, and strengthen organizational resilience. Her commitment to innovation, equity, and continuous improvement position NeighborHealth at the forefront of community health transformation. 

George holds a Doctorate in Public Health from Boston University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from MidAmerica Nazarene University, along with certificates in Responsible AI in Health Care, Managing Complex Humanitarian Emergencies, and Healthcare Safety and Quality. Additionally, George teaches courses at Boston University School of Public Health in strategic planning, transformational leadership, and global mental health. 

George is a life-long learner, scuba diver, mother, and naturalist. She values good food, meaningful conversations, and exploring this planet with the people she loves. 

Grant comes to the board with over 24 years of clinical experience in primary care, urgent care, and emergency medicine throughout California. He serves in the CA Army National Guard as an Aeromedical PA and hold the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Grant has worked in PA education for more than two decades. He is the founding Program Director of the developing entry-level PA Program at Chamberlain University Phoenix. His research areas have included infectious disease, hypertension, and PA education. Grant has held many leadership roles. He served on the CA Physician Assistant Board for 11 years as the vice president and president of the Board, has managed clinical PA operations at the local, state, and regional levels, has led a graduate pilot fellowship in Emergency Medicine, and held various leadership roles in education and the military.

Grant is the recipient of multiple military and civilian awards for distinguished service. He was the AAPA Veterans Caucus Uniformed PA of the Year in 2023. Grant began his medical career as a US Army medic and graduated from the Inter-service (US Military) PA Program in 1999. He has bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Nebraska and completed his Doctorate at the University of Lynchburg.

Gryzbowski is a physician and clinical instructor at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). 

She has held leadership positions at several state organizations including serving as president, vice president and a board member for the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association (POMA) and President of the Pennsylvania Osteopathic Family Physician Society (POFPS). On a national level, she has served as the Family Practice Representative and currently serves as Vice Chair of the BOS Task Force for the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists, Immediate Past Chair of the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP), Foundation Member of the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP). She is also the Chair of the Standard Review Committee (SRC). She has also served on a number of committees for each organization. 

Gryzbowski is the recipient of several professional awards including the Presidential Medallion and the Presidential Award of Merit from POMA, the Diversity Award from the Pennsylvania Diversity Council, the Raymond J. Saloom, DO Memorial Award and the Frederick J. Solomon, DO Award of Merit from the POFPS and the Fellowship Award from ACOFP. 

She continues to practice as a family medicine physician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Gryzbowski received her degree in PA studies from the Penn State University and also received a Bachelor of Science degree from King’s College. She later earned a Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

Juárez is a Board Certified PA and educator whose work focuses on strengthening the PA profession across diverse local, national, and global settings. She led landmark efforts to establish and formalize the PA profession in Puerto Rico, including supporting legislation, advancing clarity in licensure standards, and publishing research on health disparities affecting the island. Her doctoral work centered on Puerto Rico’s healthcare crisis, including examining the role of PAs, the importance of board certification on the island, and system-level reforms that improve patient access.

Presently, Juárez serves as Associate Program Director for the Touro University California–Los Angeles PA Program. Her educational leadership emphasizes evidence-based teaching and learning, integrating cognitive learning science into the classroom. She also mentors students and faculty while supporting program evaluation and accreditation processes.

She is co-founder and Immediate Past President of the Academia de Asociados Médicos de Puerto Rico and continues to volunteer as Regional Director for the Americas and Caribbean for the International Academy of PA Educators, contributing to global PA workforce development and educational mapping. Juárez is a frequent national and international speaker on PA workforce policy, global medical education, and health equity.

Clinically, she practices in vascular surgery, ensuring she remains closely connected to patients and the values that guided her to the PA profession. She holds a Doctor of Physician Associate degree from Touro University Nevada, a Master of PA Studies and Master of Public Health from the University of Utah, and a Bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University.

Johnson has over 25 years of experience in the medical field and currently serves as Chief Medical Officer at Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (G.E.H.A). G.E.H.A is a nonprofit member association that provides medical and dental benefits to millions of federal employees and retirees, military retirees, and their families.

Johnson’s leadership has earned him recognition, including the 2024 Fierce DEI Award for Leadership in Health Equity and Profiles in Leadership Journal’s Black Leadership™ and Veteran Leadership™ Awards. He serves on the boards of National Medical Fellowships, Inc. (NMF), Medical Association of Georgia (MAG), Medical Association of Atlanta (MAA), Emory University Medical Alumni Board, and the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) Stakeholder Council. In 2025, he was named a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE), a distinction held by fewer than 9,000 health care leaders.

Previously, Johnson held CMO roles at Virginia Premier Health Plan, Molina Healthcare of Ohio, and Cardinal Health Innovations. As a Board Certified Internal Medicine physician, he grew his Atlanta-based private practice to over 10,000 patients and developed a celebrated diabetes program before transitioning his career to managed care.

A decorated Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Corps for nearly 30 years, Johnson has received numerous distinguished military honors, including the Meritorious Service Medal and the Combat Action Badge. He holds degrees from Seton Hall University, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, and Emory University, where he completed his residency and earned an MBA in Healthcare Management.

Kendall serves as Chief of Engagement and Talent Management for US Acute Care Solutions (USACS), where she also chairs the Inclusion and Engagement Committee. In her role, she is involved in leadership development, onboarding, and overall engagement strategy. Since joining USACS in 2006, Kendall has held leadership positions, including Assistant Director, Quality Director, Director of Emergency Services and Regional Vice President.

She also served as President of the East Region. Kendall holds a bachelor’s degree from Indiana University-Bloomington and a medical degree from Indiana University. She completed her residency in emergency medicine at Carolinas Medical Center, where she was chief resident, and earned an Executive MBA from Queens University of Charlotte in 2012. She is a Certified Physician Executive through the American Association of Physician Leadership. Kendall was elected to serve concurrently on the nccPA Health Foundation Board in 2026.   

Killeen has been a PA for over 38 years, first beginning his career at Norwalk Hospital Department of Pediatrics in Connecticut. Followed by assistant professor of the George Washington University PA program. Currently, he continues to demonstrate his commitment to PA education by precepting countless PA students as adjunct faculty at the Sacred Heart University PA program.

Today he offers integrative health care to pediatric patients and their families in the Ridgefield, Connecticut specializing in General Pediatrics. Killeen is a graduate of The Colorado State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration on Early Childhood Education. He obtained a Certificate of Completion as a Child Life Specialist, Johns Hopkins University Children’s Center. He obtained a Master of Science degree in Child Health and Physician Assistant studies from the University of Colorado Health Science Center.

Over the course of his career Killeen has authored several works, appearing in the Journal of the American Academy of PAs (JAAPA), the Journal of Family Practice, Advance for Physician Assistants and others. He has been the recipient of numerous awards and distinctions, including Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of PAs (2012) and White House Commendations “Joining Forces” Strengthening Our Military Families by President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama (2011). Killeen has held a number of professional posts since beginning his career, as president of the Student Academy of the American Academy of PAs (1986) and served as president of the American Academy of PAs (2010). He is the only PA to have held both presidents of the student and graduate of American Academy of PAs. He was integral to the development of PA specialty organizations and the development of the NCCPAs Certificate of Added Qualifications while he was president of the Society of Physician Assistants in Pediatrics from 1997-1998.

Linda has educated, supervised and partnered with Certified PAs throughout her medical career.

She has also served on the boards of the Emergency Medicine Foundation, National Emergency Medicine Political Action Committee, and National Trauma Institute.

As former Board President of the American College of Emergency Physicians, she led the organization to invest more in PAs as partners in the practice of emergency medicine. As an advisor member to the board of the Society of Emergency Medicine PAs (SEMPA), she oversaw growth of the organization in both size and influence – specifically, advising members on how to raise standards of practice in an inclusive and collaborative way. For her dedication and leadership, she was selected to be a Diplomat of SEMPA.

Linda received a medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania.

Michaud comes to the board with 16 years of experience as a clinical PA, having worked primarily in emergency medicine and adult internal medicine/geriatrics. She currently practices in Maine for the Department of Veteran Affairs in Home Based Primary Care. She is a former Executive Committee Member for Redington-Fairview General Hospital, as well as former Board Chair for the Maine Osteopathic Board of Licensure in Medicine. She is a Federation of State Medical Boards Fellow since 2015. Michaud also served as a PA member for the Maine Osteopathic Licensure Board since 2015.  

Michaud has a Bachelor of Science degree in health studies and a Master of Science degree in physician assistant studies from Springfield College in Massachusetts. She holds certifications in ACLS/BLS/PALS and Advanced Airway/RSI. 

She was the previous program director for the Redington Fairview General Hospital Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) program. She has previously volunteered with AmeriCorps and has been a guest lecturer for the University of New England PA Program for over 10 years. She is currently Vice Chair of her local community school board, having served for over 4 years. 

Mosman is a nephrology PA with over a decade of experience, practicing in an urban academic setting in St. Louis that specializes in hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and dialysis care.  

Passionate about kidney disease awareness, Mosman has delivered numerous presentations aimed at educating both patients and clinicians, seeking to dispel misconceptions and spark enthusiasm for nephrology. She is an active member of the National Kidney Foundation, the American Academy of Nephrology PAs, Renal Physician Association and serves as Director-at-Large for the Southeastern Region of the Missouri Academy of PAs. Outside her professional endeavors, Mosman enjoys playing in community bands and traveling with her family. 

She is currently the Sarah and William Hambrecht Endowed Professor and Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at Morehouse School of Medicine. She received her bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Lagos, and her medical degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, lle-lfe, Nigeria.

Omole is the medical director of the PA program, director of the student-run free H.E.A.L clinic and a former residency program director. She is also is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and licensed medical acupuncturist.

She has served as a PI and Co-PI on several grants; and has authored and co-authored several manuscripts.

In addition, she has received several awards including the Bronze, Silver and the Gold Level Program Director Recognition awards from the American Academy Family Physician Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AAFP AFMRD). In 2008 she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She is a former recipient of the Georgia Academy Family Physician (GAFP) Educator of the Year award, the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine award and the MSM President and Deans Service award. Dr. Omole was also named Georgia Family Physician of the Year in 2015, the highest award bestowed on a GAFP member that recognizes excellence in peer leadership in professional affairs and outstanding contributions to family medicine and to the community. In 2018, she was recognized as an Inspiration Physician by the Women Physicians of the American Medical Association, and most recently was awarded the GAFP Community and Service award.

Omole received her bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of Lagos and her medical degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, lle-lfe, Nigeria. She is also a graduate of the Morehouse School of Medicine Family Medicine Residency Program.

Roesler comes to the Board with over 20 years as a PA in orthopedics, most recently working at Johns Hopkins University, where she served as Chief PA from 2003 to 2006.

Practicing in Maryland, Roesler has been a student preceptor for the Towson, Anne Arundel and NOVA PA programs.

She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Maryland College Park, and obtained her PA degree from Essex Community College. Most recently, Roesler obtained a Business of Medicine certificate from Johns Hopkins University.

In 2020 she was the first to receive the inaugural “Advanced Practitioner of the Year” award from the chief orthopedic residents at Johns Hopkins University, an award granted for excellence in teaching.

Since 2021, he has concurrently served as one of NCCPA’s appointees to the nccPA Health Foundation Board of Directors. He retired from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in 2015. His most recent position as director for legislative coordination and senior legislative advisor capped a 35-year career in public health.

Zeno has demonstrated an impressive commitment to public service, having served nearly 30 organizations in volunteer and leadership capacities during his career. He is currently on U.S. Rep. Glenn Ivey’s Senior Advisory Board; serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors of H.O.P.E, Inc., a non-profit housing agency; and serves as a Public Member on the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Psychologists. He also is the Public Member representative on the Institute for Credentialing Excellence Annual Meeting Planning Committee.

Zeno previously served as vice chair of the Prince George’s County MGM Local Development Council and served as a Public Member on the Maryland State Boards of Pharmacy and Dental Examiners. He holds leadership positions on a number of other religious, civic, and community organizations. A recipient of numerous professional and civic awards, St. Cyr is a graduate of Morehouse College and earned a Masters of Public Health Administration from Tulane University.

Thomsen has worked at Baylor Scott & White (BSW) in Texas since 2007, spending much of that time in cardiothoracic & vascular surgery. She has served in leadership and is the Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Administrator for the Greater Austin Region. She has also practiced in family medicine, orthopedic surgery, international health, and endocrinology.

Thomsen has been active in many professional associations and is currently affiliated with the American Academy of PAs, the American Academy of Nephrology PAs, the Association of PAs in Cardiovascular Surgery, and the Texas Academy of Physician Assistants.

Thomsen has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nevada, Reno. She earned her Master of PA Studies degree at Touro University – Nevada and her Doctor of Medical Science at A.T. Still University.

Wilson Vallee brings 35 years of leadership experience across public, private and community sectors. As CEO of ILKA International Enterprises LLC, Wilson Vallee specializes in equipping leaders to maximize their potential, fostering organizational health and driving collective success.

Wilson Vallee has spent over 26 years in federal service, working with cabinet secretaries to implement key health care legislation and regulations. She has facilitated strategic planning and leadership retreats for organizations such as the Defense Intelligence Agency and the Agency on Aging.

A bilingual keynote speaker and executive mentor, Wilson Vallee has delivered transformational workshops globally. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Baruch College and a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from SUNY-Utica. She is also certified in emotional mastery and executive mentorship. Wilson Vallee serves as Vice Chair of the Northern Virginia Health Foundation. She is the mother of two adult children.