MAPA represents Minnesota PAs concerning the state, regional, and national affairs. MAPA is a constituent organization of the American Academy of PAs; MAPA representatives participate in the AAPA House of Delegates (HOD).

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Board Elections

MAPA holds Board elections each spring, with terms beginning July 1st annually. Learn more about the Board nomination and election process here, including position job descriptions.

Board Structure

The Board of Directors consists of the Executive Board, Directors-at-Large (4), AAPA Delegates (7), standing committee chairs, and PA Program Student Representatives. The Executive Board consists of the President, President-Elect, Immediate Past President, Secretary, and Treasurer. 

View MAPA Past Presidents here.

Board Roster

PRESIDENT
Hayden Middleton, DMSc, PA-C

Read Hayden’s Welcome Letter

PAST PRESIDENT
Clinton Billhorn, MS, PA-C, CAQ-HM

Read Clinton’s end of year wrap up from his time as President

PRESIDENT-ELECT
Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS

TREASURER
Jennie Goble, DMSc, PA-C

SECRETARY
Deborah Schilling, PA-C

DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE
Sana Alam, PA-C
Aleathea Anderson, MS, PA-C
Sumaya Noor, MPAS, PA-C
Matt Weisemen, PA-C

AAPA HOD DELEGATES
Chief Delegate: Elizabeth Wallis, MS, PA-C
Brian Burroughs, MSPAS, PA-C, BC-ADM, CDCES, CHC
Josh Loew, MPAS, PA-C
Hayden Middleton, DMSc, PA-C
Terry Panvica, PA-C
Becky Randall, MPAS, PA-C
Alannah Zheng, DMSc, MSPA, PA-C, CLC

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES
Augsburg University, Nicolette Blomme, 1st year
Augsburg University, Amanda Gallagher, 2nd year
Bethel University, Kjersten Larsen, 1st year
Bethel University, Denny Nguyen, 1st year
Bethel University, Kaily Ginter, 2nd year
Bethel University, Katie Ridler, 2nd year
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Alison Wu, 1st year
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Faith Van Erp, 2nd year
St. Catherine University, Emerson Albert-Stauning, 1st year
St. Catherine University, Sid Bauer, 2nd year
The College of St. Scholastica, Shane Snaza, 1st year
The College of St. Scholastica, Carter Carpentier, 2nd year

COMMITTEE CHAIRS

AWARDS CO-CHAIRS
Lindsey Wallace, DSc, PA-C
Elizabeth Wallis, MS, PA-C

BYLAWS CO-CHAIRS
Ashley Bella, MPAS, PA-C
Clinton Billhorn, MS, PA-C, CAQ-HM

CME CHAIR
Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C

COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR
Vacant

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) CO-CHAIRS
Helena Humphreys, MSPAS, PA-C
Jaci Tourtellott, MPAS, PA-C

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
Matt Weisemen, PA-C

LEGISLATIVE CHAIR
Alannah Zheng, DMSc, MSPA, PA-C, CLC

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR
Clinton Billhorn, MS, PA-C, CAQ-HM

SCHOLARSHIP CHAIR
Deborah Schilling, PA-C

SOCIAL MEDIA & MARKETING CO-CHAIRS
Bev Kimball, PA-C
Faith Dammann Schlicht, PA-C

STUDENT RELATIONS CO-CHAIRs
Brian Burroughs, MSPAS, PA-C, BC-ADM, CDCES, CHC
Matt Weiseman, PA-C