Leadership of the Washington Academy of Physician Associates
WAPA’s Mission
To cultivate a diverse and collaborative presence across all aspects of healthcare through advocacy, policy, and leadership. To exemplify professional growth, fortitude, and resilience in order to cultivate PA career development in WA state.
WAPA’s Vision
The Vision of the Washington Academy of PAs is to empower PAs to practice, without barriers, at their highest level of education and experience while fully realizing PAs as integral members and leaders of Washington’s healthcare team.
OFFICERS | July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
Jenna Newcomb Barkhimer
President
Bridget Albright
Past President
Maggie Walker
President Elect
Laura DesEnfants
Secretary
Secretary
AAPA DELEGATES
Cooper Couch
AAPA Chief Delegate 2027
Justin Thibeault
AAPA Chief Delegate 2026
Shellie Rabidou
AAPA Delegate
EJ Johnson
HOD Delegate
Nicole Reichhart
HOD Delegate
Student Representatives
| MEDEX Seattle | Mira Mohan |
| MEDEX Spokane | Phillip Castelluccio |
| MEDEX Tacoma | Elise Kleine |
| NW University | Alex Kennedy |
COMMITTEE CHAIRS
| CME | Monica Morrison & Laura DesEnfants |
| DEI (DEBI) | Maria Dalzell |
| Elections-Nominating Chair | Bridget Albright |
| Legislative | |
| Marketing/Membership | Bridget Albright & Michelle Cardenas |
| Veteran | Nick Stanton |
| WSMA Liaision | Roger Calvert |
| Newsletter Editor | Rhonda Warren |
| Executive Director | Mike Oechsner |
| Liaison to the WSMA Better Prescribing Better Treatment Grant | Leah Yoke |