Pat has more than 30 years of experience in teaching, service, administration, and patient care. She has a bachelor’s degree in behavioral science from California State Polytechnic University and a PA Program Certificate from the University of Southern California. Further, 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.  Pat was one of the founding faculty members of the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine PA Program dating back to 1995, was the first PA to be promoted to the rank of full Professor at OHSU, and enjoyed an ongoing teaching role with PA students until her retirement from the program in 2024.  As a practicing PA she most recently provided primary care services at a free clinic, has published in national journals, and is a peer reviewer for Academic Medicine.  She is a Distinguished Fellow of American Academy of PAs, past president of the Oregon Society of PAs, and the only non-physician trustee on the Board of the Oregon Medical Association, where she serves on the Board’s Executive Committee as Vice President. Pat has been recognized for teaching and service throughout her career, including being awarded Oregon PA of the Year by OSPA, receiving the Master Faculty Award from PAEA, and in 2024, being chosen as PA Citizen of the Year by the OMA. She has participated in NCCPA test development activities for more than 15 years in a variety of roles.  Pat joined the Board of Directors of NCCPA in 2019 as the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) nominee.  She joined the nccPA Health Foundation Board in 2024 and will serve a two-year term.