Leadership

Ina Cushman dedicated her life to patient care and educating the next generation of PAs. In addition to her impressive work with wound care and orthopaedics, she held leadership positions within AAPA and the Massachusetts Association of PAs. Cushman was president of AAPA from 2002-03.

Todd Pickard, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA, FASCO, president and chair of the American Academy of PAs, shares more about his leadership journey. As a dedicated advocate for the profession, he believes PAs can drive lasting change to improve the healthcare system.

The Student Academy represents the voice of PA students across the country. During the 2025 election cycle, there were 10 open Student Academy Board positions. The results are in! Learn more about the newly elected 2025-2026 Student Academy Board of Directors.

The results of AAPA’s Board of Directors election are in, following a two-week voting period that closed on Monday, June 2. During the 2025 election cycle, AAPA members selected a new president-elect and three director-at-large positions for the coming leadership term, which begins on July 1, 2025.

Explore the candidates endorsed by AAPA's 2025 Nominating Committee. Learn about the evaluation and selection process behind each endorsement.

Jason Prevelige, DMSc, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA, president of the American Academy of PAs, shares more about his career and his path to the PA profession. As a clinician, educator, administrator, and more, Prevelige believes that all PAs are leaders and advocates.