AAPA is holding its annual election for the Board of Directors and Student Academy Directors
May 19th, 2025 - June 2nd, 2025
Candidates for elected AAPA offices regularly solicit the support of constituent organizations including the LBGT PA Caucus. The Caucus board has chosen not to endorse any specific candidates; instead, our efforts are focused on getting out an informed vote among the supporters of the Caucus' mission.
A survey has been developed to assist our members in familiarizing themselves with the AAPA Board of Director candidates and is sent to each candidate. The unedited response is made available below, along with a link to platform materials, and whether they are a Caucus member and/or donor.
This page will be updated as additional responses are received.
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April 28th: Meet the Student Academy Candidates Virtual Forum, 8:30pm ET
May 19th: Meet the AAPA Board of Directors Candidates at AAPA 2025, 10:45am CT - 12:00pm CT
May 19: Voting opens for AAPA Board of Directors & Student Academy BOD
June 2: Voting closes at 5:00PM ET
June 3: Election results announced
For details on Board of Directors, House of Delegates & Student Academy candidates and elections info, click below:AAPA ElectION Info |
AAPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS |
Candidate for PRESIDENT-ELECT
Select one candidate (three-year track)
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David J. Bunnell MSHS, PA-C, DFAAPA Ellicott City, Maryland Endorsed by the Nominating Committee. |
Eric P. Martinez DMS, PA-C, CAQ-EM, DFAAPA Houston, Texas Endorsed by the Nominating Committee. |
Response to LBGT PA Caucus Survey | Response to LBGT PA Caucus Survey |
Link to Candidate Information | Link to Candiate Information |
David is not a Caucus member or donor. | Eric is not a Caucus member or donor. |
CANDIDATES FOR DIRECTOR-AT-LARGESelect three candidates (two-year term) |
House of Delegates |
Leslie Clayton DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA Plymouth, Minnesota |
AAPA Vice President/Speaker of the House |
Pending |
Link to Candidate Information |
Leslie is a Caucus member, not a donor. |
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Peggy Walsh Sheryka MS, PA-C, DFAAPA Centennial, Colorado |
Rachel Weinzimmer DMSc, PA-C, CAQ-EM, CPAAPA Grand Junction, Colorado |
Director/First Vice Speaker of the House | Director/Second Vice Speaker of the House |
Pending | Pending |
Link to Candidate Information | Link to Candidate Information |
Peggy is a Caucus member, not a donor. | Rachel is a Caucus member, not a donor. |
Nomination Committee
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Alyn Whelchel DMSc, MSPA, PA-C Evergreen, CO |
Jared Wiebel MPAS, PA-C Iowa City, IA |
Pending | Pending |
Link to Candidate Information | Link to Candidate Information |
Alyn is not a Caucus member or donor. | Jared is not a Caucus member or donor. |
Don't forget to vote using the link sent by email May 19th! |