About IAPA

Our Mission & Vision

The Illinois Academy of Physician Associates is the premier organization for all PAs in Illinois, promoting professional development and empowering PAs to achieve their full scope of practice while becoming recognized leaders in healthcare.

Our aim is to serve as the primary resource on and for the PA profession in Illinois, committed to advocacy, education, and the highest quality of patient care.

Board of Directors

  • Hazel Domingo

    PRESIDENT

  • Dr. Janet Furman

    PRESIDENT-ELECT

  • Dr. Jacob Ribbing

    ACTING IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

  • Christina Terrazas

    SECRETARY

  • Dr. Stephanie Metevelas

    TREASURER

IAPA Regions

Illinois is divided into six geographically defined regions, each with its own Regional Director who represents that region’s unique interests to the IAPA Board.

Region 1

Director: Currently Vacant

Geographic Boundaries: Between I-80 and the northern border of Illinois, excluding the Chicago area.

Region 2

Director: Alexi Child

Geographic Boundaries: Cook County and the surrounding areas: Lake County, McHenry County, and Kane County. 

Region 3

Director: Dr. Camila Salvador

Geographic Boundaries: The southern half of the area of Chicago and suburbia below the Eisenhower Expressway.

Region 4

Director: Christine Albers

Geographic Boundaries: South of I-80 and west of I-55 to St. Louis. Springfield, Peoria, and Quincy are some of the cities included in this area.

Region 5

Director: Dr. Jessica Alwerdt

Geographic Boundaries: I-70 as southern border, and the northern border spans from I-55 East to I-80. 

Region 6

Director: Kassie Jones

Geographic Boundaries: Between I-70 and the southern border of Illinois

Delegates to the AAPA HOD

The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) House of Delegates (HOD) serves as the policy-making body of the organization, representing the interests and collective values of the PA profession. The HOD is composed of voting delegates from various constituent organizations, including state and federal service chapters, specialty organizations, caucuses, and the Student Academy.

IAPA Delegates to the HOD

  • Don Martinez

  • Matt Schneider

  • Thom Rosen

  • Janet Furman

  • Jacob Ribbing

  • Camila Salvador

  • Hazel Domingo

Organization Documents