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Leadership

Meet the 2024-26  Board of Directors

AAPA is led by a group of professional advocates who have extensive advocacy, medical and leadership experience. Each AAPA leader has taken the additional step in professional advancement to become nationally certified by the Patient Advocate Certification Board.  AAPA leadership welcomes your input and assistance in making AAPA a strong and dynamic organization.  

Jennifer Whalen

Jennifer Whalen

DHSc, MHS, PA-C, BCPA

President

Jodie Pang-Diekevers

Jodie Pang-Diekevers

LMSW, BCPA

Treasurer

Finance Committee

Michelle Riddle

Michelle Riddle

BCPA

Past President

Melissa Cardine

Melissa Cardine

MSN, RN, WOCN, BCPA

Director at Large

Membership Liaison

Nancy Keller

Nancy Keller

PhD, BCPA

Secretary

Social Connection Liaison

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