Main Stage Events

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PAs Go Beyond: Hayley Arceneaux on Space Flight, Medical Research, and Her Infallible Spirit

Sunday, May 22 | 4:45 – 6 p.m.

Speakers: Hayley Arceneaux, PA-C and AAPA President Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA

Join PA Hayley Arceneaux and AAPA President Jennifer M. Orozco for a one-on-one conversation about Arceneaux’s career, her unbelievable experiences, and her infallible spirit. Arceneaux embodies the spirit of “going beyond,” not just with her space flight, but with her dedication to her patients and to the PA profession. Don’t miss this insightful and interesting conversation on going beyond – something PAs do every day.

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Kicking the Stigma in Your Community: A Panel Discussion With the Indianapolis Colts & Your PA Colleagues

Monday, May 23 | 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Speakers: Kalen Jackson, vice chair and owner of the Indianapolis Colts with AAPA President Jennifer M. Orozco, MMS, PA-C, DFAAPA

Take home lessons from “Kicking the Stigma,” a community-based mental health initiative founded by the Indianapolis Colts and the Irsay family in late 2020. This program aims to raise awareness about mental health disorders and remove the shame and stigma too often associated with these illnesses.