Leadership

During AAPA 2026 in New Orleans, AAPA and PAF recognized Kenneth P. Moritsugu for his extraordinary career in public health and decades of service to the Physician Associate Foundation. His leadership, philanthropy, and commitment to advancing healthcare have left a lasting mark on the PA profession and the communities PAs serve.

The results of AAPA’s Board of Directors election are in, following a two-week voting period. During the 2026 election cycle, AAPA members selected a new president-elect, secretary-treasurer and two directors-at-large for the coming leadership term.

During the 2026 election cycle, there were 10 open Student Academy Board positions. The results are in! Learn more about the newly elected 2026-2027 Student Academy Board of Directors.

Explore the candidates endorsed by AAPA's 2026 Nominating Committee. Learn about the evaluation and selection process behind each endorsement.

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.