2012-13 cycle AAPA Veterans Caucus Scholarship Selectees
Donna Jones Moritsugu Memorial/Veterans Caucus Scholarship
The Donna Jones Moritsugu Memorial Award is in honor of the memory of the late wife of RADM Dr. Kenneth Moritsugu, whose life was cut short by a tragic auto accident. Donna was a multi-talented woman and whom Dr. Moritsugu describes as the “wind beneath his wings”. $1000
Winner: Jonathan D LaCore with Virginia Snyder, PhD, PA-C
Program Director: Virginia Snyder, PhD, PA-C
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health Physician Assistant Program
750 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53705
Vikki Lianne Moritsugu Memorial/Veterans Caucus Scholarship
This scholarship is made in honor of the late Vikki Moritsugu, loving daughter of RADM Dr. Kenneth and the late Donna Moritsugu. The Moritsugu family and friends remember Vikki’s passion for life and learning through scholarship. $1000
Winner: Kaleena L. Shirley with Gilbert A. Boissonneault, PhD, PA-C and Faculty
Program Director: Gilbert A. Boissonneault, PhD, PA-C
Medical University of South Carolina, PA Studies
151 Rutledge Avenue, Building B, MSC 962
Charleston, SC 29425-9620
SSgt Craig Ivory Memorial Scholarship/Veterans Caucus Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by Pat and Terri Ivory to honor the memory of their son Craig, Army medic who passed away in Iraq. $2000
Winner: Thomas C Notto with Thomas Colletti, MPAS, PA-C
Program Director: Thomas Colletti, MPAS, PA-C
Campbell University PA Program
191 Main Street
Buies Creek, NC 27506
Veterans Caucus Scholarship
This Scholarship is provided by the members of the Veterans Caucus and recognizes the achievements of an outstanding veteran of one of the seven branches of the Uniformed Services who is currently enrolled in PA training. $2000
Winner: John W Jenkins with Christine Robohm, MS, PA-C
Program Director: Christine Robohm, MS, PA-C
Carroll University Master of Science in PA Studies Program
100 N. East Ave
Waukesha, WI 53186
Lt. Col. David Gwinn/Veteran Caucus Scholarship
This scholarship is made possible through the contributions of friends of Lt. Col. David Gwinn who contributed in his memory upon his untimely death. It is for a deserving veteran of any of the US Air Force. David was loved by everyone who knew him. He helped developed the Veterans Caucus and served in every capacity on the Board until his death. $2000
Winner: JoAnna G Boyd (r) with Eric Vangsnes, PhD, PA-C
Program Director: Eric Vangsnes, PhD, PA-C
Western Michigan University
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5254
Grogan Memorial/Veterans Caucus Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by Rodney Grogan and his wife in the memory of CMSgt USAF retired Kenneth Grogan and his wife Ernestine and Bryce Grogan, son of Rodney and his wife. This scholarship is open to an outstanding veteran or dependent of a veteran from any branch of the military. $2000
Winner: Kevin M. OConnor with Lisa Alexander, EdD, MPH, PA-C
Program Director: Lisa Alexander, EdD, MPH, PA-C
George Washington University PA Program
900 23rd St. NW #6188
Washington, DC 20037
American Legion Post 40, Danville Pennsylvania/Veterans Caucus Scholarship
This scholarship is provided by the American Legion Post 40 in Danville Pennsylvania for an outstanding veteran of the United States military currently enrolled in a PA training program. $2000
Winner: Latasha Johnson with Christy Eskes, MPA, PA-C
Program Director: Christy Eskes, MPA, PA-C
Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions
Dept of Physician Assistants
Evans Hall Room 201
Loma Linda, CA 92350
Bruce Cunningham/Veterans Caucus Scholarship
The scholarship is given by Bruce Cunningham (Navy) and the Veterans Caucus for a qualifying veteran of any military branch. $2000
Winner: Darick W. Krause with Grace Landel
Program Director: Grace Landel
Joint MSPAS/MPH Program
Touro University California
1310 Club Drive
Vallejo, CA 94592
Society of Air Force Physician Assistants/Veteran Caucus Scholarship
The scholarship is provided by the members of the Society of Army Physician Assistants and Veterans Caucus to honor a veteran Physician Assistant student who served with distinction in the United States Air Force. This scholarship is awarded in memory of Jerry Reed, Tony DiTomasso and David Gwinn. $2000.00
Winner: Kristofer Abel
Program Director: Ruth Ballweg, MPA, PA-C
MEDEX Northwest
4540 8th Avenue NE #200
Seattle, WA 98105
Society of Army Physician Assistants/Veteran Caucus Scholarship
The scholarship is provided by the members of the Society of Army Physician Assistants and Veterans Caucus to honor a veteran Physician Assistant student who served with distinction in the United States Army. $2000
Winner: Jason J Thompson (r) with Eric Vangsnes, PhD, PA-C
Program Director: Eric Vangsnes, PhD, PA-C
Western Michigan University of PA Program
1903 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5254
Dallas and Donna Lipscomb/Veterans Caucus Scholarship
The scholarship is given by Dallas (Air Force) and Donna Lipscomb for a qualifying veteran who is a single parent and if none applies than it goes to an Air Force Veteran. $2000
Winner: Luke Williams
Program Director: Dana Sayre-Stanhope, Ed D. PA-C
Emory University PA Program
1462 Ckifton Rd NE
Atlanta,GA 30322
SSgt. Robert V. Milner Memorial/Veterans Caucus Scholarship
This scholarship provided by Rear Admiral Mike Milner, PA-C Public Health Service and his wife Patricia Castillo, PA-C, recognizes either a US Air Force veteran or dependent of a US Air Force veteran enrolled in PA training. This scholarship serves to memorialize the life and faithful service to his country of his father, SSgt Robert V. Milner, USAF who served during the Korean War and the Berlin Airlift operations and acknowledges his father’s dedicated service to his community, friends, and country. $2000
Winner: Tamika R Dickens With Karen Hills, MS, PA-C
Program Director: Karen Hills, MS, PA-C
Duke University PA Program
DUMC 104780
Durham, NC 27710
Jesse Edwards Memorial/Veterans Caucus Scholarship
The Jesse Edwards Memorial/Veterans Caucus Scholarship is given by family and friends of the late Jesse Edwards. He was an avid PA educator at the University of Nebraska, Omaha who blazed the path for the first Physician Assistant Master’s online program. His foresight into the needs of the physician assistant profession provided many PAs the opportunity to advance their education. $1000
Winner: Jason R Koch with Wade Nilson
Program Director: Wade Nilson, MPAS, PA-C
The University of South Dakota Dept of PA Studies
414 East Clark Street
Vermillion, SD 57069
George and Linda Famiglio Memorial/Veterans Caucus Scholarship
This scholarship is made to honor the memory of George and Linda Famiglio, parents of Dr. Linda Famiglio who has had a positive impact on the Veterans Caucus and the physician assistant profession both financially and educationally. This scholarship serves to recognize the dedication and sacrifices made by any deserving member of the military who currently is enrolled in a PA training program. $1500.00
Winner: Jeffrey J. Padgett
Program Director: Thomas Parish, DHsC, PA-C
Eastern Virginia Medical School PA Program
651 Colley Avenue, Suite 343
Norfolk, VA 23507
Jeremiah Tenhet US Army Military Intelligence/Veterans Caucus Scholarship |
Dos Amigos – Ken Gartze/Tim Egan/Veterans Caucus Scholarship |
| The scholarship is provided by SFC Richard A. Tenhet (US Army) and his wife Blanca R. Tenhet, PA-C (US Army). This scholarship serves to recognize the achievement of an outstanding veteran or dependent of a US Army veteran, whom has served in Afghanistan and is enrolled in a PA training program. This scholarship serves to recognize the dedication and sacrifices made by members of the US Army who served in Afghanistan. $1000.00 | This scholarship is made possible through the contributions of friends of Mr. Gartzke who contributed in his memory upon his untimely death. It is for deserving veteran of any of the Uniformed Services. Both Mr Gartzke and Mr Egan served in the Air Force and Mr Gartzke also served in the Army Reserve. They both were on the Board of the Veterans Caucus for many years. $2000 |
| Winner: Bradley A. Maddy | Winner: Steven R. Souders |
| Left to right in photo: Christopher Cooper, PA-C, Veteran USAF Michael Nye, PA-C, Veteran USMC (2006 Veteran’s Caucus Scholarship Awardee) Brad Maddy (2013 Veteran’s Caucus Scholarship Awardee) Steven Souders (2013 Veteran’s Caucus Scholarship Awardee) Hank Lemke, PA-C, USAF Retired Thom Diver, PA-C, USA Retired |
Program Director: Hanke Lemke, DHSc, PA-C University of North Texas Health Center 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd Fort Worth, TX 76107 |