Grand Valley State University
Pre-Physician Assistant Club
Meet the E-Board
Meet the E-Board
PRESIDENT
Mila Tasma
Hey everyone! My name is Mila Tasma and I am currently a senior majoring in Allied Health Sciences with an emphasis on Pre-PA and also minoring in Spanish. I’m from a small town called Hamilton. This will be my fourth year being a part of the club and my third being on the E-Board. I am so excited to be your president again this year, and even more excited to continue to get to know you all! I am currently working at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital as a Nurse Tech on an Orthopedic/Progressive Care floor and I absolutely love it. Working in a hospital has reassured me that this is the path I want for my life! If you have any questions or need someone to talk to, I am always open for you! I'm so excited to have a great year with you all!
Vice President
Julie Fiser
Hello everyone my name is Julie Fiser, and I am from Grand Rapids, MI. I am a junior studying Allied Health Science with a pre-PA emphasis. To gain patient care experience I am working as an Ambulatory Clinical Tech at Corewell. I was also able to work as a summer camp counselor at Camp Henry. To gain volunteer experience I volunteer regularly in the preschool room of Keystone Community Church. Feel free to reach out anytime with any questions or concerns. I am excited to be your Vice President, and am looking forward to a great year!
Secretary
Abby Cole
Hi everyone! My name is Abby and I am super excited to be on the E-Board this year as secretary! I am a sophomore who is majoring in Allied Health Sciences with a pre-PA emphasis. I am originally from Oak Lawn, Illinois, where l've been working as a medical assistant in a dermatology clinic to gain patient care experience. I absolutely love how hands on this role is and adore the interactions I have between patients and the rest of the healthcare team. In my free time I like to spend time outside doing fun activities, reading, and being with friends/ family. I also enjoy volunteering at Cook County's forest preserve cleanups and hope to do the same in West Michigan! Being a member of this club has provided many resources and much guidance to aid in my pre-PA journey. I'm looking forward to meeting all of you this year and assisting you through your own paths! Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need someone to talk to!
TREASURER
Sia Patel
Hi everyone! My name is Sia Patel and I am very excited to be on the e-board this year as treasurer! I am a junior majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a pre-PA emphasis and also minoring in Chemistry. I am from Spring Lake, MI, and currently work at the Trinity Health Hospital in Grand Rapids as a patient care assistant on the oncology bariatrics floor. My interactions with patients and healthcare providers have helped me ensure that the PA path is the right one for me. As part of my volunteer work, I help out at Kid’s Food Basket and in the emergency department at a local hospital. Outside of school and work, I like to travel, play tennis, and spend time with family and friends! Please feel free to reach out anytime if you need anything! I’m really looking forward to getting to know everyone this semester!
Communications Chair
Annie Zambon
Hi everyone! My name is Annie Zambon. I am currently a sophomore here at GVSU, majoring in Allied Health Sciences. I am from Muskegon and work in the Trinity Health Muskegon ED as a PCA. I also like to spend time volunteering as a supervisor for Pack it Up in Coopersville, as well as work on gaining shadowing hours. In my free time, I like to run, travel, and hangout with friends.This is my first year on the E-Board and my first year participating in the Pre-PA Club. I love the community and support that this club brings. I am super excited to be a part of it as your Communications Chair! If you have any questions or advice, please feel free to reach out!
Resource Coordinator
Madeline Dombrowski
Hi everyone, my name is Madeleine Dombrowski! I am going to be a junior here at GVSU as an Allied Health Sciences major with a pre-PA emphasis. I am so excited to be on the E-Board this year as the resource coordinator, especially since volunteering is
something I am super passionate about! I am originally from Brighton, Michigan, and I
currently work here in Grand Rapids as a patient care assistant at Trinity Health Hospital on
the oncology and bariatrics floor. In my free time, I regularly volunteer at the YWCA and with
the Community Ministries after-school program. Being a member of this club has been such
an amazing resource in guiding me as a pre-PA student. I am beyond excited to meet you
all, please reach out if you ever want to chat or need anything!
Faculty
Advisor
Andrew Booth PA-C
I received my Master’s degree in Physician Assistant at Central Michigan University in 2002. Immediately following graduation, I started clinical practice in Emergency Medicine at Central Michigan Community Hospital (now McLaren). After a couple years there, I moved to the Grand Rapids area and worked for Spectrum Health (now Corewell) in the Urgent Care system. I started as a full time faculty member at GVSU in Fall of 2007 and held numerous positions within the department, including my current position as chair. I work alongside Jill Ellis, our Program Director to ensure a high quality PA program. I continue to practice clinically, albeit minimally, at a free clinic in Grand Rapids.