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 junior 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 third year being a part of the club and my second being on the E-Board. I am so excited to be your president 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
Alicia Cruz
Hi everyone! My name is Alicia Cruz and I am a senior here at GVSU majoring in Allied Health Sciences. I am so excited to represent the club this year as the Vice-President! I currently work as a CNA at a nursing facility along as a nurse tech at Blodgett Hospital. A few things I enjoy doing in my personal life include loving on my dog Ace, spending time with friends/family, eating ice cream, running, and trying out new restaurants. If you ever have questions or simply need a friend to talk to, I am more than happy to be a resource, friend, and mentor. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and I can’t wait for another great school year!
Secretary
Claire Gehringer
Hey everyone! My name is Claire Gehringer and I am a junior majoring in Allied Health Sciences with an emphasis on Pre-PA and a minor in psychology.
I’ve been certified as a Patient Care Technician for the last 3 years and have worked as a nurse assistant and medical assistant. I absolutely love being a medical assistant and it has really helped me determine that PA is the route I want to take! Outside of school, I like to workout, read, and be with my friends and family! This is my first year on the E-Board and I am so excited to get to know everyone! Please reach out if you ever need anything!
TREASURER
Sia Patel
Hi everyone! My name is Sia Patel and I am very excited to join the e-board this year as treasurer! I am a sophomore 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
Julie Fiser
Hello everyone my name is Julie Fiser, and I am from Grand Rapids, MI. I am a Sophomore 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 Communications Chair, and am looking forward to a great year!
Resource Coordinator
Abby Hrobsky
Hello! My name is Abigail (Abby) Hrobsky, and I will be a junior this year at GVSU. I am so excited to be on the executive board as the resource coordinator! I am from the East side of Michigan and work as a Medical Assistant at a family practice. My major is Allied Health Sciences with a pre-PA emphasis, and I am also working on a certificate in Medical and Health Humanities. In addition, I am the Vice President and Risk Manager of the Allied Health Sciences Student Group here at GVSU. In my free time, I volunteer at the Michigan Veterans Home in GR. Being a member of this club has been very helpful when navigating the ins and outs of PA school applications! Please contact me with any questions or suggestions you may have!
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.