Gerald Kayingo, PHD, MBA, PA-C, DFAAPA
Executive Director, PALLAAssistant Dean and Professor, School of Graduate Studies
Gerald Kayingo is the executive director of the Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy (PALLA) and an assistant dean and professor at the graduate school at the University of Maryland.... Read More
James F. Cawley, MPH, PA-C, DHL (HON)
ProfessorScholar-in-Residence
James Cawley is Professor and Scholar-in-Residence in the Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy (PALLA) in the Graduate School at the University of Maryland Baltimore. He is also Prof... Read More
Roisin Donegan, MS
Clinical Partnerships CoordinatorRoisin Donegan is the Clinical Partnerships Coordinator for the Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy (PALLA) with the Graduate School at the University of Maryland. Roisin possesses ... Read More
Cara Felter, PT, PHD, DPT, MPH
Chief Learning OfficerCara Felter is the Chief Learning Officer for PALLA and an Associate Professor in the Graduate School at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB). She earned a PhD in Health Professions Educatio... Read More
Shani Fleming, PhD, MS, MPH, PA-C
Shani Fleming has devoted her career to promoting cultural competence and addressing social justice within the healthcare community. Dr. Fleming holds significant clinical experience as a Physician... Read More
Erin Hagar, MA, MFA
Senior Academic Support CoordinatorErin Hagar is an instructional designer who has worked in higher education for over twenty years. After teaching Spanish at American University, she held instructional design positions at the World... Read More
Hyun-Jin Jun, PhD, MSW
Assistant Professor, School of Graduate StudiesHyun-Jin Jun is an Assistant Professor of the Health Professions Education (HPE) program at the University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies. She completed her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) an... Read More
Jamie King, MS, PA-C, DrPH(c)
Director of Strategic Partnerships and AdvocacyJamie King serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy for the Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy (PALLA) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. A seasoned cli... Read More
Violet Kulo, EdD, MS, MA
Associate ProfessorHealth Professions Education PhD Program Director, School of Graduate Studies
Violet Kulo is the Health Professions Education PhD program director and an Associate Professor in the University of Maryland School of Graduate Studies. Before coming to UMB, she worked at the Joh... Read More
Emilie Ludeman, MSLIS
Research, Education and Outreach Librarian, Health Sciences and Human Services LibraryEmilie Ludeman has worked as a Research and Education Librarian at the Health Sciences and Human Services Library since 2011. Her extensive experience includes expert literature searching, systemat... Read More
Sarah Porter, PA-C
Research FellowSarah Porter, PA-C, graduated from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Environmental Studies. She went on to earn her Masters of Physician Assista... Read More
Andrew Stakem
Program Evaluation, Data Analytics and Accreditation SpecialistAndrew Stakem supports PALLA as the Program Evaluation, Data Analytics and Accreditation Specialist. He is responsible for coordinating and supporting the ongoing accreditation processes for PALLA ... Read More
Elizabeth Healey
Academic Administrative SpecialistEliza Healey is the Academic Service Specialist for the Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy (PALLA) with the Graduate School at the University of Maryland Baltimore. She provides ad... Read More
