Colorado Academy of PAs

Colorado Academy of PAs The Colorado Academy of PAs represents PAs in the state, promotes PAs role in patient centered care We hope this web site will be an aid to doing just that.

CAPA is a constituent chapter of the American Academy of Physician Assistants The Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) was established in 1976 to:

- Promote the PA profession to Colorado's lay and medical community.
- Offer community health education projects.
- Offer continuing medical education for PAs.
- Help ensure proper regulation and utilization of PAs in Colorado. The Colorado

Academy of Physician Assistants is the voice of Colorado PAs. We are interested in your needs and work hard to supply you with the resources you need to stay informed.

Celebrating a decade of clinical excellence and leadership! Meet A’lanne Conrad, DMSc, PA-C. From serving as inaugural f...
06/19/2026

Celebrating a decade of clinical excellence and leadership!
Meet A’lanne Conrad, DMSc, PA-C. From serving as inaugural faculty for the Bechtel PA Program to championing patient-centered care and expanding rural healthcare access in Western Colorado, A’lanne truly embodies what it means to lead with a servant’s heart.
We are incredibly proud to have her as a dedicated CAPA member shaping the future of medicine, education, and advocacy in our community.
Swipe or read below to learn more about her 10-year journey, what inspired her to join the profession, and why professional unity matters!

06/16/2026

The 2026 CAPA Annual Survey is Live!
Attention CAPA members! It’s time to share your insights, experiences, and feedback to help shape the future of our profession in Colorado. Your input directly influences our advocacy efforts, educational programming, and member resources for the coming year.
How to participate: Check your inbox! The unique survey link has been sent directly to your registered member email address.
Take a quick moment to make your voice heard today!

Meet Stephanie Flores, this week’s CAPA Member Spotlight!Stephanie originally joined CAPA to connect with fellow PAs, ac...
06/12/2026

Meet Stephanie Flores, this week’s CAPA Member Spotlight!
Stephanie originally joined CAPA to connect with fellow PAs, access high-quality CME, and find new ways to get involved in the community.
Moving forward, she is focused on giving back to the next generation of healthcare professionals. She is actively welcoming pre-PA students for shadowing opportunities and is looking forward to jumping back into precepting.
Thank you for your dedication to your patients and for supporting the future of the Colorado PA community, Stephanie!
Drop a comment below to connect or say hello.

🌟 CAPA Member Spotlight: James Kramer 🌟Today, we are incredibly honored to highlight past CAPA President, James Kramer, ...
06/05/2026

🌟 CAPA Member Spotlight: James Kramer 🌟
Today, we are incredibly honored to highlight past CAPA President, James Kramer, whose extraordinary career embodies the profound impact of the PA profession. From local community care to global disaster response, James has dedicated his life to service.
His journey in medicine is nothing short of inspiring:
🎖️ Military & Education Roots: Began his journey as an Air Force medic (1968–1977) before graduating with his Undergraduate and Master’s degrees from the University of Nebraska.
🏔️ Dedication to Colorado: Returned home to start a lifelong family practice in Pueblo, simultaneously working across urgent care clinics and the ER.
⚖️ Public & Humanitarian Service: Served the community as the Pueblo County Coroner for 37 years, conducted crucial child abuse advocacy exams, and joined medical missions to the Philippines, Ecuador, Vietnam, and Haiti.
🚨 Disaster Response: As a DMORT member, James deployed to provide critical aid during monumental crises, including 9/11 in NYC, Hurricane Katrina, numerous Florida hurricanes, and the tsunami response in Thailand.
Building the Foundation for Colorado PAs
As a past president of CAPA, James played an instrumental role in establishing the PA profession in our state. His leadership helped secure vital title protection, expand legislative authority, and pass prescriptive privileges that allow PAs to practice effectively today.
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“CAPA is the strength and voice of PAs in Colorado... Moving forward in 2026, we as PAs will continue to thrive through the momentum of CAPA.”
Thank you, James, for your unwavering leadership, pioneering spirit, and incredible lifetime of service! 🩺✨
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🎉 Announcing the 2026–2027 CAPA Board of Directors! 🎉Following our recent elections, the Colorado Academy of PAs is incr...
06/04/2026

🎉 Announcing the 2026–2027 CAPA Board of Directors! 🎉
Following our recent elections, the Colorado Academy of PAs is incredibly proud to introduce the dedicated leaders who will guide our organization into the upcoming year. These newly elected board members will officially assume office on July 1, 2026.
Please join us in congratulating and welcoming our new leadership team:

⭐ Executive Committee:

President: Shyanna Neu, MSPAS, PA-C

President-Elect: Madeleine Zeichner, MPAS, PA-C

Immediate Past President: Jeff McElwain, MPAS, PA-C

Vice President: Harlan David, MPAS, PA-C

Secretary: Andrea Sykora, MSM, PA-C

Treasurer: Kellie Lyons, MSPAS, PA-C

⭐ Directors-at-Large: Robin Tyner, MBA, PA-C | Kiran Pires, PA-C | Caitlin Blaine, MSHS, PA-C | Ryan Candee, MPAS, PA-C | Tatiana Emmanuel, DMSc, PA-C, CPAAPA

⭐ HOD Chief Delegate: Kaci Hardsock, MS, MSPAS, PA-C
⭐ Student Director: Eden Ainscough, PA-S

⭐ Delegates to the AAPA House of Delegates: Stephen Kudebeh, MS, PA-C | Kimberly Picchietti, MS, PA-C | Alyn Whelchel, DMSc, MSPA, PA-C, DFAAPA | Alysia Wiley, MMS, PA-C
❤️ A Huge Thank You to our outgoing 2025–2026 Board of Directors for your incredible dedication, hard work, and service to the PA profession in Colorado!
We are excited for the year ahead! 🏔️✨

Join us as we celebrate the leadership, accomplishments, and contributions that strengthen CAPA through our new Member S...
05/29/2026

Join us as we celebrate the leadership, accomplishments, and contributions that strengthen CAPA through our new Member Spotlight!

Join us for a CAPA Wilderness Medicine Hike on May 16th from 8:00 – 11:00am at Bear Creek Lake Park. This session will b...
05/12/2026

Join us for a CAPA Wilderness Medicine Hike on May 16th from 8:00 – 11:00am at Bear Creek Lake Park. This session will be geared towards PA students, but ANYONE is welcome to join!

Register at coloradopas.org/event-6667143.

Final call to apply or nominate someone for CAPA Board Positions! If you or someone you know has the leadership experien...
05/11/2026

Final call to apply or nominate someone for CAPA Board Positions! If you or someone you know has the leadership experience necessary to advance our profession, we encourage you to get involved.

➡ coloradopas.org/2026election

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