Leadership Team
Elias Villarreal, Jr., DMSc, PA-C
Andrew Lafree, MD
Medical Director
Vice Chief of Staff, El Centro Regional Medical Center
Laine Vehar
Director of Administrative Services
Faculty Team
Brittany Pierce, MPAS, PA-C
Director of Didactic Education
Jamie Ports, MMSc-PA, PA-C
Director of Clinical Education & Simulation
Nicole Davis, MHS, PA-C
Director of Admissions & Recruitment
Heather Gebauer, MS, PA-C
Director of Learner Success & Wellness
Kelly Mercer, MPH, PA-C
Director of Assessment & Evaluation
Jorge Romo, MPA, PA-C
Assistant Director of Clinical Education
Administrative Support Team
Cassandra Bengen
Clinical Placement & Credentialing Coordinator
Nadia Mei, MA
Admissions Coordinator
Delaney Wallace, MBA
Administrative Coordinator