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Undergrad: Old Dominion University
PA School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Physician Assistant Program
When she's not charting or coaching, Deniece travels, styles, and thrives as a supermom and wife. Whether in the ER, on a call with a student, or exploring a new country, Deniece shows up fully and creates space for others to do the same.
A proud graduate of Old Dominion University, Deniece graduated with a BS in medical technology with a minor in fashion merchandising. She spent five years working as a certified clinical laboratory scientist specializing in microbiology, building a strong foundation in diagnostics, precision, and patient safety. Her scientific rigor and natural ability to connect with people led her to earn an MPA at EVMS.
Currently practicing in multiple care settings across the U.S., Deniece brings real-world insight and energy to her role as an admissions coach, offering students clarity, connection, and strategy through every stage of the PA school application process. Deniece’s passion for coaching stems from her own journey into the profession, where mentorship made all the difference. Now, she’s paying it forward—helping the next generation of PAs walk boldly into their calling.
Deniece is deeply invested in shaping the future of medicine. A dedicated mentor and role model, she has supported countless aspiring and current PA students, many of whom have completed their programs. She has served on the EVMS admissions committee, led mock interviews, coached personal statement development, and spearheaded outreach to local HBCUs to raise awareness of the PA profession and expand the pipeline of underrepresented providers.
Deniece believes that representation isn’t just a talking point—it’s a mission. She believes in opening doors and holding them wide for others. Her mentorship empowers students from all backgrounds to navigate their path toward healthcare leadership with clarity and confidence.
Drawing on her experience as a practicing PA, Deniece guides pre-PA students through every stage of the application process. With a sharp eye for what makes a candidate stand out, she helps students craft competitive, authentic, and strategic applications.
Known for her warm, supportive approach, Deniece builds strong, personalized connections with every student, creating a coaching experience that’s both encouraging and results-driven. She’ll even make sure each student is the best-dressed at their interview.
She has successfully mentored many applicants, including non-traditional students, career changers, re-applicants, and gap year students, equipping each with tailored tools and insights to elevate their candidacy. Her clinical background, mentorship mindset, and deep understanding of the PA admissions process make her a trusted and invaluable coach for future PAs.
Behavioral Medicine
Undergrad: Lafayette College
PA School: Marist College’s Physician Assistant Studies Program
Athena loves to travel and explore different cultures. Her goal is to visit every country. In her free time, she enjoys working out and spending time with her two puppies.
Athena’s journey began at Lafayette College, where she completed her undergraduate studies before advancing to the Physician Assistant Studies program at Marist College. During her time as a PA student, Athena not only excelled academically but also demonstrated strong leadership skills. She actively engaged with prospective students, conducting tours of the PA facilities and collaborating with her peers and faculty to influence admission decisions, demonstrating her dedication to the field and her commitment to helping others.
Athena's passion for medicine and care extends far beyond the boundaries of her professional life. She has dedicated her time and expertise to building medical infrastructure in Peru and participating in medical missions in Costa Rica during her school breaks. After graduating, Athena continued to give back to her community by volunteering on the admissions team of her PA program, where she helped conduct interviews and grade practical exams. Her exceptional contributions were recognized with an induction into the prestigious Alpha Phi Honors Society.
Throughout her professional journey, Athena has gained a diverse range of experiences that have enriched her understanding of various fields of medicine and the challenges faced by patients. She began her career at the renowned Yale Neonatal Intensive Care Unit before moving to the West Coast to practice orthopedics. Later, she returned to the East Coast to specialize in behavioral medicine. Today, she works as a Physician Assistant for the Center for Emotional Health.
As a counselor, Athena draws upon her extensive knowledge and experience to provide expert guidance to aspiring physician assistants. She understands the stress and pressure that comes with applying to PA school and offers her perspective on what admissions teams look for in future students. Athena takes a personalized approach, dedicating time to truly understanding each individual's aspirations and working diligently to help them achieve their PA goals.
Neurosurgery
Undergrad: South Dakota State University
PA School: Bethel University Physician Assistant Program
In her free time, Jewels loves to bake, read, travel, and try new flavors of coffee.
Jewels’ higher education journey began at Dakota State University, where she spent three years as a human anatomy tutor and two years as an undergraduate research assistant. She graduated with a BS in human biology with a 4.0 GPA. Her years of mentoring, tutoring, and admissions experience position her as a knowledgeable guide for PA applicants.
At the core of Jewels' mentoring philosophy is a genuine desire to empower the next generation of physician assistants. She recognizes that the journey to becoming a PA can be challenging, and she is committed to breaking down complex concepts into manageable, bite-sized pieces. By making even the most difficult topics accessible and engaging, Jewels helps her students build a strong foundation of knowledge and confidence.
One of Jewels’ greatest strengths as a mentor is her ability to listen deeply and forge meaningful connections with her students. She understands the fears, challenges, and aspirations that come with pursuing a career in healthcare, and she approaches each student with empathy, compassion, and unwavering support. Jewels tailors her approach to meet each student’s unique needs, ensuring they feel seen, heard, and guided every step of the way.
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A friend recommended Inspira to me, and I scheduled a free online consultation session. The consultant was well prepared and gave many insights on my PA school application. I ended up buying the final application review package to improve my application, and it was totally worth it!
I started with the Combo 10 package and later upgraded it to the Combo 20 package. The flexibility and support provided by my consultant was great. Anshul helped me edit our plan and worked around my schedule to cater to the additional applications in a short time!
Pretty happy with the process and consultation from my mentor at Inspira for PA school consulting: 10/10.
Mark helped me create a detailed application strategy and project plan to apply to PA schools. His reviews on my personal statement and secondary essays were really insightful. I am grateful to him for his help throughout the whole process. Cheers!
Receiving a partial scholarship on the all-inclusive package helped me take the financial burden off my shoulders. Inspira helped me throughout my journey of applying to PA schools and helped me secure admission to my dream school.
Inspira helped me decide the PA schools I should target based on several rounds of discussions. I was thrilled to have my consultant from Duke University. He was very insightful and helped me build a complete application narrative. I ended up getting accepted to three schools!
Do you want to become a physician assistant but don’t know how to choose between PA schools? Our quiz is here to help you! After answering a few questions, you will get access to a list of schools based on your preferences.
Choosing the right PA school for you doesn’t need to be exhausting. Our quiz will make this process easier. All you need to do is to let us know:
Then, you will receive a list of schools with admissions stats so you can compare different PA programs and choose the best PA school for you.
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PA school applications are long - you need to create a resume, personal statement, essays, short answers, and support recommenders for each institution. Getting to perfection takes time.
The exact time to get to the end state depends on a number of factors, including which schools you’re applying to, how good you are at writing and editing, and your personal commitments.
Through our PA school application help service, we have worked with successful clients who have spent two months on an application and we have worked with those that have started seven months before the application deadlines. That said, based on what we have seen in the past with applicants’ schedules and writing styles, we recommend starting at least three months before the deadline to maximize your chances of success.
Our mission is to help every candidate realize their true potential. When you graduate from PA school, we want you to look back and be proud of yourself for achieving your dreams. As such, we want to make sure that your financial circumstances are not a barrier to success.
In keeping with our mission, we provide a small number of partial and full scholarships to our applicants. These are awarded after you start working with us and are based on both professional potential and financial need. Please note, these scholarships are only available for our All-Inclusive Package.
That said, we also want to make sure you are working with the best team, and attracting top talent is expensive. Hence, we’re not able to provide scholarships to everyone. Your project manager can tell you more about scholarship opportunities after we start the engagement.
We understand that not all applicants need help with their entire application. For applicants who need PA school application help with only one or two aspects of their applications, we’ve broken down our all-inclusive offering into different phases of the application lifecycle such as final application review, interview prep, and more. Please check out this page for a list of all our offerings.
For applicants interested in a structured and rigorous preparation school, we have the complete end-to-end coaching service where you work with our top Graduate Coaches for an extended period of time. They create a personalized plan to help you set and achieve targets, giving you a leg up when you apply. Your Graduate Coach helps you identify gaps in your profile and fill them through targeted activities such as volunteering, research, academic coursework, and more. Schedule a call to learn more.
Our Graduate Coaches are selected through an extremely rigorous process. We make sure they are knowledgeable, smart, courteous, personable, and professional. Further, you are paired with a Coach based on your profile, background, and interests based on the information you provide through our comprehensive intake form.
However, it is very important that you get along with your Coach. The quality of your application is directly dependent on how well you get along with them. We’ve realized building a relationship doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time to get to know each other, understand the candidate’s persona, and craft a strong application. We try not to prematurely undo progress by switching Coaches.
That being said, if you have any issues, email us at ceo@inspiraadvantage.com and our CEO will personally reply to you within 48 hours. Your success is our topmost priority and we will go above and beyond to make sure you get accepted at your dream school. This includes switching your Coach if needed.
Our project team consists of Graduate Coaches, Writing Experts, and former Admissions Committee members. You will work with a Graduate Coach, who will help you draft the perfect application. They are typically a PA who has served on an admissions committee, is an expert at storytelling, enjoys mentorship, and excels at helping candidates create compelling narratives.
They also make sure your grammar, tone, and sentence structure are in line with what business schools expect. You will also be assigned a Project Manager. Their role will be to ensure all deadlines are met and your application documents are submitted well in advance of the deadline.
Through our vast network of former admissions committee members, Graduate Coaches, and Inspira alumni, we are able to have our finger on the pulse and see what’s going on at top PA schools.
These insights are early and relevant, and they benefit you. We know before anyone else when and how the Admissions Committee at an institution is changing the intake criteria. We can use this to help craft a relevant story.
Only 3% of prospective Graduate Coaches and former Admissions Committee members we speak with each year make it on our team. We want to ensure that our applicants have the best experience, so choosing the right team members is of paramount importance to us.
We have a rigorous multi-step selection process. This includes personality fit, industry knowledge tests, and multiple real-life case simulations. Every member of our team is made to evaluate the applications of past candidates. This helps us evaluate the quality of their insights and communication skills. You can learn more about our selection process here.
We also conduct ongoing evaluations to make sure we are the right partners to help you fulfill your PA schools dreams.
Creating the right application requires time and effort. It is our duty to make sure every consultant is able to dedicate time and effort to your application.
The number of clients each consultant works with depends on the nature of their role and additional commitments within the firm. For example, the work of a Graduate Coach is very different from the work of a writing expert. Also, some of our team members help with tasks such as conducting research on PA schools or writing guides.
Some consultants might work with a small number of applicants who are applying to a lot of PA schools, whereas others might work with more applicants who are applying to fewer schools. You can rest assured that even though members of our team wear many hats, your success is our topmost priority. If we have to choose between losing a potential client or allocating less time to current clients, we will choose the former any day.
Yes, parents can be involved through the application process.
Mock PA school interviews that will simulate admission committee style interview sessions.
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