Ana S.

Ana is deeply committed to delivering and advocating for high-quality care to underserved and diverse populations. As a PA student, she actively engaged with her community by volunteering at the student-run HAVEN Clinic, which provides medical services to individuals who are uninsured and ineligible for Medicaid. She also volunteered with the Neighborhood Health Project (NHP), offering glucose and blood pressure screenings to individuals experiencing homelessness. During PA school, she also received the Yale School of Medicine Leadership Award and the Connecticut Academy of Physician Associates PA Student of the Year Award. 

At the University of Maine, Ana volunteered with Operation H.E.A.R.T.S and Medical Outreach Maine, where she became passionate about expanding medical care through teaching opportunities. This passion brought her to serve as President of the University of Maine’s chapter for Partners for World Health. This role afforded her the opportunity to travel to Uganda to serve local and refugee obstetric populations with prenatal education and care. Prior to PA school, Ana honed her patient care skills as a clinical trial coordinator at Boston Children’s Hospital and as a nursing assistant at Dirigo Pines retirement community. These experiences gave her a strong foundation in patient care and a deep passion for health education. 

Upon finishing PA school, Ana has become an active member of the Connecticut Academy of Physician Assistants. She continues to use her health policy knowledge and passion for health education to serve in an advisory capacity in underserved communities as she provides quality care in the field of dermatology. Students Ana has coached have been accepted to PA programs at Tufts University, George Washington University, James Madison University, the University of Delaware, and others. 

Ana’s commitment to mentorship and education is evident in her diverse experiences, from intensive one-on-one sessions with prospective professional students to leading large group events to level the playing field in the admissions process. As a PA from a rural Maine town with no immediate or extended family members in healthcare, she is excited to guide the next generation of physician assistant leaders in achieving their goals, no matter their background.