The Department of Physician Assistant Education is currently chaired by Roy Guizado, MS, PA-C. Faculty and staff who support the Department of PA Education are listed with their contact information. For additional background information on selected faculty, click on the name.



Kathleen Bianco, PhD, MS, PA-C
Clinical Education Coordinator and Instructor
PA Education
biancok@westernu.edu
909-469-5352

Stephanie Bowlin, EdD, PA, DFAAPA
Chief of Mission Integration
Office of Mission Integration
sbowlin@westernu.edu
909-469-5383

Assistant Professor, Health Professionals Education Track Coordinator
Health Sciences Department
rbravo@westernu.edu
909-469-5461


Shalechia Hunt, DMS, PA-C, MSHS
Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor
PA Education
shunt@westernu.edu
909-469-8762


Josh Matacotta, Psy.D., CAHIMS
Assistant Professor, Senior Research Analyst
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)-Office of Mission Integration
jmatacotta@westernu.edu
909-469-5204




Associate Dean, New Program Development and Online Learning; Associate Professor
College of Health Sciences

Associate Vice President, Associate Professor
Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)-Office of Mission Integration
tjwood@westernu.edu
909-469-8644
Support Staff



Barbara Howell
Administrative Assistant II of Clinical Education
PA Education
bhowell@westernu.edu
909-469-5370


Melanie Sperry
Clinical Education Coordinator Assistant
PA Education
msperry@westernu.edu
909-469-8349
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Department of Physician Assistant Education
E-Mail: Admissions@westernu.edu
Western University of Health Sciences
Department of Physician Assistant Education
450 E. Second St.
Pomona, CA 91766
909.469.5378 (office)
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