Vote for the PAOM 2025-2026 Board of Directors!
Posted about 16 hours ago by Nicole Fox
PAOM is always striving to grow and fulfill our mission to empower PAs to practice evidence-based, patient-centered obesity medicine. Please find the bios of the nominees for your 2025-2026 Board of Directors below, and take a moment to cast your ballot using the following Google form (approx 2 minutes time to complete):
Thank you for your continued support to help PAOM continue to serve our members! Voting ends Monday, July 14.
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Nominee Personal Statements
Nominee for Vice President:
Martine Altieri
Being a leader in my profession has been my passion. I actively utilize my voice through volunteering with the JAAPA podcast, AAPA committees, and other COs to advance our profession by demonstrating our ability to excel in various environments.
I am a member of the inaugural board of PAs in Obesity Medicine, holding the position of Director at Large for the past four years. Additionally, I have served as an HOD delegate for FAPA for the past 2 years which highlights my extensive experience in advocacy. My clinical practice is now focused on obesity medicine, and I have extensive experience advocating for the recognition of obesity as a disease and expanding the role of PAs in this specialty. My objective is to enhance our presence in obesity medicine, provide support and mentorships to those entering the field, and foster the growth of this constituent organization through collaboration with the industry and other PA organizations. I aim to improve education for PAs in obesity medicine and ensure Physician Associates are a strong voice and integral part of the solution to end the obesity epidemic in America.
Nominee for Treasurer:
Karon Potter
As a founding board member of PAOM, I am deeply invested in the organization’s ongoing
growth and success. My tenure as founding treasurer has allowed me to establish and refine the financial operations of our organization, and I would be honored to continue developing a financial structure that is robust and future-ready. This role has been an extensive learning opportunity, and my goal is to ensure that, when the time comes to transition this responsibility, I leave behind a strong and sustainable financial system that will serve PAOM for years to come.
My commitment extends beyond financial stewardship; I have also championed obesity
treatment by serving as a speaker and advocate for obesity education both within and beyond AAPA. I am passionate about supporting PAs in Obesity Medicine and advancing our mission through education, advocacy, and organizational excellence.
Nominees for Member at Large:
Lauren Baker Williams
I would be a good candidate for the Member-At-Large position because I bring experience and passion, having already served in this role over the past year with active engagement. I have contributed to board initiatives and have sought out other opportunities for our organization to be involved with. I believe my background with continuing education, advocacy and clinic care will continue to be a meaningful contribution. I am excited to continue with the work we have been doing and to help grow the organization.
Kathryn Earls
I am eager to serve as a Member at Large for the PAOM group as part of my commitment to advancing our field and supporting fellow PAs who are passionate about obesity care. With over a decade of clinical experience, I’m ready to step outside my comfort zone, expand my leadership skills and contribute meaningfully to our community.
Alison Olsen
I have been practicing in obesity medicine for >25yrs and have a strong passion for caring for patients with obesity as well as helping to educate other clinicians on obesity as a disease. Additionally I hope to continue to strengthen collaborate with other PAs to support best practice in evidence based obesity medicine in this ever changing field. We are in need of strong voices to help advocate for ongoing care, patient access and expanding our knowledge base to help patients in the best way possible.
Elena Sullivan
I would like to serve on the Board of Directors because I have been part of PAOM for the past three years and would love the opportunity to play a bigger role in our organization’s mission and vision. I have been a PA in obesity medicine for the past five years and am passionate about obesity education and advocacy. I served as an AAPA nutrition outreach fellow from 2022-2023, as the AAPA’s Obesity Community of Practice Program Faculty from 2023-2024, have been a Group Lead in Gather-Ed/OMA’s Primary Care Obesity Management Clinician Training Program this past year. I hope to be able to contribute to this amazing organization and serve alongside fellow PA leaders on this board. Thank you for your consideration!
Nominees for Member at Large and House of Delegates Representative:
Erin Muthig
Hello! I currently serve on the Maine Academy of PA’s board as a Director-At-Large, and have served as Chief delegate and HOD as well. I’ve attended AAPA HOD meetings, and currently serve on the legislate committee for MEAPA, traveling to our state house when needed to advocate for/against legislation impacting PA’s in the state of Maine. I’ve been on the Maine PA board for 5 years. I have a passion for PA profession advocacy and advancement, professional development, and community building. On a personal note, I have a passion for obesity medicine and weight management, as a person who has spent her life trying to manage obesity. Knowing what it is like to struggle with obesity, I am uniquely qualified to help my patients, and I work diligently to advocate for their best interests. I transitioned into Obesity Medicine full time 14 months ago, and I am eager to become more involved in a community of like-minded, passionate individuals.