Meet the PAAs

Melany B. Atkins

WVU Order of Augusta, 2002

Melany B. Atkins graduated from the West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2006. She was Chief Resident in Diagnostic Radiology at the University Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and completed her Fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Cross Sectional Imaging.

Stephanie A. Ballard Conrad

WVU Order of Augusta 2003

A Morgantown native, Stephanie graduated in 2003 from the PI Reed School of Journalism (now the Reed College of Media) and eceived a master’s degree in corporate and organizational communication from WVU’s Eberly College of Arts and Sciences in 2021.

Elizabeth Blemings

WVU Order of Augusta 2019

At West Virginia University, Elizabeth received a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance. As an undergraduate, she studied abroad in Italy, China, Bahrain, Jordan, and Ireland.

Garrett Burgess

WVU Order of Augusta 2018

After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Affairs, Russian Language from West Virginia University, Garrett received a Master of Science in Data Analytics from The Johns Hopkins University.

Emily Calandrelli

WVU Order of Augusta 2009

The recipient of the Goldwater Scholarship, Emily received a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering from West Virginia University. In 2013, Emily received a Master of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics and also an Master of Science in Technology and Policy from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Daniel Carrier

WVU Order of Augusta 2006

Daniel Carrier, DDS, received both his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and his DDS from the School of Dentistry from West Virginia University.

Amy Cashin

WVU Order of Augusta 2017

From Melbourne, Australia, Amy Cashin received her undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology in 2017, a master’s degree her master’s degree in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling in 2019, and is a candidate for her Doctor of Education in Physical Education Teaching and Teaching Studies.

Brian Caveney

Order of Augusta 1995

Brian Caveney received his undergraduate degree, JD, and MD from West Virginia University in 2002. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he completed his MPH-HPPA Internal Medicine Internship in 2003 and MPH in Health Policy and Administration in 2004. In 2005, he completed his Medical Residency in Occupational and Environmental Medicine at Duke University.

Michael DeFede

WVU Order of Augusta 2001

A Follansbee, WV native, Michael DeFede received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from West Virginia University in 2001 and his Master of Science in Systems Engineering from Virginia Tech in 2004.

Matthew Delligatti

WVU Order of Augusta 2008

From Fairmont, WV, Matt received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2008 and a Juris Doctor from the West Virginia University College of Law in 2011.

Christopher Drescher

WVU Order of Augusta, 2010

Christopher Dresher received a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from West Virginia University in 2009, and both a Master of Arts and PHD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Mississippi in 2011 and 2015, respectively.

John Estep

WVU Order of Augusta 2006

John received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from WVU in 2006 and his law degree from the University of Virginia in 2009.

Roger Hanshaw

WVU Order of Augusta 2002

A native of Clay County, Roger Hanshaw received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from WVU in 2002, a PhD in chemistry from the University of Notre Dame in 2006 (where he also received the Outstanding Teaching Award), and his JD from the WVU College of Law in 2012.

Jess Harlee

WVU Order of Augusta 2014

Jess Harlee graduated from WVU with a degree in Industrial Engineering in 2019 and received an MBA in Sports Business from the University of Oregon in 2019.

Emma Harrison

WVU Order of Augusta 2019

Emma received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Multidisciplinary Studies from WVU in 2019. She is currently a law student at Vanderbilt University.

Elizabeth Gulick Henderson

WVU Order of Augusta, 2015

Since 2020, Liz has been a top podcast host - Tough Love for Moms.

Liz serve moms globally through the Tough Love for Moms podcast and aims to make a local impact as well through her time coaching at OrangeTheory Fitness, Deep South Volleyball Club, and their local church in Dothan, Alabama.

Rachel James

WVU Order of Augusta 2014

Rachel received her Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from West Virginia University in 2014 and her Master of Civil Engineering and PhD in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin in 2016 and 2019, respectively.

Trevor Kiess

WVU Order of Augusta 2018

Trevor Kiess received both is Bachelor of Science in Accounting and his Master of Business Administration from West Virginia University.

Caroline E. Leadmon

WVU Order of Augusta, 2020

A West Virginia University Foundation Scholar, Caroline graduated in 2020 with Bachelor of Science Degrees in Biochemistry and Animal & Nutritional Sciences.

Giana Loretta

WVU Order of Augusta, 2023

A native of Shinnston, WV, Giana Loretta graduated from West Virginia University in 2023 with three majors in Political Science, Philosophy, and Communication Studies.

Mary Bess Marantz

WVU Order of Augusta 2002

Originally from Nicholas County, West Virginia, Mary Bess Marantz received her undergraduate degree from West Virginia University in 2002, and her JD from Yale Law School in 2006.

Alanna Markle

WVU Order of Augusta 2012

After receiving her Bachelor of Arts in International Development and Political Science, from West Virginia University in 2012, Alanna received her Master of Arts in Global Finance, Trade, & Economic Integration from the University of Denver, Josef Korbel School of International Studies in 2017.

Elizabeth Wilson Minchau

WVU Order of Augusta 1999

A Morgantown native, Beth received her BSN from West Virginia University in 1999 and her MSN from the University of Pittsburgh in 2002.

Jason Pizatella

WVU Order of Augusta 2004

Jason Pizatella received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2004 and Juris Doctor in 2007 from West Virginia University

Victoria Reiser

WVU Order of Augusta 2015

Vicky received a Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from West Virginia University in 2015 and a Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing in 2020.

Steven Robison

WVU Order of Augusta 2012

A Charles Town, WV native Steve Robison received a Bachelor of Arts in both International Studies and Foreign Languages (French) from West Virginia University in 2012. He received his Master of Arts in Security Studies from Georgetown University in 2013.

Erika Stratmann

WVU Order of Augusta 2005

A native of Falling Waters, WV, Erika Stratmann received her Bachelor of Social Work from West Virginia University in 2005 and Master’s degrees in Social Work and Public Administration Dual Degree Program from the University of South Carolina in 2007.

Stephanie Taylor

WVU Order of Augusta 2003

Stephanie received a Bachelor of Science in Journalism at West Virginia University and graduated first in her class from the WVU College of Law where she was selected to the prestigious Order of the Coif.

Ginny Thrasher

WVU Order of Augusta 2019

An Olympic Gold Medalist, Ginny graduated from West Virginia University in 2019 with a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering, 12 All-American Honors, 4 NCAA Individual Medals, and 2 NCAA Team Titles.

Anna Zaniewski

WVU Order of Augusta 2005

Anna received a Bachelor of Science in Physics with minors in both Africana Studies and English from West Virginia University in 2005. She received both a master's and doctoral degree from the University of California-Berkley in 2009 and 2012, respectively.