Brian started his health care career as an EMT at age 16 and graduated from Nursing school in 1993 and worked for 10 years as an RN in ICU and ED, graduating from PA school in 2002. Brian has worked the last 22 years in critical care, neurosurgery, acute care surgery, hospital medicine and transplant surgery and is an adjunct professor and guest lecturer at several PA programs across the country, presenting at several state PA conferences.

Dr. Ooley completed her undergraduate degree at the University of California at San Diego with a B.S. in Human Biology and double minors in Health Care/Social Issues and Spanish Literature. She then went on to complete a doctorate degree in optometry from Pacific University College of Optometry. Following a residency at the Portland VA Medical Center in Primary Care and Ocular Disease, Caroline is now an assistant professor at the college of optometry working with students in the classroom, labs, and clinic. Her primary interests include glaucoma, neuro-optometry, and ocular disease diagnosis and management. In her spare time, Caroline enjoys running, biking, backpacking trips, and harvesting a garden every year.

Chelsi Rayford is a Physician Assistant who joined Inovia’s NW practice early in 2020. A Portland native, she completed her undergraduate degree at Oregon State University obtaining a Bachelor of Science in General Science with minors in Chemistry and Intercultural Communications. After her undergraduate coursework Chelsi trained as an Emergency Medical Technician and worked as an Ophthalmic Technician while applying to Physician Assistant programs.

Chelsi received her master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from Samuel Merritt University in Oakland, California. During her training she was heavily involved in volunteering including mentoring high school students interested in health care careers, working in flu vaccination outreach and international medical missions in both Peru and Panama.

Her positive energy and empathic approach to medicine provide the foundation for meaningful patient connections. She is an advocate for patient centered care and prioritizes taking time to focus on patient education and understanding.

When not in the clinic Chelsi enjoys traveling the world and spending time outside with her dog Jane, husband Kyle, family and friends.

Eileen graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1984 and spent the majority of her career in rural family medicine and emergency medicine.

She is currently the assistant chief at kaiser urgent care in Olympia Washington.

She has served twice as the President of WAPA and is one of the most active volunteers having spent time on nearly every committee, task force, and effort that WAPA has made.

Joshua Lumsden (he/him) is the current President of WAPA, and brings expertise, empathy, and a forwardthinking approach to queer-affirming primary care. He recently transitioned to Capitol Hill Medical Group, a small private practice in Seattle. A proud Seattleite since 2003, Joshua was born and raised in Southwest Washington, and has built his career as a trusted healthcare provider for the LGBTQIA+ community. Prior to working as a physician associate, he worked in mental health and developmental disabilities case management for eleven years.

Joshua earned his Masters in Clinical Health Services in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Washington in 2016. He began his clinical career in adult internal medicine at Virginia Mason Medical Center, where he practiced for eight years, while concurrently working in psychiatry at Sound Mental Health for four years.

Joshua’s clinical passions include HIV treatment and prevention, gender-affirming hormone therapy, and optimizing health through exercise, fitness, and nutrition. At Virginia Mason, he led pioneering initiatives on suicide prevention, PrEP initiation, and expanding access to gender-affirming care.

A dynamic educator and advocate, Joshua frequently lectures nationally and locally on HIV care and gender-affirming health. As President of the Washington Academy of Physician Assistants and co-host of The PA Playbook podcast, he champions professional growth and advocacy for the physician assistant community. In 2022, he was honored with the inaugural Carol Verga Advanced Practice Provider of the Year award from Virginia Mason Franciscan Health.

Joshua’s patient care philosophy is science based, and focuses on preventing chronic conditions, while emphasizing patient autonomy. He emphasizes creating a safe, sex-positive space where patients are encouraged to make decisions that align with their personal goals and values.

Outside the clinic, Joshua brings the same passion to his personal life. A dedicated weightlifter who loves a challenge, he competed in an amateur bodybuilding competition in 2022. When he’s not in the gym, you’ll find him experimenting in the kitchen, attending the opera, or planning his next travel adventure. An advocate at heart, Joshua also engages in state and federal legislative work to advance PA practice and transgender health rights. He shares his Seattle home with his longtime partner and their charming geriatric chihuahua, Rocco.

Maggie Walker, DMSc, PA-C, DFAAPA is a physician assistant (PA) who specializes in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. She graduated from the University of Washington’s MEDEX program as a PA in 2011 – Anchorage class 1. She completed her master’s degree in 2016 and her Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) degree in 2021, both at A.T. Still University.

Maggie believes in connecting with patients and working as a team to provide the best healthcare possible. Her number one goal is helping patients achieve a better quality of life. She is passionate about community health, medical ethics, and advocacy for the PA profession.

She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, dancing and cooking.

Michael is a nationally recognized speaker and frequent contributor in the ambulatory surgery space. A former ASC and hospital executive, orthopedic practice CEO, and consultant, he is a former board member and President of the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants and was named “Health Innovator of the Year” by Seattle Health Innovators in 2017.

Michael most recently served as Chief Executive for ASCs at one of the largest health systems in the US overseeing more than 40 facilities across 7 states, and where he was the recipient of the Department of Defense (ESGR) Patriot Award in 2022 for his support of employees in the National Guard and Reserve Forces.

Bio coming soon.