Paul Gonzales, MPAS, PA-C
Email: PaGonzales@westcoastuniversity.edu
Dean/Program Director
Associate Professor
MPAS, Physician Assistant Studies - UT Southwestern Medical Center
BS, Biomedical Engineering - University of Texas at Austin

Chris Berry, MD
Email: CBerry@westcoastuniversity.edu
Medical Director
Residency, Family Medicine - In His Image, Oklahoma
MD, Medicine - UT Southwestern Medical School, Texas
BS, Physics - United States Military Academy, West Point, New York 

Principal Faculty

Aaron Ford, MPA, PA-C
Email: AaFord@westcoastuniversity.edu
Assistant Professor
MPA, Physician Assistant - Eastern Virginia Medical School
BS, Biomolecular Science  - Central Connecticut State University

Akisha Dave, MPAS, PA-C
Email: ADave@westcoastuniversity.edu
Assistant Professor
MPAS, Physician Assistant Studies - University of Texas Medical Branch
BS, Health Science Studies - Baylor University

Anna Smith, MPA, PA-C
Email: AnSmith@westcoastuniversity.edu
Assistant Professor
MPA, Physician Assistant - Wichita State University
BS, Nutritional Sciences - Oklahoma State University
BA, Spanish - Oklahoma State University

Bonnie Samson, MS, PA-C
Email: BSamson@westcoastuniversity.edu
Assistant Professor
MS, Kinesiology - University of North Texas
BS, Physician Assistant Studies - University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
BS, Biology- The University of Texas at Austin 

Jerrod Tynes, MS, Med, PAS, MSIS, CCHW
Email: JTynes@westcoastuniversity.edu
Assistant Professor
MS, Interdisciplinary Studies - University of North Texas
Grad Cert., Education Administration - University of North Texas at Dallas
MEd, Teaching with Initial Certification in Life Sciences - University of North Texas
MS, Biology – East Texas A&M University
BS with Honors, Animal Science – East Texas A&M University

Julie Hebert, OTD, OTR
Email: JHebert@westcoastuniversity.edu
Associate Professor
OTD, Occupational Therapy - Texas Women's University
MOT, Occupational Therapy - Texas Women's University
MA, Special Education - Texas Women's University
BA, Applied Learning and Development & Special Education - The University of Texas at Austin 

Katie Duffy, MMS, PA-C
Email: KDuffy@westcoastuniversity.edu
Director of Clinical Education
Assistant Professor
MS, Medical Science - St. Francis University
Certificate, Physician Assistant - Red Rocks PA Program
BS, Molecular Biology- University of Colorado 

Ryan English, MPAS, PA-C
Email: REnglish@westcoastuniversity.edu
Assistant Professor
MPAS, Physician Assistant Studies - University of North Texas Health Science Center
BS, Interdisciplinary Youth Ministry and Human Communication - Abilene Christian University

Vibin Kuriakose, MSPAS, PA-C
Email: VKuriakose@westcoastuniversity.edu
Director of Academic Education
Assistant Professor
MS, Physician Assistant Studies - University of St. Francis
BS, Nutritional Sciences - University of Texas at Austin

Staff

Cindy Brunworth
Email: CBrunworth@westcoastuniversity.edu  
Student Advisor, Assistant Director of Student Affairs
BSE, Education – Henderson State University 

Emmanuella Clergeau, BS
Email: EClergeau@westcoastuniversity.edu
Program Assistant
BS, Psychology – Florida International University 

Linda Ahlenius, MA, BS
Email: LAhlenius@westcoastuniversity.edu
Program Manager
MA – Organizational Management - Dallas Baptist University
BS – Emporia State University

Taylor Allen, MBA
Email: TaAllen@westcoastuniversity.edu
Admissions Specialist
MBA – Western Governors University
BAA – Central Michigan University

Didactic Instructional Faculty

Carinthia Guidry, DMSc, MPAS, PA-C
Email: CGuidry@westcoastuniversity.edu
Assistant Professor, Adjunct Faculty
DMSc, Clinical Leadership - A.T. Still University
MPAS, Physician Assistant Studies - University of Texas Medical Branch
BS, Biology - Prairie View A&M University

Brandon Harthan, MPAS, PA-C, ATC, LAT 
Email: BHarthan@westcoastuniversity.edu
Assistant Professor, Adjunct Faculty
MPA, Physician Assistant - University of North Dakota 
MS, Sports Administration - Texas Tech University
BA, Athletic Training - University of Northern Iowa 

Guillermo Anguiano, MS, PA-C
Email: GAnguiano@westcoastuniversity.edu
Assistant Professor, Adjunct Faculty
MS, Physician Assistant Studies - Baylor College of Medicine
BS, Biology - University of North Texas

Jasmine McElhany, MPAS, PA-C
Email: JMcElhany@westcoastuniversity.edu
Assistant Professor, Adjunct Faculty
MPAS, Physician Assistant Studies - Texas Tech University Health Science Center
BA, Spanish - Texas Tech University

Jihye Hoe, PharmD
Email: JHoe@westcoastuniversity.edu
Assistant Professor, Adjunct Faculty
PharmD, Doctor of Pharmacy - Texas Tech University Health Science Center
BS, Biology - University of North Texas

Katie Steinmeier, MSM, BSN, PA-C
Email: KSteinmeier@westcoastuniversity.edu
Assistant Professor, Adjunct Faculty
MSM, Physician Assistant Studies - Mississippi College
BS, Nursing - University of the Incarnate Word

Marsha McRae, PA-C
Email: MMcRae@westcoastuniversity.edu
Assistant Professor, Adjunct Faculty
MS, Physician Assistant Studies - Baylor College of Medicine

Modupe Famodimu, PharmD, BCPS
Email: MFamodimu@westcoastuniversity.edu
Assistant Professor, Adjunct Faculty
PharmD, Doctor of Pharmacy - Texas Southern University
BS, Biology -University of Texas at Arlington

Monica Ward, MPAS, AT, PA-C, DFAAPA
Email: MWard@westcoastuniversity.edu
Assistant Professor, Adjunct Faculty
MS, Physician Assistant Studies - Texas Tech University Health Science Center
BS, Athletic Training - George Washington University

Norin Hooda, PA-C
Email: NHooda@westcoastuniversity.edu
Assistant Professor, Adjunct Faculty
MPAS, Physician Assistant Studies - University of North Texas Health Science Center
BS, Biology - Baylor University