About Us
The PA Platform was built by PAs, for future PAs. Whether you’re just starting your journey or preparing to hit “submit,” we’re here to help you feel confident, prepared, and supported from your first question to your first acceptance.
Meet Savanna
Savanna Perry, PA-C, launched The PA Platform in 2015 after graduating from Augusta University and beginning her career in dermatology. Her goal? To make the PA school process less confusing and more supportive for every pre-PA student out there. Since then, she’s written three books, built a team of passionate PA coaches, and helped thousands of applicants navigate their journey to acceptance.
Whether it’s mock interviews, personal statement advice, or just knowing where to begin—Savanna’s created a platform that meets you where you are and guides you forward with clarity and confidence.
Our Values
At The PA Platform, everything we do is rooted in service, education, and empowerment.
Clarity over Confusion
We simplify a complex process so you know exactly what to do.
Experience-Backed Advice
All of our coaches are practicing or licensed PAs who’ve been in your shoes.
Student-First Mentality
Your goals, budget, timeline, and learning style come first.
About Our Coaches
Our team of PA professionals, guiding you through your journey to acceptance.
Dbora Lee Osorno
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Academy
- Webinar Hosting
- Pre-PA Club Speaker
Dbora Lee Osorno
Dbora attended Nova Southeastern University and then Keiser University for PA school. Before becoming a PA, she worked as a scribe and MA in dermatology. She uses her own experience, including her success after coaching, to now help others.
Alexandra Cooper
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
Alexandra Cooper
Alexandra Cooper is a practicing Dermatology Physician Assistant with experience guiding students through the PA school application process. She offers topic-specific Pre-PA counseling, including general advising, CASPA application review, GPA repair strategies, application timeline planning, school list development, and support for those still exploring the PA profession. Passionate about mentorship, Alexandra enjoys helping applicants build confidence and clarity as they pursue their goals.
Her mock interviews and coaching sessions are supportive and personalized, helping students calm nerves, strengthen their “Why PA” narrative, and present authentic, confident answers.
Alysha Naran
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
Alysha Naran
Alysha Naran is a practicing Urology Physician Assistant with previous experience in urgent care and primary care. She offers topic-specific Pre-PA counseling across a wide range of services, including general advising, resume review, personal statement brainstorming, CASPA application review, GPA repair, reapplicant advising, application timeline planning, school list development, supplemental planning, non-traditional and career-change guidance, and support for those still considering the PA profession.
Her coaching style is supportive and applicant-driven, allowing individuals to set the focus of each session based on their unique needs. Alysha prioritizes encouragement and flexibility, helping applicants feel confident, prepared, and supported throughout the application process.
Brooke Huggins
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Pre-PA Club Speaker
Brooke Huggins
Brooke Huggins is a practicing physician assistant with prior experience in emergency medicine and a current role in outpatient cardiology. She enjoys working closely with students and is excited to help future PAs build confidence, refine their goals, and successfully navigate the journey to PA school.
Cameron Orme
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
Cameron Orme
Cameron Orme is a practicing physician assistant working in interventional radiology. He enjoys helping Pre-PA students prepare for interviews, understand the PA profession, and approach the application process with confidence through clear, topic-specific guidance.
Christa M. Fleming
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Club Speaker
Christa M. Fleming
Christa M. Fleming is a practicing physician assistant with experience in primary care and urgent care settings. She offers comprehensive Pre-PA counseling, including resume review, personal statement brainstorming, reapplicant advising, and support for non-traditional students or those considering a career change. Christa takes a structured approach to interview coaching, allowing students to complete questions uninterrupted before providing detailed feedback, followed by time for questions or additional application review.
Deanna Rosenberg
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Mock Interviews
Deanna Rosenberg
Deanna Rosenberg is a practicing physician assistant currently working in dermatology, with previous experience in plastic surgery. She offers Pre-PA counseling focused on building strong interview skills, crafting concise and well-rounded responses, and highlighting each student’s unique strengths. Deanna combines honest, constructive feedback with an encouraging approach to help students feel confident and prepared throughout the PA school application process.
Erin Moore
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Pre-PA Club Speaker
Erin Moore
Erin Moore is a physician assistant committed to helping Pre-PA students explore the PA profession and prepare for the journey ahead. She offers guidance on interviews, applications, and career planning, providing personalized support to help students gain confidence and clarity as they work toward their goals.
Faith Huynh
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Club Speaker
Faith Huynh
Faith Huynh is a practicing physician assistant in dermatology. She enjoys helping Pre-PA students gain confidence and navigate the application process. In her free time, Faith loves supporting aspiring PAs, cheering them on, and providing constructive feedback to help them achieve their goals.
Grace Streed
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
Grace Streed
Grace Streed is a practicing physician assistant in internal medicine at Mayo Clinic Hospital. Having recently gone through the PA school application process herself, she enjoys helping students gain confidence and navigate the journey successfully. In her free time, Grace loves mentoring aspiring PAs and providing practical feedback they can carry with them throughout the application and interview process.
Hanna McKay
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
Hanna McKay
Hanna McKay is a practicing physician assistant in primary and urgent care. She enjoys helping Pre-PA students gain confidence and navigate the application process. In her free time, Hanna loves mentoring aspiring PAs and providing a supportive, honest space for students to learn from mock interviews and refine their skills.
Hattie Hanson
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
Hattie Hanson
Hattie Hanson completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree, and has experience in academic hospital medicine, including the University of Colorado Hospital Medicine APP Fellowship. She has also taught PANCE/PANRE review courses for Blueprint PA.
Jacinda Chan
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Club Speaker
Jacinda Chan
Jacinda Chan is a practicing physician assistant in dermatology. She enjoys helping Pre-PA students gain confidence and navigate the PA school application process. In her free time, Jacinda loves supporting aspiring PAs and providing guidance that helps them present their best selves to admissions committees.
Jamie Trudell
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
Jamie Trudell
Jamie Trudell completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree, and has practiced in emergency medicine and now outpatient pediatrics.
Jenna Vogelsang
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
Jenna Vogelsang
Jenna Vogelsang completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in cardiothoracic surgery. Loves helping students brainstorm personal statements, plan application timelines, create school lists, and gain confidence as they explore the PA profession.
Jill Slonaker
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
Jill Slonaker
Jill Slonaker completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced as a hospitalist PA, urgent care PA, and now in family practice. Jill loves helping students gain confidence, brainstorm personal statements, and explore the PA profession.
Jourdyn Koebe
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Academy
Jourdyn Koebe
Jourdyn Koebe completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in emergency medicine. Jourdyn loves helping students gain confidence, refine their applications, and navigate the PA school journey with positivity and poise.
Julia Bazzini
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
Julia Bazzini
Julia Bazzini completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in internal medicine and PM&R.
Kathryn Allen
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Academy
- Webinar Hosting
- Pre-PA Club Speaker
Kathryn Allen
Kathryn Allen completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in pediatrics as well as primary and urgent care. Kathryn loves helping students gain confidence, recognize their strengths, and navigate the PA school application process.
Kristie La Monica
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Academy
- Pre-PA Club Speaker
Kristie La Monica
Kristie La Monica completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced as a Spine PA, ENT PA, and Women’s Health PA, while also teaching Human Disease at the university level. Kristie loves helping students gain confidence and navigate the PA school application process with thoughtful, supportive guidance.
Kyra Panni Dunn
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
Kyra Panni Dunn
Kyra Panni Dunn completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in hospital medicine through an APP fellowship at Johns Hopkins and in emergency medicine at Baptist in Jacksonville.
Laura Beth Meschke
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
Laura Beth Meschke
Laura Beth Meschke completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced as a hospitalist PA and now as an inpatient nephrology PA. LauraBeth loves helping students gain confidence and refine their interview skills while navigating the PA school application process.
Lauren Kilburn
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
Lauren Kilburn
Lauren Kilburn completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in family medicine, orthopedic spine surgery, and now breast surgical oncology. A reader and weightlifter in her free time, Lauren loves helping students find their confidence and navigate the PA school application.
Lindsay Brown
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
Lindsay Brown
Lindsay Brown completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in hospitalist, urology, and infectious disease settings.
Marissa Roberts
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Academy
- Pre-PA Club Speaker
Marissa Roberts
Marissa Roberts completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced at the Pediatric Center at Johns Hopkins. Marissa loves helping students gain confidence and identify their strengths while navigating the PA school application.
Meghan Rico
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Academy
Meghan Rico
Meghan Rico completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in family medicine in Vermont. Meghan loves helping students gain confidence, recognize their unique strengths, and navigate the PA school application and interview process successfully.
Monica Cheng
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Academy
Monica Cheng
Monica Cheng completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in inpatient neurosurgery, inpatient hematology/oncology, primary care, and now inpatient/outpatient neurointerventional radiology.
Ngan Lam
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Academy
Ngan Lam
Ngan Lam completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced as a surgical PA in head & neck and plastics/reconstructive surgery, in infectious diseases, and now in PA leadership and professional education.
Peter Alfano
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
Peter Alfano
Peter Alfano completed his PA studies after earning his undergraduate degree and has practiced in primary care.
Riddhi Gandhi
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Mock Interviews
Riddhi Gandhi
Riddhi Gandhi completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in emergency medicine and urgent care.
Sam Berk
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Mock Interviews
Sam Berk
Sam Berk completed their PA studies after earning their undergraduate degree and has practiced in Planned Parenthood, sports medicine, and urology.
Vincent Nguyen
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
Vincent Nguyen
Vincent Nguyen completed his PA studies after earning his undergraduate degree and has practiced in orthopedic trauma, emergency medicine, urgent care, and now interventional radiology.
Sarah Mills
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Mock Interviews
Sarah Mills
Sarah Mills completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in cardiology, including general outpatient cardiology, heart failure clinics, inpatient heart failure, and as a transplant coordinator.
Isabella Bullock
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Academy
- Webinar Hosting
- Pre-PA Club Speaker
Isabella Bullock
Isabella Bullock completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in cardiothoracic surgery.
Madison Frick
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Academy
- Webinar Hosting
Madison Frick
Madison Frick completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in OBGYN.
Jordan Wolff
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Academy
- Webinar Hosting
- Pre-PA Club Speaker
Jordan Wolff
Jordan Wolff completed their PA studies after earning their undergraduate degree and has practiced in critical care through an APP fellowship.
Sloan Horejsi
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Academy
- Webinar Hosting
- Pre-PA Club Speaker
Sloan Horejsi
Sloan’s supportive yet direct coaching helps applicants pinpoint strengths and address weaknesses. Students leave every session with actionable steps and the confidence to master the PA application process.
Courtney Krause
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Academy
- Webinar Hosting
- Pre-PA Club Speaker
Courtney Krause
Courtney Krause completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in primary care.
Alyssa Jennings
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
- Pre-PA Club Speaker
Alyssa Jennings
Alyssa Jennings completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in plastic surgery and dermatology.
Madaleine ODonnell
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
- Pre-PA Counseling
Madaleine ODonnell
Madaleine O’Donnell completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in trauma surgery and acute care general surgery.
Tatjana Velikopoljski
PA-C
Area Of Expertise
- Essay Review
- Mock Interviews
Tatjana Velikopoljski
Tatjana Velikopoljski completed her PA studies after earning her undergraduate degree and has practiced in NICU and nursery care. A mentor and lifelong learner in her free time, Tatjana loves helping students gain confidence and navigate the PA school application and interview process.
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The PA Platform Blog
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