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Committee Chairs
| Saneese Stephen is a Physician Assistant, graduate of SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn and completed a HIV postgraduate fellowship. Saneese worked in NYC within an outpatient HIV/AIDS clinic prior to moving to Houston. He has worked as Physician Assistant with UTMD Anderson Cancer Center for more than 15 years, including in the outpatient Investigational Cancer Therapy department, inpatient Palliative/Supportive care department, most recently with GU Medical Oncology department. Saneese works at MDACC TMC, Sugar Land and West Houston locations, including staffing an independent GU continuity/survivorship clinic which he helped create in 2019. Saneese serves as GU APP supervisor, co-chairs the Physician Assistant CME planning committee at MDACC, and is a member of Texas Academy of Physician Assistant CME planning committee. Outside of work, he enjoys tennis, pickleball, traveling, playing card games, and watching baseball and action/comedy movies! |
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Ashley received her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2005. She subsequently received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Baylor College of Medicine in 2021. Shortly thereafter, she began her career at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department. Ashley began her participation in TGCPAA as a student member and served as the TGCPAA Baylor College of Medicine Student Liaison.
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| Tushar received his Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of Kentucky followed by his Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Baylor College of Medicine. He loves working as a surgical PA in the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center. In his free time, he likes to hike and catch up on movies and TV shows. |
| Caroline received her Bachelor of Science in Allied Health from Texas A&M University in 2020 followed by her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from The University of South Alabama in 2023. Upon graduating, she began her career at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Department and has loved being a surgical PA. |
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Amy completed her undergraduate studies at UNC-Chapel Hill. She then worked with stroke and TBI patients as a Clinical Research Assistant for two years. She served one year in Americorps, Community Healthcorps in NYC, delivering free cancer screenings to uninsured patients as an outreach and engagement specialist prior to pursuing her PA career. In 2018, Amy graduated from Wingate University with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies and is currently employed at MD Anderson Cancer Center, working in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her Australian Shepherd, traveling the world, and sharing delicious food.
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Marlena earned her B.S. in Biobehavioral Health from Penn State University in 2017 and went on to complete her Physician Assistant studies at Nova Southeastern University – Jacksonville. Since graduating in 2019, she has specialized in Plastic Surgery, gaining extensive experience in both reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. In 2022, Marlena relocated to Houston, where she joined the MD Anderson Department of Plastic Surgery, while also continuing to work in aesthetics part-time. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with friends and her golden retriever.
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Milan received his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Ohio State University in 2012 and completed his Master of Science in Biomedicine at Eastern Mennonite University in 2019. Upon graduation, he worked as a research assistant at Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA and recently moved to Houston, TX. Currently, he works as a data manager for phase 1 pediatric oncology trials with Baylor College of Medicine. Milan plans to pursue a career as a PA and continue to be involved in clinical trials. In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering for the Spina Bifida Association, running, reading, traveling, and spending quality time with friends & family.
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Colby Tyler graduated from Tulane University in 2015 with a bachelor's degree in Business Marketing but soon realized her true passion was in medicine. She completed a post-baccalaureate program to fulfill her science prerequisites and gained clinical experience working as a CRNA. In May 2020, she earned her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Lenoir-Rhyne University. Following graduation, she completed a 13-month Surgical Residency Program at Duke University, finishing in October 2021. In December 2021, she joined the Department of Plastic Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where she continues to practice. She has been a member of the Texas Gulf Coast PA Association (TGCPAA) since 2021 and began serving as Student Chair in 2023.
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