Faculty & Staff

Department of Physician Assistant Studies

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Heather Ontiveros, PA-C, DHSc, ATC

Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Chair, Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies
Office Phone: (951) 552-8504
E-mail: hontiveros@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Health Science Campus G112

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
PA-C Physician Assistant University of California, Davis 2008
DHSc Doctor of Health Science A.T. Still University 2018
MA Kinesiology, Emphasis in Biomechanics and Athletic Training San Diego State University 2004
BS Exercise Science University of California, Davis 1999

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Jonathan Barnes, MSPAS, PA-C

Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Clinical Coordinator
Office Phone: (951)552-8280
E-mail: jobarnes@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: G102

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
MSPAS, PA-C Physician Assistant Studies California Baptist University 08/2018
Bachelor of Science Human Biology Biola University 05/2015

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Brian Bearie, MD, F.A.C.E.P.

Clinical Associate Professor
Medical Director, Physician Assistant Studies
Office Phone: (951) 552-8515
E-mail: bbearie@calbaptist.edu

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
MD, F.A.C.E.P. Emergency Medicine University of California, Irvine 2002
M.D. Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1999
B.S. Biology University of California, Irvine 1995

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Karlyssa Chung, MSPAS, PA-C

Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Director of Clinical Education, Physician Assistant Studies
Office Phone: 9515528344
E-mail: kachung@calbaptist.edu

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
MSPAS, PA-C Master of Physician Assistant Studies Western University of Health Sciences 2012
B.A. Bachelor of Art in Human Development University of California, San Diego 2007

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Karen Genco

Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
E-mail: kgenco@calbaptist.edu

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Heather Hogue

Assistant Professor
E-mail: hhogue@calbaptist.edu

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Catherine Letherer, MS, MBA, PA-C

Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Academic Director of PA Education
Physician Assistant Studies
Office Phone: (951) 552-8298
E-mail: cletherer@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Health Sciences Building, G118

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
MS, MBA, PA-C Health Care Administration Western Governors University 2013
MS Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Quinnipiac University 1996
BA Sociology University of California, San Diego 1992

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Mary Stahovich , M.H.P., P.A.-C

Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Director of PA Admissions & Didactic Coordinator, Physician Assistant Studies
Office Phone: 951-552-8281
E-mail: mstahovich@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: G114, Health Science Campus

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
M.H.P., P.A.-C Master of Health Professions Northeastern University 1999
B.S. Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology University of California at San Diego 1992

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James Zapata, Fellow

Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
Director of Assessment for Physician Assistant Studies
Faculty of Emergency Medicine, Behavioral Health, and Correctional Medicine
E-mail: jazapata@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: G119

Degree Major Emphasis Institution Year
Fellow Emergency Medicine Fellowship Arrowhead Regional Medical Center December 2020
D.M.Sc. Advanced Professional Practice University of Lynchburg January 2022
M.S. Physician Assistant Western University of Health Sciences July 2019
B.S. Human Biology with Minor in Biblical Studies Biola University May 2015
A.A. Liberal Studies Saddleback College August 2012

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Jenny Gonzalez

Administrative Support Specialist-Didactic Education
Office Phone: (951) 552-8978
E-mail: jegonzalez@calbaptist.edu

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Daphne Paramo

Department Secretary, Physician Assistant Studies
Office Phone: 951-552-8515
E-mail: dparamo@calbaptist.edu

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Stephanie Principato

Assistant Director of Clinical Education
Office Phone: (951) 552-8593
E-mail: sprincipato@calbaptist.edu

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Sarah Reyes

Admissions Assistant, Physician Assistant Studies
Office Phone: (951) 552-8386
E-mail: sareyes@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Health Sciences Campus-G 103

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Amy Riggs

Clinical Administrative Support Specialist
Office Phone: (951) 552-8962
E-mail: ariggs@calbaptist.edu
Office Location: Health Science Campus - G110

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