“The PDFG was launched to collect feedback on ways to improve services.”
The Program Directors Focus Group (PDFG) provides expertise and insights to the CoAEMSP Board of Directors, especially relating to day-to-day operational aspects of CAAHEP accredited and CoAEMSP Letter of Review (LoR) paramedic programs.
The PDFG was launched in May 2023, building on several listening sessions and town hall conversations hosted by CoAEMSP in 2022 to collect feedback on ways to improve services.
The 24 members of the PDFG represent a broad cross-section of the nation and paramedic education institutions. Four members are from each NASEMSO Region—East, South, Great Lakes, Western Plains, and West—and four are at-large members.
Members of the group are volunteers and will serve for one year. The PDFG is not a governing body, does not set policy, and does not participate in accreditation decisions.
CoAEMSP will post summaries of the PDFG quarterly meetings here once they are available.
Resources
| Document Link | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| PDFG Meeting Highlights – Apr. 2026 | May 2026 | |
| PDFG Meeting Highlights – Jan. 2026 | Feb 2026 | |
| PDFG Meeting Highlights – Oct. 2025 | Feb 2026 | |
| 2026 PD Focus Group Application | Jan 2026 | docx |
| PDFG Meeting Highlights – July 2025 | Jul 2025 | |
| PDFG Meeting Highlights – Apr. 2025 | Jun 2025 | |
| Program Directors Focus Group Roster 2025-26 | Mar 2025 | |
| PDFG Meeting Highlights – Jan. 2025 | Feb 2025 | |
| PDFG Meeting Highlights – July 2024 | Jul 2024 | |
| PDFG Meeting Highlights – Apr. 2024 | Apr 2024 | |
| PDFG Meeting Highlights – Jan. 2024 | Jan 2024 | |
| PDFG Meeting Highlights – Oct. 2023 | Oct 2023 | |
| PDFG Meeting Highlights – July 2023 | Aug 2023 |
Program Directors Focus Group
2026-2027
|
Last Name |
First Name |
Degree |
Sponsor/Region |
Sponsor Type |
State |
|
West |
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|
Baca |
Abraham |
MPH |
Glendale Community College |
Community College |
CA |
|
Oest |
Taylor |
BS |
Yavapai College |
Community College |
AZ |
|
Timm |
Eric |
BSN |
University of Washington – School of Medicine |
University |
WA |
|
Trainor |
Glenn |
BS |
City of Phoenix Fire Department |
Fire Department |
AZ |
|
Western Plains |
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|
Graziano |
JD |
MS |
Kirkwood Community College |
Community College |
IA |
|
Kampeter |
Jessica |
BSN |
University of Missouri Health Care |
Hospital |
MO |
|
Molcyk |
Joy |
BS |
Mid Plains Community College |
Community College |
NE |
|
Sears |
Kelli |
MS |
Bismark State College |
Community College |
ND |
|
Great Lakes |
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|
Donathan |
Erin |
MPH |
Macomb Community College |
Community College |
MI |
|
Gray |
James |
MS |
Silver Cross Hospital |
Hospital |
IL |
|
Heiser |
Janna |
BSN |
OSF Healthcare Sacred Heart Medical Center |
Hospital |
IL |
|
Newton |
Tim |
MS |
Life EMS Ambulance |
Consortium |
MI |
|
Brandon |
Ryan |
BS |
Madison Area Technical College |
Technical College |
WI |
|
East |
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|
Brindle |
John |
BS |
Harrisburg Area Community College |
Community College |
PA |
|
Fannin |
Jonathan |
BA |
Bridge Valley Community & Technical College |
Community College |
WV |
|
Kulesa |
Julia |
BS |
UCNJ Union College of Union County |
Community College |
NJ |
|
Padykula |
Joseph |
MHA |
St. Joseph Hospital School of Nursing |
Community College |
NH |
|
Wildermuth |
Douglas |
BS |
Clarkson University |
University |
NY |
|
South |
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|
Bishop |
Troy |
MSOM |
Robeson Community College |
Community College |
NC |
|
Borum |
Phillip |
MPA |
Pasco Hernando State College |
Community College |
FL |
|
Gilpin |
Rusty |
MEd |
Gordon Cooper Technology Center |
Technical College |
OK |
|
Heidbreder |
Michael |
DSL |
Aiken Technical College |
Technical College |
SC |
|
Lowther |
Pamela |
MHS |
Fayetteville Technical Community College |
Community College |
NC |
|
Montgomery |
Rachel |
MA |
Texas A&M Engineering & Extension Service |
University |
TX |