2025 CME Conference Speaker Bios

Amy Butts is a physician assistant/associate who is a distinguished fellow of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), a certified diabetes care and education specialist and board certified in advanced diabetes management. Amy has specialized in endocrinology for 24 years. She works as an endocrine PA for WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital in an outpatient endocrine clinic in Wellsburg, West Virginia. She has served on several volunteer groups for ADA and ADCES. She is on the Editorial board for the ADA’s publication Clinical Diabetes. Amy is the current President of ASEPA (American Society of Endocrine Physician Assistants). Amy has spoken at several AAPA conferences and ADA conferences and does education for various CME organizations. She is the owner of Amy Butts Metabolic Consulting, LLC. She has been awarded America’s Top Physician Assistant by Point of Care Network (POCN) for two years, 2020 and 2021.

Owner and Family Nurse Practitioner, NP From Home, LLC, Munds Park, Arizona, and NP Obesity Treatment Clinic Flagstaff, Arizona

Angela Golden, DNP, is a family nurse practitioner, owner, and sole provider at NP From Home and NP Obesity Treatment Clinic. She earned her doctoral degree emphasizing health policy and evidence-based practice at Arizona State University in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Golden is a member and fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, where she served as past President and founding co-chair of the Obesity Specialty Practice Group/Community. She is a member and Fellow of the Obesity Medicine Association and was Chair of the CME overview committee. She is a member of the Arizona Nurse Practitioners Council (Chapter AZNA) and The Obesity Society, where she serves as the Chair of the TOS Clinical Section.

Dr. Golden has presented at conferences regionally, nationally, and internationally. She authorizes several book chapters and books, including Treating Obesity in Primary Care. Her research has been published in periodicals, including the Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Education Today, Obesity, Population Health Management, and Postgraduate Medicine. Dr. Golden serves as an associate editor for the International Journal of Obesity. She is the recipient of several honors and awards, including the 2023 America’s Top NP Award, the 2021 Steelman-Seim Educator Award for Excellence in Academics from the Obesity Medicine Association, the NP Excellence Award from AANP, and the Dr. Wm. David LaFevers Memorial Lectureship Award from the Advanced Practice Nurses of the Ozarks.

Victoria Lazareth, MA, MSN, NP-C, DCNP, is a Board-Certified Dermatology Nurse Practitioner who has cared for Dermatology patients for over twenty years. She received her undergraduate BSN from Wagner College, NY, and a postgraduate M.A. degree from Webster University, Switzerland.

Victoria worked for 15 years abroad as an Intensive Care nurse, manager for an international clinical trial, and relief coordinator with the International Committee of the Red Cross in Kigali, Rwanda, before returning to the US. She settled in New England and attended Simmons University Boston, where she attained her MSN and national Nurse Practitioner certification.

Victoria has served as a Dermatology instructor and preceptor for graduate nursing students at both the UMass and Simmons GSN for many years and continues to provide dermatology education to NPs and PAs as a speaker with the AANP, DNA, MauiDerm, and NPACE. She has served as a Director for the Dermatology NP Certification Board and has taught Dermatology NPs preparing to sit for certification with the CAPD Review Course. She held leadership positions as co-founder of the Society of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners and Chair of the NP Society of the Dermatology Nurses’ Association.

Additionally, Victoria is a contributing author to the Dermatology for Advanced Practice Clinicians textbook, the published author of multiple dermatology articles, and the content editor for the JCAD NP/PA and JDNA professional journals. She provides general dermatology care in Massachusetts, focusing on psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. She also specializes in dermatology surgery and cutaneous oncology.

Jameka McElroy is a passionate Physician Assistant specializing in Dermatology. She is committed to advancing patient care, education, and diversity in healthcare. She earned her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 2015, following her Bachelor of Science in Biology from Chicago State University.

As a Physician Assistant in Dermatology, Jameka practices a holistic approach, providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology services.

Jameka serves as the Co-Chair of the SDPA CME Committee and organizes conference educational sessions, showcasing her dedication to continuous learning and professional development. She was also the Chief Delegate in the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants (SDPA) House of Delegates, representing SDPA constituents nationally within the American Association of Physician Assistants (AAPA) HOD committee.

Jameka enjoys sharing her expertise at national and regional presentations. She is also a peer reviewer for prestigious journals like the Journal of Dermatology for Physician Assistants. Her commitment to education extends to her role as an NCCPA PA Ambassador, where she brings awareness, guidance, and new ideas on PA communication, social media, and community outreach.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Jameka engages with multi-media platforms, contributing to the VisualDx Partner Campaign and participating in influential campaigns for National PA Week and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants.

Jameka is not just a proud DermPA; she is a leader, advocate, and educator committed to making a lasting impact on dermatology and beyond.

Maggie McKernan is a highly experienced dermatology PA based in Cleveland, Ohio. With over six years of experience in the field, she has developed a specialized focus on skin cancer, acne, psoriasis, eczema, and other cutaneous conditions. Maggie holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Physician Assistant Science degree, both earned at Gannon University in Pennsylvania.

In addition to her clinical practice, Maggie is actively involved in professional organizations and education within her field. She currently serves as the President of the Ohio Society of Dermatology PAs and Vice-chair of the National Society of Dermatology PAs (SDPA) CME committee. Furthermore, she is a senior delegate for the SDPA at the AAPA House of Delegates.

Maggie is also committed to sharing her expertise through education. She has been a lecturer at several conferences and courses, including the annual PSPA conference, OAPA conference, Diversity in Dermatology Conference, and SDPA courses. She enjoys playing volleyball, spending time with her family, and exploring Cleveland with her husband in her free time.

With her experience, specialized focus, and dedication to professional development and education, Maggie McKernan is committed to making your dermatology education impactful and enjoyable.

Travis L. Randolph, PA-C, ATC, works in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and serves as the Clinical Director of Sports Medicine at West Virginia University. He is also a Clinical Adjunct Faculty for the West Virginia University Division of Physician Assistant Studies. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Athletic Training from West Virginia University in 2004 and a Master’s in Exercise Science at the University of Georgia in 2006. Travis completed his Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Florida in 2008. He has over 16 years of experience working in Orthopaedic Surgery and has also worked in the Urgent Care setting.

In 2013, Travis was designated the Lead Physician Assistant for Advanced Practice Providers at WVU Medicine. He works with the Office of Advanced Practice Providers at WVU to improve the overall practice and utilization of APPs in healthcare. His special interest includes sports medicine coverage for WVU Athletics, teaching, and speaking at various Orthopaedic conferences. He is very involved with Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery (PAOS), the West Virginia Academy of Physician Assistants, and the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA). He is a Past President of WVAPA and continues to serve on the board. Travis is also a peer reviewer for The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery (JBJS) Journal of Orthopaedics for Physician Assistants. He has also been the Course Director for the AAPA/ AAOS Musculoskeletal Conference.

Travis lives in “Almost Heaven,” West Virginia, with his wife (Joanna) and two sons (Austin and Grayson). In his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and golfing outdoors. He is also active in his local church and enjoys coaching his boys’ basketball and baseball teams.