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CHS Alumni Council
CHAIR
Pamela Chambers, PA-C
Altoona, Iowa
DMU/CHS Class of 1992
pam.chambers@dmu.edu
Goal as an Alumni Council Member
Let's get the ball rolling so that next generations of health care professionals from CHS can be organized and active.
Pamela Chambers is employed by Des Moines University.
- Fellowships: American Academy of Physician Assistants, Iowa Physician Assistant
- Committees: Physician Assistant National Recertification Exam Committee for the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Special Interest - Family Practice
Community Activities - Adventure Life Reformed Church, Southeast Polk Junior High volunteer, 4-H
Hobbies - Horses, waterskiing, reading, boating, swimming, and beaches
Past-CHAIR
Sarah Pavelka, B.S., OTR/L, CEES, M.H.A.
Pella, Iowa
DMU/CHS Class of 2001
sklahsen@lisco.com
Goal as an Alumni Council Member
To create an alumni association for the College of Health Sciences that provides a resource and networking agency for alumni and prospective students. Additionally, to serve as a functional and advisory committee for the CHS programs in order to grow and develop the college with current healthcare trends.
Sarah is Co-Chair of the CHS Alumni Council. She is employed by Iowa Foundation for Medical Care.
- Member of: American College of Health Care Executives, American Occupational Therapy Association, and Healthcare Information and Management System Society
- Specialty College - American College of Healthcare Administration
- Community Activities - Member of Beta Sigma Phi, Pella Cycling Club, Heartland Greyhound Adoption
- Hobbies - Gardening, outdoor activities, and volleyball
PAST CHAIR
Susan Schoolar, PA.-C
Carlisle, Iowa
DMU/CHS Class of 1992
ecjourney@aol.com
Goal as an Alumni Council Member
As chair of the CHS Alumni Council, my immediate goal is to form a strong organization promoting a common bond among the diverse graduates of DMU. My future vision is to partner with the faculty, students and alumni to become an active force in the direction of the force of the College of Health Sciences.
Susan Schoolar is Chair of the CHS Alumni Council. She is employed by Berman Cosmetic Surgery as a physician assistant.
- Member of: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Association of Laser Medicine and Surgery, Iowa Physician Assistant Society, Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, and Psoriasis Foundation.
Community Activities - Carlisle Wetlands Committee
Hobbies - Outdoor activities
Mike Burggraaf, M.S.P.T.
Adel, Iowa
DMU/CHS Class of 2001
burggraafm@yahoo.com
Goal as an Alumni Council Member
Foster better relationships between the colleges at the University.
Mike Burggraaf is employed by Adel Physical Therapy and Clark MFR Therapy.
- Committees: Board of Directors of the Iowa Physical Therapy Association
- Special Interest - Manual Medicine and Chronic Pain
Community Activities - Rotary Club, and Church member
Hobbies - Iowa Hawkeye sports, golf, basketball, spending time with new baby boy
Kandace Davis, PPDPT
Cozad, NE
DMU/CHS Class of 2003
clkkdavis@facspro.net
Goal as an Alumni Council Member
Increase awareness of the DMU-CHS by promoting its program, while encouraging participation and involvement from alumni of the College.
Kandace Davis is employed by Cozad Community Physical Therapy.
- Committees: Central Plains Home Health Care Advisory Board (CPHHA) and Nebraska Community Improvement Program (NCIP)
- Member of: American Physical Therapy Association, Nebraska Physical Therapy Association, and National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Hobbies - Bicycling, running, spending time with family and golfing
Lisa Malsom, M.S.P.T.
Polk City, Iowa
DMU/CHS Class of 2001
lpmalsom@msn.com
Goal as an Alumni Council Member
To create community awareness promoting the College of Health Sciences and to develop a team among all of the colleges at Des Moines University.
Malsom is employed by Fleur Heights Care Center
- Special Interest: spinal cord injury, motorized mobility evaluator
- Community Activities: school PTA, athletic booster clubs
Hobbies - Traveling, volleyball, spending time with children (Tyler and Desiree)
Karri Rodenkirk, MPH
Windsor Heights, Iowa
DMU/CHS Class of 2004
karri.a.drabik@dmu.edu
Goal as an Alumni Council Member
To encourage alumni to get involved and participate with DMU activities.
Karri Rodenkirk is employed by Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa
- Community Activities: Healthy Iowans 2010 Vision Chapter Facilitator
- Member of: Alpha Eta - National Allied Health Honor Society
Hobbies - Scrapbooking and sports
