Meet the PA Scholars

We’re proud to introduce our three incredible PA Scholars who will be representing Psych Congress PA Institute this year! These passionate PAs are dedicated to advancing mental health care, growing their psychiatric knowledge, and connecting with the broader PA community.
 
They’ll be sharing their experiences, insights, and key takeaways from this year's inaugural event, showing how PAs can lead and thrive in psychiatry.
 
Be sure to follow along as they bring you behind the scenes on their learning journeys and what it means to be part of the next generation of PA leaders in mental health.

Get to Know the 2025 Cohort

Rebecca DePalma
Rebecca DePalma, DMSc, PA-C 

"As a PA, I am committed to being an advocate for my patients and providing a quality education to best achieve health goals. I am passionate about the PA community along with precepting students in psychiatry. PAs represent a critical part of psychiatric medicine, and I’m excited to celebrate the difference that PAs make."

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Leila Nabavi
Leila Nabavi, PA-C

"As a PA, I have seen how mental healthcare access is so important across the board for all specialties and all healthcare roles. Whether I was treating bipolar disorder in primary care or body dysmorphia in cosmetic dermatology, having a strong foundation in behavioral medicine and working as a team to provide our patients with the best possible care is crucial. I look forward to attending the Psych Congress conference to network with other providers and strengthen the care we give to our patients."

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Daniela Mendes
Daniela Mendes, PA-C

"As a PA, my purpose is to bridge gaps in access, deliver meaningful care, and collaborate across disciplines to improve outcomes. I’m looking forward to deepening my understanding of psychiatry and integrating it into everyday patient care."

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