Diana Easton, MPAS, PA-C
Program Director
Associate Clinical Professor
King's College Department of Physician Assistant Studies
133 North River St.
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
570-208-5900 ext 5728
dianaeaston@kings.edu
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Mrs. Easton is the Director of the King's College Physician Assistant Program. She herself is a graduate of the Program, and she received her master's degree in PA Studies from the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She has been certified as a Physician Assistant for more than 30 years, working clinically in family practice prior to her employment at King's College.

In 1994, Mrs. Easton became a dedicated full-time employee in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. During this time, she has utilized her skills and expertise in her roles as didactic faculty, clinical faculty, Clinical Director, and most recently, Program Director. Mrs. Easton has taught various courses within the program including Ophthalmology/ENT, Physical Diagnosis Laboratory, Medical Interviewing, Geriatrics, various seminars/workshops and clinical examinations. She is closely involved with the evaluation and monitoring of students and clinical sites during the clinical portion of the program.

Mrs. Easton has published and has worked with her students on original research. Currently, she is involved with the NECPA IPEC and is at the forefront of improving interprofessional education among health care providers in the local community.

Mrs. Easton is a faculty advisor for the Emergency Response Team of King's College. In addition, she is an instructor for American Heart BLS/CPST, and ARC-PA site visitor, an active member of the AAPA, PSPA, and PAEA.

Matthew Kozicki M.D.
Medical Director
matthewkozicki@kings.edu
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A member of the American Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. Kozicki received his bachelor's degree from the University of Scranton and his medical degree from St. Matthew's University, Grand Cayman. He completed his family medicine residency at Wilkes-Barre Family Medicine Residency Program, Kingston. He currently is a preceptor for students at The Commonwealth Medical College and the King's College Physician Assistants Program. He works side by side with several physician assistants at his primary office location in Blakeslee, Pa.

Megan Corcoran, MSPAS, PA-C
Academic Director, Associate Clinical Professor
megancorcoran@kings.edu
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Mrs. Corcoran is a graduate of the King's College PA program, where she received the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Medical Studies in 2008 and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2009. She has worked full-time as a physician assistant in Honesdale, PA, specializing in Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine since 2009.

Mrs. Corcoran joined the faculty of the King's PA program in 2016 as assistant clinical faculty and academic coordinator and currently serves as the Academic Director. She teaches Pulmonary Medicine and Genetics to our students during the didactic year and serves as an advisor to the students. She assists in proctoring exams for physical diagnosis lab and OSCEs. Mrs. Corcoran still works part-time as a physician assistant in family medicine through the Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers to maintain her clinical skills and provide our students with pearls of the everyday practice of medicine.

Mrs. Corcoran is a current member of the AAPA and PSPA.

Jean Denion MHA, PA-C
Academic Coordinator, Clinical Professor
jeandenion@kings.edu
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Mrs. Denion is a graduate of the King's College Physician Assistant Program. She received a post-graduate surgical certificate from Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore Maryland. She also received a Master's degree in Health Care Administration from Wilkes University.

Mrs. Denion's clinical experience is in the areas of Neurosurgery and Emergency Medicine. She currently practices clinically in the Student Health Center at King's College. During the didactic year she teaches gastroenterology and physical diagnosis. She is the co-advisor of the pre-PA Student Society at King's College and is co- advisor of the Lester Saidman PA Student Society.

She is a member of the AAPA, PAEA and PSPA.

Matthew Toniatti MS, PA-C
Academic Coordinator, Associate Clinical Professor
matthewtoniatti@kings.edu
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Mr. Toniatti is a graduate of Lock Haven University's Physician Assistant program graduating in 1999. He obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from Penn State University in mathematics prior to starting at Lock Haven. He has worked in various disciplines over the years, all within primary care. He has extensive experience within family medicine, urgent care, occupational medicine, as well as general internal medicine.

He joined the faculty in January 2017. He works alongside the other academic faculty to help deliver the complete didactic phase of coursework during the first year of the professional phase. Currently, Mr Toniatti is in charge of the Research Methods course and will be adding more modules in the fall and spring semesters. He assists in proctoring exams for physical diagnosis and OSCEs. He is a current member of the AAPA and fellow of the PSPA.

Mr. Toniatti relaxes by spending time with wife and two children. He also is an avid fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, and Penn State athletics and a craft beer enthusiast.

Jill Steele, MSPAS, PA-C
Academic Coordinator, Associate Clinical Professor
jillsteele@kings.edu
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Mrs. Steele is a graduate of the King's College PA program, where she received the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Medical Studies with a minor in Biology in 2009 and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2010. She has worked full-time as a Physician Assistant locally, specializing in Psychiatry from 2010-2011, followed by Dermatology from 2011. She continues to work part-time in the field of Dermatology in Kingston, PA.

Mrs. Steele joined the faculty of the King's PA program in 2016 as Clinical Coordinator. In 2021, she moved to the position of Academic Coordinator. She is instructor for Dermatology, Behavioral Health, OB/GYN and Clinical Reasoning modules. Mrs. Steele also offers BLS instruction and certification to students through the American Heart Association. She is an Academic Advisor for undergraduate Pre-PA students and teaching freshmen Pre-PA majors in PA100.

Mrs. Steele is a current member of the AAPA and PAEA, and a fellow of the PSPA and SDPA.

Candace Morgan, MSPAS, PA-C
Academic Coordinator, Assistant Clinical Professor
candacemorgan@kings.edu
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Candace Morgan is a graduate from King's College, where she received her degrees in Bachelor of Science in Medical Study in 2014 and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Study in 2015. She has worked in internal medicine, family practice, and weight management since graduation. She continues to work part time in weight management.

Mrs. Morgan joined the Clinical Faculty in 2021 and transitioned to Academic Coordinator in 2023. She is the instructor for the Patient Centered Care Plans module and PA200 course. She assists with proctoring exams for physical diagnosis lab and OSCES. She received her Plant Based Nutrition Certification in 2020 from eCornell and is a current member of AAPA and PSPA. In her free time, she enjoys cooking plant-based meals, hiking, and spending time with her family.

William Reynolds MPAS, PA-C
Clinical Director, Clinical Professor
williamreynolds@kings.edu
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Mr. Reynolds is a 1993 graduate of the King's College PA program. He received his MPAS from the University of Nebraska with a concentration in Family Practice. After graduation from the King's PA program, Mr. Reynolds worked full-time for Rural Health Corporation of Northeastern Pennsylvania, splitting his time between Valley Pediatrics and the Exeter Township Health Center.

Mr. Reynolds has served in several leadership positions at the national and state levels. He is a past president of the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants. He has been a delegate to the American Academy of Physician Associates for over 20 years. He served as a House Officer and member of the AAPA Board of Directors for 8 years, including serving as the Speaker of the House of Delegates/Vice President of AAPA from 2019-2021.

Mr. Reynolds serves as the Clinical Director of the King's PA Program. He teaches the Pediatrics and Health Care Policies/PA Practice modules. He is a Fellow Member of AAPA, PSPA, and PAEA.

Meghan Cawley, MSPAS, PA-C
Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Clinical Professor
meghancawley@kings.edu
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Meghan Cawley is a graduate of King's College Physician Assistant Program where she earned her Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2018. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biobehavioral Health from The Pennsylvania State University, University Park in 2014. Upon graduation Meghan practiced locally in Psychiatry and then moved into the field of Dermatology, where she practiced clinically full time prior to joining King's College PA faculty. She continues to practice Dermatology in Scranton, PA, on a part time basis to stay up to date on her clinical skills and knowledge.

Ms. Cawley joined the Clinical Faculty in 2022 and works as a Clinical Coordinator. She assists in clinical site development, recruitment, and advisement and assessment of students. She also assists in undergraduate and graduate level instruction. Ms. Cawley is a current member of the AAPA, PSPA, diplomate member of the SDPA, and PDPA.

Michelle Gauntlett, PA-C
Assistant Clinical Director, Assistant Clinical Professor
michellegauntlett@kings.edu
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Michelle Gauntlett is a graduate of the King's College Physician Assistant Program. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2000. Upon graduation she worked in Family Practice and Internal Medicine for four years. She then moved into Rheumatology and has been practicing Rheumatology for the past 19 years. She continues to practice Rheumatology on a part time basis. This allows her to stay up to date with the skills necessary to provide current medical care in today’s fast-paced, and ever changing, medical field. She aspires to pass along her knowledge and enthusiasm for patient care to both her students and patients.

Mrs. Gauntlett joined the faculty in 2022. She works as the Assistant Clinical Director aiding in the advisement and assessment of students, clinical site development/recruitment, and clinical curriculum review and development. She teaches Rheumatology in the didactic phase along with proctoring exams for physical diagnosis lab and OSCEs. She is a fellow member of the AAPA and PSPA.

Outside of teaching and practicing medicine, Mrs. Gauntlett enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children. She enjoys the beach, exercising, being outside, and entertaining.

Gianna Moulton, MSPAS, PA-C
Clinical Coordinator, Associate Clinical Professor
GiannaMoulton@kings.edu
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Gianna Moulton is a graduate of King's College where she received her Bachelor of Science in Medical Studies in 2014, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies in 2015, and Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Certification in 2016. She previously worked as a Residence Counselor for the college for 5 years.

Mrs. Moulton joined the King's Physician Assistant Program in 2018 as a Clinical Coordinator. She works alongside fellow faculty members to instruct, mentor, advise, and assess students in the professional phase of the program. She also assists in clinical site recruitment, maintenance, and review.

In addition to her faculty position, Mrs. Moulton has worked in Internal Medicine and currently practices part-time clinically.

In her leisure, Mrs. Moulton enjoys spending time with her family & friends and is an active member in the Diocese of Scranton Young Adult Group.

Kristen Solfanelli, MSPAS, PA-C
Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Clinical Professor
kristensolfanelli@kings.edu
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Kristen Solfanelli graduated with a bachelor's degree from the Pennsylvania State University in 2001. She went on to further her education at Marywood University receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in May 2018 and Master of Science degree in May 2019. Kristen's clinical background includes emergency medicine where she currently remains active. Ms. Solfanelli joined the King's faculty in 2023 as a clinical coordinator, assistant clinical professor. In addition to advising and mentoring professional phase students, Ms. Solfanelli works to recruit and maintain relationships with clinical preceptors and staff. She also teaches students with the goal of providing them with the knowledge that will allow them to become an integral part of the medical community providing exceptional care with a positive, inclusive, and caring attitude. Aside from her professional life, Ms. Solfanelli is the mother of three children and enjoys vacationing, reading, exercising, and spending time with family and friends.

Lisa M. Zimmerman MPAS, PA-C
Clinical Coordinator, Assistant Clinical Professor
lisazimmerman@kings.edu
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Lisa Zimmerman graduated with a bachelor's degree in biology and minor in chemistry from Misericordia University in 2005. She completed a master's degree in physician assistant studies at Marywood University in 2007. Her clinical backgrounds include pediatrics, family medicine, and emergency medicine. Mrs. Zimmerman has practiced in gastroenterology and hepatology since 2010, with a clinical focus on management of viral hepatitis and liver cirrhosis. She remains active in the GI and hepatology community as a member of the advanced practice provider committee of the American College of Gastroenterology and has a special interest in education of health care providers new to the specialty. She is also a member of the AASLD, AAPA, GHAPP, and PAEA.

Mrs. Zimmerman joined the King's PA faculty in 2022 as a clinical coordinator. She advises and mentors professional phase students, recruits and maintains relationships with clinical rotation sites, and assists in clinical curriculum review and development. She teaches pre-professional students critical thinking skills with course goals of promoting scientific thinking in conjunction with personal resiliency.

Outside her professional life, Mrs. Zimmerman enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons. She enjoys indoor cycling, traveling, delicious food, and reading.

Pamela MacNeely PA-C
Clinical Faculty
pamelamacneely@kings.edu
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Mrs. MacNeely is a 1997 graduate of the King's College Physician Assistant Program and a 1994 graduate of the University of Scranton with a B.S. in Psychology. She has practiced in the field of General Medicine for over 20 years. She currently provides care for students at the King's College Student Health Center.

She is a member of the Clinical Faculty, providing evaluation and monitoring of students during the clinical phase of the program. She also assists with physical diagnosis labs, clinical skills testing and OSCEs during the didactic phase of the program.

She is a member of PAEA and was a PSPA regional representative for two years.

Ellie Steinruck PA-C
Clinical Faculty
elliesteinruck@kings.edu
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Mrs. Steinruck graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Technology's Physician Assistant Program in 1999. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Arizona State University in 1995.

Mrs. Steinruck practiced as a Physician Assistant in the field of Hematology and Oncology prior to coming to King's in 2005. She is a member of the Clinical Faculty, providing evaluation and monitoring of the students during the clinical year of the program. She also assists with Physical Diagnosis Lab, Clinical Skills Testing, OSCEs and Observations during the didactic phase of the program.

Mrs. Steinruck is a member of the AAPA and PAEA.