Erin Parkinson

MS, SPRN, FNP-C

Erin Parkinson has been a board-certified family nurse practitioner since 2007 and has been practicing in Transplant and Non-transplant Hepatology with the Tampa General Medical Group since 2011. She is the Lead Advanced Practice Provider for the Hepatology program. She has presented at national and regional meetings and is the author of multiple abstracts and poster presentations. She serves as a sub investigator for multiple clinical trials within hepatology and conducts her own research surrounding APP led practice initiatives and hepatitis C. She is a member of the AASLD annual meeting education committee and was a mentor for the ELAPP program with AASLD. She resides in St. Petersburg Florida with her husband and two sons.

Christina Hanson

FNP-C

Christina Hanson, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner at South Denver Gastroenterology in Colorado, specializing in gastrointestinal and liver diseases. She is also a board member of GHAPP and an active educator for healthcare providers.

Summer Collier

MSN, FNP-BC

Summer Collier is a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in hepatology at UC San Diego Health. She provides comprehensive care for patients with chronic liver diseases, including viral hepatitis B and C, autoimmune liver diseases, and alcohol-associated liver disease. Summer earned her Master of Science in Nursing and holds certifications as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and HIV Specialist (AAHIVS). She is actively involved in advancing liver health through her clinical practice and community initiatives. Committed to patient-centered care, Summer integrates her clinical expertise with a compassionate approach, aiming to improve the quality of life for individuals affected by liver diseases.

Kate Lee-Young

CRNP, DNP

Kate Lee Young, CRNP, DNP, is a gastroenterology nurse practitioner at Johns Hopkins Green Spring Station, providing specialized care for patients with digestive health needs. Board-certified in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care, she is focused on delivering comprehensive and patient-centered care.

Lucy Matthew

NP

Lucy Mathew, NP, is a nurse practitioner at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, specializing in providing expert care for patients with complex medical conditions. With a focus on personalized treatment and patient education, she is dedicated to improving health outcomes through evidence-based practices.

Gabriella McCarty

NP-C

Gabriella McCarty is a gastroenterology/hepatology nurse practitioner. She obtained her masters and nurse practitioner degree at Case Western Reserve University in 2004. She has been practicing in this field for 26 years. She serves as faculty for Gastroenterology/ Hepatology Advanced Practice Providers (GHAPP) and is an American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) committee member, serving on the education subcommittee. She will be completing her doctorate of nursing in May 2025. She loves all aspects of GI / Hepatology, education and nursing.

Alison Moe

PA-C

Alison S. Moe, MS, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in gastroenterology at United Digestive's Braselton office in Hoschton, Georgia. She earned her Master of Science in Medical Education from Seton Hall University and a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Anthropology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Alison is fluent in Spanish and has a special interest in treating irritable bowel syndrome and liver disease. With almost two decades of experience as a Physician Assistant, Alison has developed a strong foundation in both clinical practice and research, particularly in the fields of gastroenterology and hepatology. Alison's dedication to patient care includes extensive clinical hours, allowing her to cultivate deep relationships with patients as well as national experts caring for individuals, especially those suffering from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and advanced liver disease. Alison's commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of these conditions drives my clinical practice and ongoing research efforts, aiming to provide the highest standard of care for my patients.

Christie Morrison

AGACNP-BC

Christie Morrison, AGACNP-BC, is a nurse practitioner at Oshi Health, specializing in virtual GI care and managing a team of GI providers. With extensive experience in inflammatory bowel disease, she also works part-time at Texas Digestive Disease Center in San Antonio.

Jill Olmstead

DNP, ANP-BC, FAANP

Jill Olmstead, ANP, MSN, is a gastroenterology nurse practitioner with Providence St. Jude Heritage Medical Group in Fullerton, California. She specializes in diagnosing and managing gastrointestinal disorders, offering compassionate, evidence-based care to improve patient outcomes.

Oyin Penny

MSN, FNP

Oyin Penny is a dedicated and experienced Nurse practitioner in Hepatology and Gastroenterology with a passion for providing comprehensive care to patients with various gastrointestinal disorders and liver disease. Oyin has 13+ years of clinical experience. She has an expertise in managing patients in conditions such as Steatotic liver disease (metabolic liver disease), chronic liver disease, hepatitis (acute or chronic), inflammatory bowel disease and functional GI disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She actively collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure her patients receive the best quality care. Oyin is committed to a patient-centered care, with emphasis on education, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications to improve health outcomes. In addition to clinical experience, Oyin is passionate about patient advocacy and mentorship. She is currently a Mentor for APPs for the ACG and also initiated and leads the KC Gut club for APPs in GI and Hepatology in the Kansas City area.

Emily Przybyl

PA-C

Emily Przybyl is a certified physician assistant in ECMC’s Center for Hepatology Care and in ECMC’s Center for Gastroenterology Care. She cares for patients with conditions involving the liver and gastrointestinal tract. Previously, Emily Przybyl worked as a hospitalist at Buffalo General Medical Center, where she performed admissions and evaluated and managed acute issues overnight. She has experience in internal medicine and gastroenterology.

Lisa Richards

MSN, FNP-BC, AF-AASLD

Lisa Richards, MSN, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-BC) who provides care for hepatology patients with a variety of liver diagnoses. She specializes in metabolic dysfunction steatotic liver disease (MASLD) with Dr. Rohit Loomba. Ms. Richards has over 20 years of experience as a hepatology nurse practitioner and has worked with Dr. Loomba since 2009.

Sharon Rimon

NP

During her dozen years at AZ Gastro Care, Sharon has responsibilities for both patient care and administration, seeing all types of gastroenterology patients and overseeing tasks such as credentialing, staffing, and contracting. Her clinical passion is Inflammatory Bowel Disease and she spends much of her time educating, treating, and enhancing patient outcomes. Patient advocacy is another strength that she brings to the table, making sure that the patient’s quality of life is addressed. She brings with her a wide range of nursing experience including home health, inpatient telemetry, and critical care and nursing director.

Jordan Mayberry

MPAS, PA-C

Jordan Mayberry, M.P.A.S., PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in internal medicine with a focus on digestive and liver diseases at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. She earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies and has over a decade of experience in hepatology. Jordan is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with liver conditions.

Carla Molliner

PA-C

Carla M. Molliner, MMS, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in hepatology at the University of Miami's Hepatology Division. Carla is actively involved in professional organizations, serving as a faculty advisor for GHAPP. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with liver diseases.

Anne Moore

NP

Ann Moore is a hepatology nurse practitioner and VP of Clinical Services at Arizona Liver Health. She has over 30 years of liver disease and liver transplant management experience and is recognized nationally for her liver disease expertise. In addition to her clinical practice, she serves as Principal Investigator for multiple clinical trials in MASH and other liver diseases. Throughout her career, Ann has worked to expand access to liver disease care throughout the state of Arizona, running numerous outreach clinics in rural locations.

April Morris

FNP

April Morris, FNP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. She specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology, focusing on developing a metabolic liver clinic for patients with nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

Janet Gripshover

DNP, MBA

Janet Gripshover, DNP,MBA, is the Nurse Manager for UCLA’s Liver and Small Bowel Transplant program. She specializes in hepatology and transplant medicine, overseeing patient care and program operations for individuals undergoing liver and small bowel transplants.

Milly Ng

FNP, MPH

Miu Lai "Milly" Ng FNP-BC, MPH is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner specializing in hepatology at Tufts Medical Center, with 8 years of experience in managing patients with Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease (MASLD) and Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis (MASH), including the lean MASH population. Passionate about improving liver health within the Asian population, Miu Lai is actively engaged in community outreach and education. Their clinical expertise includes the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists and liver-targeted medications to optimize treatment outcomes. In addition to clinical practice, Miu Lai serves as a consultant for Pharmaceuticals and contributes expertise to multiple advisory boards and podcasts, advocating for advancements in hepatology care.

Michelle Barnett

PA-C, MPAS, DFAAPA

Michelle Barnett is a highly experienced physician assistant specializing in gastroenterology at Peak Gastroenterology Associates in Colorado Springs, Colorado. With over 30 years in the GI and liver communities, she has held leadership roles, including serving as President of the Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants (CAPA) and receiving CAPA's Physician Assistant of the Year award. A graduate of Wichita State University and the University of Nebraska, Michelle has been recognized with the DFAAPA distinction and honors such as the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation's IBD internship and the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders Ally Award. Passionate about holistic care, she incorporates lifestyle strategies like nutrition, yoga, and meditation into her practice. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys hiking, musical theater, and supporting her favorite Colorado sports teams.

Erin Parkinson

MS, SPRN, FNP-C

Erin Parkinson has been a board-certified family nurse practitioner since 2007 and has been practicing in Transplant and Non-transplant Hepatology with the Tampa General Medical Group since 2011. She is the Lead Advanced Practice Provider for the Hepatology program. She has presented at national and regional meetings and is the author of multiple abstracts and poster presentations. She serves as a sub investigator for multiple clinical trials within hepatology and conducts her own research surrounding APP led practice initiatives and hepatitis C. She is a member of the AASLD annual meeting education committee and was a mentor for the ELAPP program with AASLD. She resides in St. Petersburg Florida with her husband and two sons.

Christina Hanson

FNP-C

Christina Hanson, FNP-C, is a Family Nurse Practitioner at South Denver Gastroenterology in Colorado, specializing in gastrointestinal and liver diseases. She is also a board member of GHAPP and an active educator for healthcare providers.

Summer Collier

MSN, FNP-BC

Summer Collier is a board-certified family nurse practitioner specializing in hepatology at UC San Diego Health. She provides comprehensive care for patients with chronic liver diseases, including viral hepatitis B and C, autoimmune liver diseases, and alcohol-associated liver disease. Summer earned her Master of Science in Nursing and holds certifications as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) and HIV Specialist (AAHIVS). She is actively involved in advancing liver health through her clinical practice and community initiatives. Committed to patient-centered care, Summer integrates her clinical expertise with a compassionate approach, aiming to improve the quality of life for individuals affected by liver diseases.