Candidate for Director at Large
Endorsed by the Nomination & Elections Committee
Biography
After completing my undergraduate education at the College of the Holy Cross, I attended PA school at Sacred Heart University and was a member of the graduating class of 2020. I was inducted into the Pi Alpha Honor Society at that time as well. Since graduation, I have worked in various settings including family medicine, urgent care, and emergency medicine. I am currently employed full time at Norwalk Hospital in the emergency department. I have most recently been the Secretary, and previously a Director at Large for ConnAPA. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with family, traveling and staying active. During my clinical year of PA school, my capstone project was published in Neuromodulation, reviewing the efficacy of TENS on various post-cardiothoracic surgery outcomes.
Platform Statement
My name is Alexis Cardinali, and I am a Physician Assistant currently practicing in Emergency Medicine in Norwalk, Connecticut, and St Mary’s Hospital in Waterbury, Connecticut. I earned my Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Sacred Heart University in December 2020.
I have been an active member of CONNAPA and have had the privilege of serving on the Board of Directors for the past four years: first as Director at Large and most recently as Secretary. In addition, I have served as Conference Co-Chair and Conference Chair, roles that have allowed me to work closely with our membership and collaborate extensively with fellow Board members.
My time as Secretary has strengthened my understanding of organizational governance, communication, and member engagement, while my prior experience as Director at Large provided a broad perspective on representing the diverse voices of PAs across Connecticut. These roles have reinforced the importance of accessibility, transparency, and collaboration within our state organization.
As we look ahead to 2026, Connecticut PAs are navigating a dynamic legislative landscape. With milestones such as the adoption of the PA Licensure Compact and continued efforts to modernize PA practice laws, ConnAPA’s advocacy and educational efforts remain essential. As Director at Large, I am committed to supporting legislative initiatives that promote practice mobility, workforce sustainability, and the ability for PAs to practice to the full extent of their education and training.
Having been born and raised in Connecticut, I am deeply invested in the continued growth and advancement of the PA profession within our state. I have been fortunate to witness the meaningful progress ConnAPA has made in advocacy and professional leadership, and I would be honored to continue serving on the Board as Director at Large.