Candidate for Representative to AAPA House of Delegates
Endorsed by the Nomination & Elections Committee
Biography
My name is Courtney Murray. I was born and raised in Milford, CT. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of South Carolina and my Master in Physician Assistant Studies from Sacred Heart University where I was a Class Officer and inducted into the Pi Alpha Honor Society. I have been a practicing PA with the Hospitalist Service at Yale New Haven Health since April 2021 and am in the process of joining the Hospital Procedure Team. I became a member of ConnAPA during PA school and my experiences with leadership at the student level inspired me to get more involved in ConnAPA following graduation. I have served on the Conference and Education Committee since 2021, joined the Board of Directors as Director at Large in 2022, was elected Treasurer in 2024, and have been involved in multiple committees including Audit and Financial Review; Communications and Outreach; and Constitution, Bylaws, & Policy. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, exploring local wineries & breweries, and traveling anywhere that I can find palm trees and a good book.
Platform Statement
It would be an honor to continue serving as a ConnAPA delegate to the AAPA House of Delegates. Having represented Connecticut in 2024 and 2025, I have seen firsthand how thoughtful policy, collaboration, and unified advocacy shape the future of our profession. The work of the House is meaningful, and I am committed to ensuring that Connecticut’s voice remains strong, informed, and forward-thinking.
As a practicing PA at Yale New Haven Hospital and an active leader within ConnAPA, I understand both the clinical realities facing PAs and the importance of strategic advocacy at the national level. Medicine continues to evolve rapidly, and it is essential that PAs remain at the forefront of innovation, workforce policy, and patient-centered care. Our profession’s strength lies in our adaptability, breadth of training, and commitment to high-quality care across specialties and settings.
Over the past several years, ConnAPA has demonstrated progressive leadership, including advancing title change efforts and expanding engagement across our state. I am proud of the momentum we have built and would welcome the opportunity to continue bringing that perspective to the AAPA House of Delegates.
If selected, I will remain dedicated to listening to our members, engaging thoughtfully in debate, and advocating for policies that support PAs today while strengthening the profession for the future.