WVU Clinical Adjunct Faculty Preceptors

Current Preceptors

J. Brandon Arruda, APRN, AGNP-C

Urologic Oncology Nurse Practitioner

Certified Urology Nurse Practitioner

WVU Medicine

J. Brandon Arruda is a board-certified Adult- Gero Primary care Nurse practitioner as well as a Certified Urology Nurse Practitioner with WVU medicine Department of Urology- Division of Urologic Oncology. Brandon's primary practice includes evaluating and treating patients with a variety of urologic cancers. A published researcher,  Brandon has presented a variety of lectures on oncology care at the state and national level.  A passionate educator, he enjoys educating the next generation of advanced practice providers and leaders in the complexities of urologic care. 

Andrew Courser, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

WVU Heart & Vascular Institute - Morgantown, WV

WVU Medicine

Andrew earned his ASN, BSN, and MSN degrees from Penn State University.  He is a certified family nurse practitioner.  He has worked in the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute's Cardiology Department since 2014.  He has gained extensive experience training alongside various cardiology subspecialists in both outpatient and inpatient settings.  Currently, he practices general cardiology and serves as the primary provider for the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute's Lipid Clinic.  In addition, he is the lead educator and trainer for cardiovascular stress testing.  He is also the cardiology representative for Ruby Memorial Hospital's Complex Care Plan Committee.  Passionate about education, Andrew enjoys giving lectures and precepting PA and NP students.  Outside of work, he enjoys the outdoors, exercising, cooking, and even blade smithing.  He and his wife (Autumn) love dogs, especially English Bulldogs.  They have shared their lives with two beloved bulldogs, Chole and Kratos, for over 13 years.

Lynette DeChristopher, MS, PA-C

Department of Medical Weight Management, Internal Medicine

WVU Medicine

Lyn DeChristopher is a certified Physician Assistant for the West Virginia University Medicine Department of Medical Weight Management, the first accredited center in West Virginia to receive advanced designation in obesity medicine. Lyn has eighteen years of experience as a practicing PA-C. Extensive expertise in cardiology and exercise physiology make Lyn an integral member of the highly trained Medical Weight Management team of healthcare professionals who specialize in safe and healthy weight management. In addition to practicing medicine, Lyn serves as a clinical preceptor in internal medicine in the specialty of medical weight management.

Prior to joining the Medical Weight Management team, Lyn served as a PA-C in the specialty of Cardiology in private and hospital-based practices; ten years with Morgantown Internal Medicine Group and seven years with Mon Health Medical Center, respectively. She holds a degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Alderson Broaddus University and both an undergraduate and master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from WVU. Lyn uses her vast experience in medicine and exercise physiology, and her passion for health and wellness to empower WVU Medical Weight Management patients to reach their health goals.

Fe Herald, APRN, RNFA

WVU Heart & Vascular Institute - Morgantown, WV

WVU Medicine 

I was born and raised in the Philippines.  I obtained my BSN at St. Louis University in Baguio City, Philippines, and my MSN at West Virginia University.  I've been a first assistant in cardiac surgery for over 25 years.  My career started as a first scrub and circulating nurse in Manila, Philippines, and was recruited to work as a travel nurse at Desert Hospital in Palm Springs, CA, where I fell in love with cardiac surgery when I relocated to the US.  My journey in cardiac surgery continued on at Northshore University Hospital in Long Island, NY, as a traveling nurse, then onto Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston, WV.  I was hired by a group of cardiac surgeons at CAMC and my career as a RNFA began.  I received my MSN (FNP track) from WVU and was eventually recruited for cardiac surgery by Mon General Hospital in Morgantown, WV.  My career at WVU HVI Ruby Memorial started 3 years ago and now I am the current Chief APP in cardiac surgery.  My love for cardiac surgery lives on and there's nothing more I would love to do but to share the knowledge and teach the skills of first assisting in cardiac surgery.

Travis Kennedy, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CPNP-AC 

Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care

WVU Medicine Children's

Travis obtained his Associates of Science and Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degrees from Fairmont State University. He then obtained a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration of Family Nurse Practitioner. He later further specialized by obtaining a Post-Masters Certificate as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. He began his nursing career in the adult critical care setting and later transitioned to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. He began his Nurse Practitioner career working in the inpatient setting caring for pediatric cardiology, nephrology, and hematology/oncology patients as well as providing medical management for post-surgical patients. He currently serves as the Lead Advanced Practice Professional (APP) for the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Travis has a passion for education and advancement of the APP role in healthcare.

Jordan Kerr, PA-C

Advanced Practice Provider

Vascular Surgery

Heart & Vascular Institute

Jordan Kerr is physician assistant residing in Morgantown, West Virginia. She obtained her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from West Liberty University in 2019. Upon graduating, she worked in internal medicine as a hospitalist for three years before transitioning into her current role in vascular surgery. Her experience in treating a significant range of complex and comorbid conditions has allowed her to develop strong diagnostic skills, patient-centered approach, and collaboration with healthcare teams. As a preceptor, Jordan strives to provide invaluable hands-on training, emphasizing the importance of compassionate patient care, thorough clinical assessment, and effective communication. Outside of clinical practice, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. 

Dr. Jessica Mongold, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Inpatient Pediatrics

St. Joseph's Hospital

Jessica is a West Virginia native who received her ASN and BSN from Fairmont State University. She practiced as a registered nurse for 6 years. Then, Jessica obtained her MSN and DNP from West Virginia Wesleyan College. She currently practices outpatient and inpatient pediatrics in Buckhannon, WV. 

Erica Murray, DPAS, MPAS, PA-C

Medical Director

Waterfront Urgent Care

Erica is a board-certified physician assistant with 19 years of experience with patients of all ages and demographics. Erica strives to show each patient warm personal care in a comforting patient-centered environment. She was born and raised in Fairmont, WV with strong ties to the Morgantown community and enjoys providing care to the local community while educating the next generation of health care professionals. She has experience as a preceptor to medical students, physician assistant students, and nurse practitioner students. As a preceptor, she works hard to give students an invaluable, realistic experience, stressing the importance of excellent communication with patients and fellow care team members and the necessity of providing gracious patient care. Erica obtained her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Alderson-Broaddus College in 2005. In 2023 Erica received the terminal degree for physician assistants earning her Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. Early in her career Erica was a primary care provider in Montgomery County, MD. Upon returning home to West Virginia she joined the WVU Medicine Clark Sleeth Family Medicine Department. The bulk of her career, however, has been providing urgent care services to the community. Her passion has been to provide a much-needed bridge in healthcare where emergent treatment is not needed but care from a patient’s established provider is not possible. She started with Jefferson Urgent Care in Charles Town, West Virginia and continued for several years with MedExpress Urgent Care. Erica now serves as Medical Director for Waterfront Urgent Care in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Kassandra Olgers, PA-C

Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine

WVU Medicine

Kassandra Olgers, PA-C, was born and raised in West Virginia and completed her undergraduate and graduate education at Alderson-Broaddus University. She has worked at WVU since 2009 with her initial 10 years spent in cardiology. She transitioned to the pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine department in Dec 2019. Most of her time is spent in the hospital providing a hospital sleep medicine consultation service. Continuity is provided to patients via her clinics at the Physician Office Center and Baker's Ridge Sleep Evaluation Center. Her time in these outpatient clinics allows her to follow up with all hospital patients and serve as their sleep provider in the outpatient sector. She also assists Dr. Sharma and Dr. Deshwal with the pulmonary hypertension clinic and outpatient management. Over the last several years, her research interests have grown and she is currently working on multiple projects within her department. Last year, she submitted her initial first-author publication to the Journal of American Academy of Physician Assistants.

Michelle Porembka, PA-C

Division of Emergency Medicine

WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital

Michelle Porembka, PA-C, graduated from Alderson Broaddus University in 2019 with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Prior to obtaining her PA degree, she worked as an EMT and Paramedic for over a decade. She currently holds a Pre-hospital Physician Extender License in Pennsylvania and is licensed as a PA in both Pennsylvania and West Virginia. She is currently employed full time at WVU Wheeling in the Emergency Department. She also works PRN in the ED at Washington Hospital and WVU Uniontown Hospital. Her professional interests include PA education and advancement. Outside of her professional endeavors she is a foster mom and enjoys traveling and hiking with her daughter, husband and two dogs. 

Travis Randolph, MS, ATC, PA-C

Lead Physician Assistant at WVU Medicine

Department of Orthopaedics

West Virginia University

Travis Randolph is a Physician Assistant in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and the Clinical Director of Sports Medicine at West Virginia University.  He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from West Virginia University in Athletic Training in 2004 and received a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science at the University of Georgia in 2006.  Travis completed his Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Florida in 2008.

Shalee Shumiloff, PA-C

WVU Family Medicine

Shalee Shumiloff, PA-C is a 2004 graduate from Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA. Her past clinical experience is in Emergency Medicine/Urgent care and gastroenterology. She has been a Family Medicine provider for almost a decade, currently working for WVU’s Department of Community Practice.  Shalee has been a preceptor for APP students for as long as she can remember.  Prior to moving to Morgantown in 2015 she was faculty at Chatham University serving as Associate Professor of Clinical Education.  Shalee is a proud theater, band and Autism mom. Outside of work she enjoys cheering for her 3 boys, loving on her fur babies, gardening and any project that requires creativity. 

Katie Winner, PA-C

Lead Physician Assistant at WVU Medicine - Potomac Valley Hospital, Keyser, WV

Department of Emergency Medicine

Katie Winner, PA-C, is a 2011 graduate from The Pennsylvania State University in State College, PA.  She primarily works in the Emergency Department.  Katie holds many certifications in order to care for her emergency patients.  Katie has been working for WVU Medicine for the past 5 years.  She is the Lead APP at Potomac Valley Hospital in Keyser, WV.  Katie feels she is really making a difference in the rural community by helping with access to care.  In her free time, she likes to travel.