Meet Your 2026 DPCA Board of Directors
| The Direct Primary Care Alliance is proud to announce the results of our 2026 Board of Directors election. Each of these physicians and advocates brings a shared vision for a stronger, unified DPC movement built on collaboration, transparency, and physician-led care. These leaders represent the diversity, experience, and dedication that define our community – a community built by physicians for physicians. Congratulations to your newly elected board members: |
 Kelsey Smith, MD President Website |  Amanda Preimesberger, MD Vice President Website |  Wendy Molaska, MD, FAAFP Director-At-Large Website |
 Byron Jasper, MD, MPH Director-At-Large Website |  Kim Chapman, MD Diplomate ABFM, NBPAS Director-At-Large Website |  Kristi Pham Tu, MD, MBA Resident Representative |
| Thank You Thank you to all of our incredible candidates for stepping forward to serve the Direct Primary Care Alliance. We are grateful for your passion, leadership, and dedication to strengthening the DPC community. Your willingness to share your time, insights, and vision helps move this movement forward. We also extend our sincere thanks to every member who took the time to vote. Your engagement and support ensure that the Alliance remains vibrant, member-driven, and focused on the issues that matter most to our practices and our patients. We are honored to have such an active and supportive community. Thank you for being a part of it. -DPCA Elections Committee | Your Volunteer 2026 Board of Directors Executive Committee Kelsey Smith, MD — President Amanda Preimesberger, MD — Vice President Lara Briseño Kenney, MD — Secretary Shane Purcell, MD — Treasurer At-Large Board Members Deanna Barry DO Rebekah Bernard MD Kim Chapman, MD Diplomate ABFM, NBPAS Byron Jasper, MD, MPH Wendy Molaska, MD, FAAFP Aimee Ostick MD Adriana Raus MD Creighton Shute DO Kristie Tu MD, MBA — Resident Representative |
| What this Means for You as DPCA Member Your volunteer leadership team is focused on representation, resources, and reach. Representation: DPCA is your national advocate, ensuring DPC is defined and defended accurately in media, policy, and public dialogue. Resources: The Alliance continues to expand practical tools like the DPC Exchange, Find-A-Doc, and professional partnerships built to strengthen your practice. Reach: Unified messaging and coordinated advocacy elevate every member’s visibility and credibility.Together, these efforts ensure that membership in DPCA isn’t just symbolic, it’s strategic. | Take Action This new board is here to listen and lead, but we move fastest when members get involved. Here’s how you can help shape what comes next: 1.Update your member profile in the DPCA directory so patients and media can find you easily. 2.Contribute to the DPC Exchange – share a template, checklist, or idea that’s worked for your practice. 3.Join a DPCA committee or working group and bring your experience to the table. 4.Follow our updates for calls to action, partnerships, and upcoming events. |
| Exclusively DPC The Direct Primary Care Alliance is THE membership organization serving only DPC Practices. For more than a decade, DPCA has served as the only nonprofit resource exclusively for DPC physicians who believe in better primary care. Our next chapter in volunteer leadership will continue to build on that legacy – empowering doctors and expanding the reach of DPC across the country. |
