MAPA 2024 Advocacy Award Recipient 
Alannah Zheng, MSPA, PA-C, CLC 
Alannah is a PA in OB/GYN at Allina Health and serves as the MAPA Legislative
Committee Chair as well as Delegate to AAPA HOD. This past legislative session, her
contributions helped remove a confusing clause from a state statute that limited PAs
treating patients with mental health conditions. With her leadership, the state legislature
also passed the PA licensure compact, making Minnesota the 10 th state to join the
compact. We are honored to recognize Alannah’s dedication to advancing the PA
profession and advocating for the patients and communities we serve!

MAPA 2024 Preceptor of the Year Recipient 
Danielle Johnson, MPAS, PA-C
Danielle is a Hospital Medicine PA at Regions Hospital and serves as Program Director
for the HealthPartners Hospital Medicine APC Fellowship. Throughout her career,
Danielle has “used her passion for medical education as her guiding star, incorporating
it into her practice every day”. In her newer role as Fellowship Director, she has
demonstrated dedication, empathy, and adaptability by working with medical education
leaders, administrators, and fellow clinicians to enhance the development of each
individual fellow ensuring they are best-prepared for their role. We are honored to
recognize the impact Danielle is making on the next generation of medical providers in
our community!

MAPA 2024 PA of the Year
Pat Loew, MPAS, PA-C
Pat is a Family Medicine PA with North Memorial Health. During his more than 35
years of practice, he has been dedicated to patient-centered care, recognizing the
individuality and unique needs of each patient. He has been a continuous mentor to
Pre-PA students, a clinical preceptor to PA students, and an exemplary colleague to
other providers who work around him. Furthermore, he has been a strong leader and
advocate for the PA profession, holding roles including Regional Provider Lead for 10+
years, Medical Director for North Memorial for 3+ years, member and current chair of
the Professional Staff Committee, voting member on the Medical Credentialing
Committee, and voting member on North Memorial’s Executive Committee. “Pat
exemplifies what being a PA leader is and continues to serve his patients, community,
colleagues, friends, and family. He never seeks recognition, asks for praise, or looks for
rewards.” We are honored to recognize his years of service to his patients, his
community, and the PA profession!