the people behind sunrise

Meet the Board

Get to know the people helping Sunrise support dermatology nurse practitioners and physician associates through education and community.

Meet the Board

Our Board of Directors

The Sunrise NPPA Derm Board of Directors welcomes you to get involved to elevate the skill set of dermatology PAs and NPs as we foster higher education of procedural and medical dermatology to provide better patient outcomes.

Patricia Delgado

DNP, AGPCNP, DCNP, PMHNP President
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Keischa Cash

DNP, APRN, DCNP Vice President
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Alyssa Ortega

PA-C Recording Secretary

Marlicia Perry

DNP Corresponding Secretary
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Robyn Balkin

PA-C Director of Communications
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Kala Garth

PA-C Communications
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Guyhannah Champagne

PA-C Director of Partnerships and Development

Carmen Ramirez-Boyd

APRN Director of Education and Accreditation
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Patricia Delgado, Sunrise NPPA Derm President, posing with an attendee in front of a conference sign
Keischa Cash, Sunrise NPPA Derm Vice President, speaking at a podium in front of the Sunrise emblem.
Attendees seated at workshop tables watching a procedure demonstration on a projection screen.
Plate of strawberry and orange tarts on a conference dessert table.
Conference registration table with name badges, check-in tablets, flower arrangements, and tote bags.
Man and woman posing together at the Amgen exhibit booth.
Two women smiling together at the Castle Biosciences exhibit booth.
Three smiling women posing together in front of a Dupixent exhibitor display.
Conference attendees seated at round tables, listening attentively to a session.
Male speaker in a dark jacket gesturing while presenting beside a projected slide.
Woman speaking into a handheld microphone while seated in a white armchair on a conference stage.
Patricia Delgado, Sunrise NPPA Derm President, and a colleague smiling at a podium before a Patient Perspective Panel slide
Keischa Cash, Sunrise NPPA Derm Vice President, presenting beside a slide titled “GLP-1s & Androgenetic Alopecia”
Four panelists seated onstage at a Sunrise NPPA Derm conference, with one speaking into a microphone.
Three conference participants chatting beside an Otezla exhibitor display at Sunrise NPPA Derm.
Eight women posing together in front of a Sunrise NPPA Derm screen, most wearing matching blue branded shirts.
Instructor demonstrating suturing on a training pad as attendees watch during a Sunrise NPPA Derm workshop.

the people behind sunrise

Meet the Board

Get to know the people helping Sunrise support dermatology nurse practitioners and physician associates through education and community.

Sunrise NPPA Derm

Our Board of Directors

Patricia Delgado

Patricia Delgado

DNP, AGPCNP, DCNP, PMHNP

President

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Keischa Cash

Keischa Cash

DNP, APRN, DCNP

Vice President

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Alyssa Ortega

Alyssa Ortega

PA-C

Recording Secretary

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Marlicia Perry

Marlicia Perry

DNP

Corresponding Secretary

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Robyn Balkin

Robyn Balkin

PA-C

Director of Communications

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Kala Garth

Kala Garth

PA-C

Communications

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Guyhannah Champagne

Guyhannah Champagne

PA-C

Director of Partnerships and Development

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Carmen Ramirez-Boyd

Carmen Ramirez-Boyd

APRN

Director of Education and Accreditation

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Speaker presenting a slide on GLP-1s and androgenetic alopecia to attendees at a Sunrise NPPA Derm conference.
Four panelists seated onstage at a Sunrise NPPA Derm conference, with one speaking into a microphone.
Three conference participants chatting beside an Otezla exhibitor display at Sunrise NPPA Derm.
Eight women posing together in front of a Sunrise NPPA Derm screen, most wearing matching blue branded shirts.
Instructor demonstrating suturing on a training pad as attendees watch during a Sunrise NPPA Derm workshop.
Patricia Delgado

Patricia M. Delgado

DNP, APRN, DCNP, PMHNP

President

Dr. Delgado specialized in medical, surgical, and aesthetic dermatology for the full 8 years as a nurse practitioner and worked in critical care for 5 years prior to working in dermatology. She has also worked in dermatology and psychiatric research for 3 years, and she continues to stay active in publication and patient and Advanced Practice Provider (APP) advocacy. She is passionate about education and believes we are all a vital part of the healthcare team.

Keischa Cash

Keischa Cash

DNP, APRN, DCNP

Vice President

Dr. Cash is dual certified in family practice through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and certified in dermatology through the Dermatology Nurse practitioner Certification Board. Dr. Cash works with Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery and specializes in both  Medical, and Surgical dermatology. She is also passionate about APP education and entrepreneurship. She is the owner and founder of DNP-Derm LLC, dba Layered Logic an educational consulting practice and Glow Dermatology an online teledermatology clinic. 

Marlicia Perry

Marlicia Perry

DNP

Corresponding Secretary

Dr. Marlicia Perry is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Nursing Practice-prepared clinician with over 10 years of nursing experience. She practices in primary care and serves as adjunct clinical faculty at the University of South Florida College of Nursing, where she supports the education and professional development of future nurses.
Dr. Perry has a strong and growing professional interest in dermatology, with particular enthusiasm for medical dermatology, patient education, and advanced practice leadership. She is passionate about elevating the role of nurse practitioners within dermatology through mentorship, collaboration, and continued clinical excellence. As a member of the Sunrise Derm NPPA Board of Directors, Dr. Perry is committed to fostering professional connections, supporting educational initiatives, and advancing the visibility of advanced practice providers within the dermatology community.

Robyn Balkin

Robyn Balkin

PA-C

Director of Communications

Robyn Balkin, PA-C has been practicing dermatology for almost 25 years. After obtaining her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida, she attended Barry University Physician Assistant Program and received a Master’s degree in Clinical Medical Science. She has been working at Dermatology Associates in Gainesville, Florida since 2014. Robyn enjoys building lasting relationships with her patients and colleagues. Her goal is to not only improve skin health, but also enhance patients’ confidence and overall well-being. She is excited to be a member of the Sunrise Derm NPPA board to strengthen relationships and collaborate between all APP providers.

Kala Garth

Kala Garth

PA-C

Communications

Kala Garth, PA-C, is board certified through the NCCPA and is a Diplomate Fellow of the Society of Dermatology Physician Associates (SDPA). With 7 years of dedicated clinical experience in dermatology, she specializes in both comprehensive medical and surgical dermatology. Passionate about elevating patient outcomes and quality of life, Kala is equally committed to the advancement of advanced practice providers (APPs), with a strong focus on clinical education and leadership. As Director of Communications for the Sunrise NPPA, her goal is to foster deeper collaboration, amplify the visibility of APPs, and strengthen our professional community.

Carmen Ramirez-Boyd

Carmen Ramirez-Boyd

APRN

Director of Education and Accreditation

Carmen is an AANP-certified Nurse Practitioner with nearly 18 years of experience, including 14 in dermatology. She earned her nursing degrees from Youngstown State University and Kent State University and completed DermWise dermatology training. A former guest lecturer and active member of professional nursing organizations, she also participates in humanitarian missions with her family. Carmen has a special interest in complex skin conditions, psoriasis, and acne, helping patients improve their quality of life and feel more confident in their skin.

Guyhannah Champagne

Guyhannah Champagne

PA-C

Director of Partnerships and Development

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