Colleen Nalepinski, DMSc, PA-C

Colleen Nalepinski, DMSc, PA-CMarquette University

Physician Assistant Studies

MilwaukeeWI53201United States of America

Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Physician Assistant Studies

Colleen Elizabeth Gosa Nalepinski graduated from the University of Wisconsin- Madison in 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Certificate in Gerontology while on the women’s varsity rowing team and receiving national scholar-athlete honors. She received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Marquette University in 2011. Following graduation, she started her career in research at a phase 1 research unit in West Bend, WI, working in various roles, including principal investigator and manager of medical operations.

After nine years of phase 1 research, she moved to a global clinical research organization for a director role in decentralized trials in 2020. In 2022 she graduated with a Doctor of Medical Sciences- Healthcare Leadership and Administration track from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She is enrolled at UW MBA Consortium. Colleen is excited to return to Marquette as an Assistant Clinical Professor to support the growth of PA students in their studies.