MOA Board of Trustees and Executive Director

Adam Hunt, DO, MHS, FACEP, Department of Business Affairs
President

Dr. Hunt is currently a physician with Covenant Health System in Saginaw, MI. He is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (AOBEM) and Family Medicine (AOBFP). During his time as a student, and through residency, Dr. Hunt has been involved on numerous committees, served as President for the Oakland County Osteopathic Medical Association (2017) and served as an MOA delegate to the AOA. His honors include Covenant Team of Excellence (2018), McLaren Oakland Resident of the Year (2016) and the Michigan Association of Osteopathic Family Physicians Resident of the Year (2014).  

Dr. Hunt has a strong background in International Public Health participating in medical missions and study abroad programs in Guatemala, Malawi, Costa Rica and Bangladesh.

Emily K. Hurst, DO, FACOI, Department of Business Affairs
Past President 

Dr. Hurst attended Iowa State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Biology. She then attended medical school at Des Moines University where she received her D.O. Currently, Dr. Hurst is the Medical Director for the Canterbury on the Lake Retirement Community, Program Director for the Detroit Wayne County Health Authority, eICU Intensivist and eICU Medical Director for Avera Health Systems eCare Services, Intensivist for the Henry Ford Health System and Geriatric Intensivist for IMPACT. Dr. Hurst is also a member of Michigan State University's Clinical Faculty.

Kevin Beyer, DO
Immediate Past President

Dr. Beyer served as the President of the Southwest Michigan Osteopathic Association (SMOA) for 20 years leading up to this position, and has been an active member of the Michigan Osteopathic Political Action Committee and Membership Committee. After completing a clinical gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Missouri, Dr. Beyer proudly served a three-year tour of duty as a Lt. Commander in the Gastroenterology Division at the Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. He is Board certified in both Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology as well as being the author of multiple research journal publications. His contributions to the medical community include the education of physicians and students as he is a Clinical Instructor and Clinical Assistant Professor for both Schools of Medicine at Michigan State University.

Jasper Yung, DO
President-elect, Director Department of Business Affairs

Chad Kovala, DO, FACOEP, FACEP

Secretary/Treasurer, Co-Director Department of Membership

Dr. Kovala is an emergency medicine physician affiliated with American Physician Partners, TeamHealth, and Corewell Health at several locations throughout Michigan. Dr. Kovala received his osteopathic degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.  He is Assistant Professor, Department of Osteopathic Medical Specialties, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine Wayne State University School of Medicine.  Dr. Kovala served as President of the Macomb County Osteopathic Medical Association from 2014-2015.

Khawaja Ikram, DO
Trustee, Co-Director Department of Education

Dr. Ikram is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Jackson, MI at Jackson Orthopedic Care & Surgery.  He received his Doctorate at the University of Osteopathic Medicine & Surgery (Des Moines, IA) and completed his post-graduate training at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is board certified in Orthopedic Surgery.  He has been involved in numerous MOA committees, has served as a delegate to the MOA and AOA House of Delegates and currently serves as the President of the Southeastern Michigan Osteopathic Association.”

Laila Shehadeh, DO 
Trustee, Director Department of Socio Economics

Dr. Shehadeh is an Obstetrics & Gynecology specialist in Warren, MI. She is affiliated with Henry Ford Health and part of the Henry Ford medical group. She is Board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.  She received her doctorate at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her post-graduate training at Wayne State University. Dr. Shehadeh is involved in many professional memberships including the MOA, AOA, Macomb County Osteopathic Association, and the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Adam Wolfe, DO, 
Trustee, Co-Director Department of Health Information & Technology

Dr. Wolf graduated from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Track Residency at Metro Health Hospital in Grand Rapids.  He works in internal medicine at Metro Health Medical Group / University of Michigan Health-West.  Dr. Wolfe is currently president of the Kent County Osteopathic Association where he has served since 2018, he also served as president from 2012-2013. Dr. Wolfe is a member of the MOA Education Committee and is affiliated with the Michigan Osteopathic Association, the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Osteopathic Internists and is chair of the Quality and Patient Safety (Subcommittee of GME).

Kathleen Rollinger, DO
Trustee, Co-Director Department of Education

Kathleen Rollinger, D.O., FACOFP, a family medicine physician with Corewell Health Beaumont Grosse Pointe Hospital, was selected as the 2024 National Family Physician of the Year by the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP). Dr. Kathleen Rollinger, DO is a family medicine specialist in Saint Clair Shores, MI and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1986.

Anmol Pardal, DO
Intern/Resident Trustee, Co-Director, Department of Membership

Dr. Pardal is a General Surgery Resident at Trinity Health Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, Michigan. She is currently serving as Vice Chair of the Council of Interns and Residents (CIR). She previously served as the Event Planner for the CIR and was selected to participate in the 2024 American Osteopathic Association House of Delegates. Dr. Pardal served as the Lead Student Liaison for the Class of 2025. She volunteers with the Greater Lansing Food Bank, the Spartan Street Medicine Clinic, and Habitat for Humanity, to name a few. The Michigan Osteopathic Association recently awarded her the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award.

Anum Latif, OMS-I MSUCOM
Student Doctor Trustee, Co-Director Department of Health Information & Technology

Anum Latif is a student at the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine with an anticipated graduation date of 2029. Anum holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a Minor in Religious Studies from Lyman Briggs College. She has received the Steven T. and Esther M. Spees Endowed Scholarship, the William C. Ford, Jr., Scholarship, and the Alumni Distinguished Endowed Scholarship. Extra Curricular Activities include serving as President of the Student Osteopathic Medical Association, Scribe Member of Spartan Street Medicine, and Lead Student Liaison for the Michigan Osteopathic Association. 

Kris Nicholoff
Executive Director/CEO

Mr. Nicholoff joined MOA after serving Michigan Dental Association for 22 years as director of governmental affairs, assistant executive director and finally, senior vice president. Nicholoff serves on several community boards and foundations, including the Michigan Dental Association Foundation, Sparrow Home Care, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine's Advisory Board and The First Tee of Mid-Michigan. He also founded the Lansing Youth and Recreation Fund and served on Lansing’s City Council.