EMPA Fellowship Fellows & Alumni

Kelly Colleton, PA-C

Kelly Colleton grew up in the mountainous town of South Lake Tahoe, Calif. She pursued an undergraduate degree in health sciences at Boise State University. After graduation she became a medical assistant at a family practice in Boise, Idaho, where she worked with a dedicated and compassionate provider. This was an example of the type of provider she wanted to be in her future community.

Kelly attended Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Mont., to pursue her master’s in physician assistant studies. She performed clinicals in multiple states including Montana, Wyoming and Colorado. In these communities she saw the benefits of being a well-rounded and strong member of an emergency medicine team. She believes Gundersen is the perfect place to pursue her passion and enhance her skills as a provider.

In her free time Kelly loves anything outdoors. She was put on a pair of skis at age 2 and continues to enjoy the outdoors through a variety of activities including skiing, rock climbing, biking, hiking and backpacking. Kelly also enjoys traveling and reading. She’s an avid animal lover and would be happy to look at any photos of your dogs or cats.

Cooper Jackson, PA-C

Cooper Jackson attended the University of North Dakota for his undergraduate degree while also running track and field. During this time, he worked as a certified nursing assistant and volunteered in the emergency department. It was there he discovered his love for emergency medicine. After his undergraduate studies, he attended physician assistant school at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse.

Outside of medicine, Cooper loves to be outside in nature. He is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hunting and fishing. His favorite place in the world is his cabin in Ontario, Canada, where he can relax and detach.