Kat Zagel

Kathryn earned a bachelor’s degree from Alma College in Michigan in 1982 in biological sciences. She earned a Master’s in Management from Aquinas College in 1990 and her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Grand Valley State University in 2004, as a Physician Assistant board certified and with a certificate in pediatrics. Kathryn has worked extensively in pediatrics in various hospitals and clinics throughout her career, with Lee Memorial Health System Golisano Children’s Hospital being her latest employer. She works in the Emergency Department and Sedation Unit at Golisano Children’s Hospital.

Previously, she worked in pediatric cardiology and thoracic surgery, as well as the emergency department, of a children’s hospital, in Grand Rapids Michigan. Before her career as a Physician Assistant, Kathryn worked for Bristol Myers Squibb-Oncology Division and the Grand Rapids Clinical Oncology Program doing clinical research and grant writing for the implementation of clinical trials for oncology drug therapy.

In her pursuit of “paying it forward” and her love for “teaching”, Kathryn has enjoyed adjunct professorships at Western Michigan University, Grand Valley State University and Nova Southwestern University PA programs. In her free time Kathryn travels, plays tennis and volunteers or holds sponsor/board member titles  in the following organizations: Ada Bible Church Medical Team, Music Foundation of Greater Naples, Music Scores Inc., Golden Apple Selection Committee, True Success Inc., Greater Naples Leadership (class 25 graduate and class representative) and Ruff Reader’s Program for reading assistance for children. She has been involved in other multiple board positions throughout her career.

Kathryn, granddaughter to Edwin H Bower, long-time resident, and philanthropist in Naples, has been deeply involved in the Naples community continuing the legacy of the Bower family. When not providing medical care to children or teaching, Kathryn delights in her two other passions which include boating with her husband Ron of 25 years, cooking, the theater, and bicycling with her son David as well as spending time with family and friends.

Kathryn was born in Detroit Michigan and raised in Greenwich Connecticut. She married the love of her life, Ronald Steven Zagel who still spends much of his time in Michigan running the family corporation. She and Ron reside in Michigan during the summer months. She became the proud mother to David, who has gone on to earn multiple master’s degrees and currently resides in Leeds, England.