About Us
NCBATE
PO BOX 10769
Raleigh, NC 27605
919-821-4980
Paola Learoyd Gibbs, Executive Director
executivedirector@ncbate.org
Board Meeting Schedule
February 11, 2026
April 8, 2026
June 10, 2026
August 12, 2026
October 2026 NCBATE ANNUAL MEETING
December 9, 2026
LAT Applicants do not have to wait for Board Meetings to have their licensure applications reviewed.
Through the use of the LAT Portal, the Board will review all complete LAT applications on the 1st and 15th of the month.
NCBATE BOARD MEMBERS
1. Janna Fonseca, LAT, Chair
Durham, NC
jfonseca15@gmail.com
Appointed by Speaker of the House
Board Seat Expires: 7/31/2026
2. Amanda Beatty, LAT,
Durham, NC
abeatty01@novanthealth.org
Appointed by Senate Pro-Tem
Board Seat Expires 7/31/2027
3. Taylor Guardalabene, LAT
Cornelius, NC
tguardalabene@yahoo.com
Appointed by Senate Pro-Tem
Board Seat Expires 7/31/2027
4. Tyler Moos, LAT
Burlington, NC
tylermoosatc@gmail.com
Appointed by Speaker of the House
Board Seat Expires 7/31/2026
*Fulfilling the term of J. Sarm, LAT
5. Garrett R. Franklin, MD
Raleigh, NC
gfranklin@carymedicalgroup.com
Appointed by Speaker of the House
Board Seat Expires 7/31/2026
6. Michael Marushack, MD
Wilmington, NC
michael.marushack@emergeortho.com
Appointed by Senate Pro-Tem
Board Seat Expires 7/31/2026
7. KaRonne Jones, Vice Chair
Durham, NC
jkaronne@gmail.com
Appointed by Governor
Board Seat Expires 7/31/2027
David Ferrell, Attorney
dferrell@maynardnexsen.com