W. TODD CADE, PT, PHD, FAPTA Division Chief for the Duke University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
DUKE UNIVERSITY AND DUKE DPT CELEBRATING THE LEGACIES
Duke University is celebrating its Centennial during the 2024–2025 academic year, marking 100 years since Trinity College became Duke University in 1924. This creation of Duke University was made possible through the establishment of the Duke Endowment by James B. Duke. His vision was to create an institution that would attract exceptional leaders, faculty, and trustees, ensuring its place of leadership in education.
Over the years, Duke University has upheld this vision, particularly through the Duke University School of Medicine, which has become one of the world’s leading medical schools. The school benefits from worldclass research facilities and its proximity to the medical center, creating a dynamic environment for teaching, research, and patient care.
A key part of Duke's medical legacy is the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, which began in 1943 as a post-baccalaureate certificate program to support soldiers recovering from wartime injuries. The program evolved in 1970 when it became a Master of Science degree and again in 1998 when it was elevated to a Doctoral degree. This change helped raise the national and international standards for physical therapy education.
Today, the DPT program continues to innovate and prepares students to be leaders in clinical practice and research, while expanding opportunities in both teaching and clinical settings. Faculty are performing high-impact grant-funded research, contributing to educational, clinical, and research standards across the globe, and inspiring our students to make a difference in their patients’ lives. As Duke enters its next century, the university and Duke DPT remain committed to shaping the future of healthcare education, research and clinical practice. Please join me in celebrating the rich legacy of Duke!
program news
DPT alumni Allyson Sutkowi-Hemstreet ’14 and Justin Stambaugh ’15 returned to campus for the Duke Alumni LGBTQ+ Network Board meeting and met with current students and faculty during the weekend’s on-campus networking event.
TOP LEFT: Dr. Kyle Covington ’04, Mike Schmidt ’12, and 3rd-year Tyler Grissom met with North Carolina Representative Deborah Ross at the Duke Health Knightdale Clinic to discuss falls prevention and vestibular treatment in older adults.
ABOVE LEFT: This August we welcomed our largest class ever – 104 students – to campus during the Class of 2027 orientation.
Our program was successfully reaccredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education!
Kudos to Dr. Kyle Covington '04 and Dr. Derek Clewley for officially launching the Duke DPT Hybrid Orthopaedic Residency this fall with seven new residents and nine identified mentors. The program marks a significant collaboration between DPT and the Duke Health Department of Rehabilitation Services. Mike Schmidt ’12 will be helping to lead a professional development and clinical leadership module in the curriculum. DPT alumni Pat Ward ’13 and Nick LeBlond ’20, along with June Kennedy, Travis Linton, Hollis Bixby and Yana Ginzburg, are the residency faculty who will lead the content throughout the year. Bart Satterfield has designed an advanced version of the Cultural Determinants of Health and Health Disparities course that focuses more specifically on the care of individuals with orthopedic impairments. Crystal Smith, Kaitlin Hicks, and Kristy McLain were incredible at figuring out the complicated logistics and support systems needed for this residency model.
Dr. Marcus Roll ’11 completed his last APTA North Carolina Annual Conference as Programming Chair and has passed the baton onto Dr. Vrunda Kapadia, who was also elected as a delegate for APTA North Carolina.
faculty news
DR. COOK
Dr. Cade was named the Chairman of the Barth Syndrome Scientific and Medical Advisory Board effective January 1, 2025.
Dr. Chad Cook, as part of a collaborative team, has received the 2025 Charles S. Neer Award from the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) Foundation in the clinical science category. He was also awarded the prestigious University of Otago Stanley Paris Traveling Research Fellowship in 2024. During a recent trip, he collaborated with Dr. Nadine Foster from Australia and conducted several workshops at the University of Otago in Dunedin. Additionally, he had the opportunity to explore New Zealand's South Island alongside Dr. Stanley Paris, the fellowship's benefactor and the visionary donor behind the establishment of the Duke Center of Excellence in Manual and Manipulative Therapy. This experience enhanced Dr. Cook's research and teaching initiatives and strengthened international ties in physical therapy.
Newly elected American Physical Therapy Association President Dr. Kyle Covington ‘04 spoke at the Brooks Institute of Higher Learning’s annual Scholarly Symposium where he gave a speech titled “The Infinite Innovation Game” and participated as a debate team member in an Oxford Debate.
Dr. Adam Goode ’05 becomes the next President of the Association of Rheumatology Professionals.
An American Council of Academic Physical Therapy task force on Clinical Education Placement Capacity and Process Innovation, chaired by Dr. Jamie Greco recently completed its work. The final report contains 10 evidence-based recommendations related to the future of clinical education. Are cold showers good for you? Dr. Corey Simon says the research is thin. But in a stressful world, taking cold showers – a routine he practices – can be an excellent addition to a health regiment already supported by the basics. Numerous publications syndicated the article.
Dr. Rosie Canizares ‘07 was re-elected as Director of Communications for APTA North Carolina. She also joined the Executive Group of the Duke Master of Biomedical Sciences Program.
WELCOME NEW COLLEAGUES
Welcome to new Faculty Development Residents Dr. Matt Harville and Dr. Teoma LaShawn.
DR. CANIZARES '07
DR. HARVILLE
DR. LASHAWN
DR. GRECO
DR. CADE
DR. COVINGTON '04
research grants
DUKE DPT GRANTOR STUDY INVESTIGATOR
Dr. Jody Feld, Co-I
Dr. Christopher Gregory, PI
Dr. Jody Feld, Site-PI
Dr. Richard Adams, PI
Barron Associates
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Dr. Corey Simon, PI
Small Business Innovation Research/National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center,National Coordinating Center
This 5-year project, Combining rTMS and aerobic exercise to treat depression and improve post-stroke walking (RESTORATION), will determine the efficacy of combining two known anti-depressant treatments shown to be effective in non-stroke depression, aerobic exercise training (AET) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), on post-stroke depressive symptoms.
This 2-year project, Virtual Activities of Living for Occupational Rehabilitation VALOR, Phase II, will test the efficacy of a telehealth therapy using virtual reality (VR) to practice activities of daily living (ADLs) and improve upper arm extremity function among adults with hemiplegia due to stroke.
"Federated Evaluation of Data to Enhance Pain Research among Adults in Later Life" (FEDERAL) aims to enhance geriatric pain research through innovative data-sharing methods in partnership with Mount Sinai, Yale, and Johns Hopkins universities. It addresses the pressing challenge of sharing and pooling data from chronic pain studies involving older adults. Chronic pain disproportionately affects older adults and heightens their risk for falls, disability, and other serious health issues
DR. SIMON
DR. FELD
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A.GOODE ’05
J.JOHNSON
K.REYNOLDS
S.MUELLER ’24
Dr. Tiffany Adams. Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal. A Culture Shift For Excellence In Physical Therapy: Promoting Equity Through The Structural Determinants Of Health
Colleen Burke ‘18, Dr. Adam Goode ‘05. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Perceived Community Control In Adults With Acute Low Back Pain: A Community-Based Study
Dr. Todd Cade. Biomaterals. Rescue Of Mitochondrial Dysfunction Through Alteration Of Extracellular Matrix Composition In Barth Syndrome Cardiac Fibroblasts
Dr. Chad Cook. Journal of Orthoaedic & Sports Physical Therapy. “Dear Newly Graduated Physical Therapist”: A Direct Message Containing Advice We Wish We Had Received
Dr. Steve George. Pain Reports. Sleep And Circadian Rhythm Disturbances As Risk And Progression Factors For Multiple Chronic Overlapping Pain Conditions: A Protocol For A Longitudinal Study
Dr. Josh Johnson
• Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research. High Risk Of Readmission After THA Regardless Of Functional Status In Patients Discharged To Skilled Nursing Facility
• PM&R. Use Of The iPRISM Webtool In A Learning Community To Assess Implementation Context And Fit Of A Novel Clinical Decision Support Tool For Physical Therapy Triage In Acute Care Hospitals
Dr. Amy Pastva. JMIR Research Protocols. Early In-Bed Cycle Ergometry With Critically Ill, Mechanically Ventilated Patients: Statistical Analysis Plan For CYCLE (Critical Care Cycling To Improve Lower Extremity Strength), An International, Multicenter, Randomized Clinical Trial
Dr. Kelly Reynolds, Shani Mueller ‘24, Dr. Maggie Horn. Anatomical Sciences Education. Predicting Performance In A Doctor Of Physical Therapy Gross Anatomy Course Based On An Exploratory Factor Analysis Of The Anatomical Self-Efficacy Instrument
Dr. Kelly Reynolds, Dr. Maggie Horn, Dr. Steve George. BMC Medical Education. Personal Characteristics Differences Among Doctor Of Physical Therapy Students With Unique Sociodemographic Factors
Sean Rundell ‘05. Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Journal. Associations Of CoOccurring Chronic Conditions With Use Of Rehabilitation Services In Older Adults With Back Pain: A Population-Based Cohort Study
Stef Stoller ‘22. Journal of Cancer Survivorship. Sociodemographic And Clinical Characteristics Associated With Rehabilitation Services Utilization In Older Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer From SEER-Medicare 2009-2018
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DR. HORN DR. GEORGE
fall conference review
October 2024 was once again a busy conference month for Duke DPT with various students, faculty, and alumni presenting.
3rd-year Kat Harding presented a poster for her CAMP team in High Point, North Carolina
3rd-year Sarah Humphreys presented a poster for her CAMP team at the APTA North Carolina Annual Conference
Dr. Kelley Reynolds presented an education session at the APTA NC Annual Conference
Dr. Kyle Covington ’04 presented an education session with Marissa Araujo Carvalho ‘12
DPT alumni Amanda Heath ’13 and Val Adams ’18 presented together at APTA NC
Dr. Vrunda Kapadia and Dr. Rosie Canizares ’07 presented with fellow members of the Duke Rehab DEI Committee
fall conference review
APTA Private Practice
OCTOBER 9 – 12
NATIONAL HARBOR, MARYLAND
> Mike Osler ‘03 – How to Hold Your Team Accountable When You Can't Afford to Lose Them .
> Keaton Ray ‘14 – Balancing Act: Nurturing the Well-being of Working Mothers in the Physical Therapy Workforce
APTA North Carolina Annual Conference
OCTOBER 11 – 12
HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA
> Hosted by High Point University DPT Program Director Jeff Taylor ‘05
> Programming Chair Dr. Marcus Roll ‘11
> Angela Spontelli Gisselman ’11, Kim Dao ’06, Liana Wooten ‘12 – Increasing Diversity While Promoting Student Success in Doctor of Physical Therapy Education
> Jack Magill
• Predicting Maximum Eccentric Ground Reaction Force in Healthy Pediatric and Adolescent Athletes
• Musculoskeletal Characteristics Among Practitioners of Bharatanatyam Dance
• Establishing Predictive Physical Performance Measures for Golf Swing Velocity
> Jeff Taylor ‘05
• Walking Gait, Swing Mechanics, and Knee Health in Golfers With and Without Surgical History
• Patterns of Self-Reported Soreness in Collegiate Soccer: Sex Differences, Limb Dominance, and ACL Injury History
> Sarah Humphreys, Sarah Stokes, Catherine Gardner, Juliana Ancalmo, Tim Cho, Dr. Jake Awruch, Dr. Derek Clewley – Low Back Pain and Need for Psychologically Informed Care in DPT Curriculum: A Case Report
> Kat Harding, Payton Bellows, Jack Commeville, Dana Oakes, Darice Upchurch – Student Physical Therapists Management of Multi-Joint Pain and Instability with EhlersDanlos Syndrome
> Dr. Kyle Covington ’04, Marissa Araujo Carvalho ‘12 – The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the United States: Making APTA”s Report Valuable to Your Patients, Your Clinic, Your Community
> Dr. Kelly Reynolds, Ashley Kinsey – Clinical Decision Making in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Balance Dysfunction
> Dr. Vrunda Kapadia – Diversity 2.0 Dialogues: Implicit Bias and Its Impact on Professional Experiences
> Val Adams ’18, Amanda Heath ’13, Jeni Thornton-Jones – Implementation of an Obstetric Physical Therapy Care Pathway: Inpatient and Telehealth Postpartum Rehabilitation
> Dr. Kyle Covington ’04, Mike Schmidt ‘12 – A Roadmap to Post-Professional Success: Guiding Students and Early Professionals in the Next Steps in their Career
> Dee McCotter, Lori Roskin, Dr. Vrunda Kapadia, Dr. Rosie Canizares ‘07 – United We Work: Building a Strong Community through Intentional DEI Efforts
Dr. Katie Myers co-chaired Education Leadership Conference 2024
Education Leadership Conference
OCTOBER 18 – 20 OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
> Co-chaired by Dr. Katie Myers
> Dr. Josh Johnson – GRI Ignite Speaker
> Jodie Rush ‘08 – Empowering Educators: Nurturing Master Adaptive Learns in Faculty Development
> Allyson Sutkowi-Hemstreet ‘14, Dr. Gary Johnson, Dr. Tiffany Adams – Integrating Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Content and Practices into Clinical Care Courses
fall conference review
Several of our faculty presented an educational session together at ELC 2024
> Dr. Katie Myers
• Educator Identity Formation of the Clinical Instructor in Physical Therapy: A Qualitative Exploration
• Fostering Clinician-Educator Identity Formation Through Intentional Professional Development Opportunities
> Liana Wooten ’12, Kim Dao ’06, Angela Spontelli Gisselman ‘11
• Prevalence of Burnout Among Doctor of Physical Therapy Faculty
• Beyond GPA and GRE: Predictors of Success in an Accelerated Hybrid Physical Therapy Education Program
> Dr. Jamie Greco, Dr. Kyle Covington ’04, Dr. Tiffany Adams, Dr. Gary Johnson, Dr. Marcus Roll ’11, Dr. Tiffany Hilton – Innovative Research Mentoring: Using a Collaborative Qualitative Project as a Blueprint to Mentor Novice Faculty
> Tara Widgins Dickson ’12, Angela Spontelli Gisselman ‘11 – Efficacy of a novel clinical reasoning tool for physical therapy learners: a pilot trial
> Kaitlyn Schlueter ‘16 – Utilization of a Computer-Assisted Matching Profess for Physical Therapy Residency Programs
> Courtney Jeffries, Dr. Jamie Greco – Experiences & Attributes that Contribute to Well-Being During Transition into a DPT Program: A Qualitative Investigation
> Mike Majsak ‘81 – The Ego Box: Building DPT Student Confidence and Understanding Student Self-Efficacy through Reflection during Orientation
> Dr. Tiffany Adams
• A collaborative autoethnographic approach to understanding the experiences of female DPT faculty of color
• The Move to a Structural Competency Approach in Physical Therapy Education: What, Why, How
> Melissa Hildebrand Scales ‘08 – Validation of the Learning and Study Strategies Inventory (LASSI) in Doctor of Physical Therapy Students
Dr. Derek Clewley co-chaired the AAOMPT 2024 Conference
American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists Conference
OCTOBER 23 – 27 ORLANDO, FLORIDA
> Co-chaired by Dr. Derek Clewley
> Moyo Aremu-Cole Tillery ‘11
• PTI Talks
• The Technology-Enhanced Physical Therapist: Artificial Intelligence and PT through the Lens of Health Justice
• An OMPT Approaching to Assessing and Treating the Midfoot (Parts 1 and 2)
> Dr. Jake Awruch
• Starting with the End in Mind: Preparing Educators to Teach Manual Therapy Part I
• Making It Stick: Preparing Educators to Teach Manual Therapy Part II
> Dr. Chad Cook
• Evidence, Influence, or Ignorance: Navigating Physiotherapy Content on Social Media Platforms
• Manual Therapy Explored: Navigating Controversies, Merit, and Mechanism
alumni news
LAURA HENDERSON BOOSE ‘15 Duke Physical Therapy Alumni Association President
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
First off, we are excited to welcome the Duke DPT class of 2027! We wish them luck as they embark on their DPT journey.
Congratulations to Dr. Kyle Covington ‘04 who was elected as the new president of the APTA! His new term starts in January 2025 and we can’t wait to see what this new year brings.
The APTA Combined Sections Meeting is rapidly approaching and we look forward to seeing everyone in Houston. We are excited to welcome all Duke Alumni to our reception on February 13 to recognize our Duke Alumni Award winners, and to network with fellow Alumni across the country.
Register here to celebrate Distinguished Alumni Award winner John Lowman ’95 and Emerging Leader Garrett Bullock ’17.
Lastly, we want to congratulate multiple members of our alumni who were elected to leadership roles in APTA components across the country, including APTA North Carolina. Duke graduates continue to demonstrate strong leadership and advocacy for our profession across the country.
Thanks again for everything you do to make Duke DPT one of the best programs in the country. GO DUKE!
CLASS OF 2004 REUNION by Pamela Gjerde ‘04
The Duke DPT Class of 2004 celebrated its 20-year reunion on the weekend of October 24-27th, 2024. Former classmates from California, Idaho, New York, New Jersey, Georgia, Maryland and even a few loyal local folks like our very own Kyle Covington, all made the trek back to Durham. We toured the new DPT facilities, hit up the bookstore for more Duke gear, and most definitely reminisced about our time in the basement of Duke Clinics. Centered around the Duke vs. SMU football game, the class was also privy to a backstage tour of Cameron Indoor thanks to Nicholas Potter, our former classmate who is now the Director of High Performance and Sport Science at Duke. Special thanks to Kyle, Pamela, and Nick for making this all happen!
alumni news
Amy Arundale ‘11 presented Timeline based criteria? Navigating in-season decision making in short timeframes and moderated the session The Perspective of the Tested: Ethical Concerns of Wearable Technology at the ELITE Basketball Rehab Conference
Maybelle Singson ‘23 presented Early Mobilization After Lower Extremity Split-Thickness Skin Grafting is Not Associated with Graft Loss: A Retrospective Chart Review at the International Society for Burn Injuries in the UK
Alex Lallier ’23 has completed her term as the Communications Director for the APTA North Carolina Early Professionals SIG and has passed the baton onto her classmate Lucas Saacks ’23.
Women’s World referenced Amanda Beaty ‘18 in an article about vertigo exercises.
Colleen Burke ‘18 received the Ruth L. Kirschstein Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (F31) Award through the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases for her study Social Health Factors Associated with the Transition from Acute to Chronic Low Back Pain.
The new treasurer of APTA North Carolina is Erik Carvalho ’11.
Janae Chinn ‘21 was elected to the APTA Washington Board of Directors as the Practice Panel Director. One of the new Catherine Worthingham Fellows of the American Physical Therapy Association is Cory Christiansen ‘96.
Angela Spontelli Gisselman ‘11 graduated from the APTA Academy of Education Fellowship in Higher Education.
APTA Montana recognized Brent Denisar-Green ‘15 as an APTA Emerging Leader by APTA Montana.
Judy Burton Hess ‘92 was elected as President of the Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy.
THANK YOU TO OUR ALUMNI DONORS!
GIFTS RECEIVED JULY 1 – DECEMBER 15, 2024
Timothy Ainslie ‘86
Robert Bahr ‘75
Dave Brown ‘83
Rosie Canizares ‘07
Christina Cesarz ‘19
Sharon Geer Coplai ‘84
Anne Dillon Davenport ‘18
Martha Ellsworth ‘70
Margaret Rose Faust ‘75
Melissa Joy Simon ‘89
David Perry ‘75
Jennifer Riven ‘03
Carol Patton Tift ’73
Janice Davidson Wilcox ‘76
Click here to make your gfit to any of our Duke DPT Funds today: the Emy Villanueva Scholarship, the Helen Kaiser Award Fund, and/or the Doctor of Physical Therapy Fund.
People Magazine, USA Today, NBC's Today, and The Kelly Clarkson Show all featured Haley Hodge ‘19 for going viral by visiting a cemetery for baby name inspiration.
The new Director of Innovation for the APTA Academy of Leadership & Innovation is Alan Lee ’94.
The American Burn Association Burn Therapist Certification (BT-C) designation was achieved by Elizabeth Richardson ’11.
In the November issue of APTA Magazine, Allen Wicken ‘74 wrote the Defining Moment, The Glue Holding It All Together.
In May 2025, Amy Arundale ‘11 will be presenting Modern Approaches to Early Stages after Knee Surgery and Second ACL Prevention: Criteria vs Time at the 2025 Isokinetic Conference in Madrid.
Kelley Kubota ‘94 received the 2024 Charles Magistro CPTA Service Award from APTA California
An APTA California Rising Star Award was given to Sabrina Burri ‘21
New grad Alyssa Bush ’24 was this year’s recipient of the APTA North Carolina Ben Massey Student Scholarship
Dean McCall ’04 has been named the 2025 Founders Lecturer by APTA North Carolina
At the APTA Massachusetts Annual Conference, Brendan Gates ‘21 presented A Foundational Framerwork for Return to Sport: The Knee
student happenings
Congratulations to our pre-matriculation scholarship recipients in the Class of 2027: Annabel Leonard, Katie Wall, Grace Gabriele, Erin Hare, Sianna Iverson, Meaghan Sholtis, Joseph Clarke, Zariah Scales and Jasmine Innis
A team of first-years called Grad Gals recently won the Intramural Volleyball Championship!
OUR STUDENT EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS RECIPIENTS
CLASS OF 2025: Awah Bondunrin, Julianna Hom, Said Mendez, Allison Hinish, Sarah Humphreys, Michelle Metzger
CLASS OF 2026: Cierra Berry, Julia Bottarini, Lytzy Hernandez, Michael Hils, Maja Jankovic
A. BONDUNRIN J. HOM
C. BERRY J. BOTTARINI
A. HINISH S. HUMPHREYS
S. MENDEZ
M. METZGER
L. HERNANDEZ M. HILS M. JANKOVIC
student news
The recipient of this year’s APTA North Carolina Advocacy Student Scholarship is third-year Halle Anderson
At the inaugural Duke Global Mental Health Conference hosted by the Duke Center for Global Mental Health second-year Joy Xiao presented the poster “Re-examining the Healthy Immigrant Effect on Immigrant Adolescent Mental Health: From a Socioecological Perspective.” The conference theme was “Building a Global Mental Health Community: Research, Policy, and Practice Across Disciplines”
Third-years Gabby Lakes, Dana Oakes, and Said Mendez were selected to be student ushers at the APTA House of Delegates; Said was also named Head Usher.
Second-year Telkevia Mackey was awarded the Crest Scholarship form Rizing Tide. Her fellow Rizing Tide scholarship recipients thirdyear Said Mendez and second-years Li Chen, Holly Brown, and Lytzy Hernandez attended the North Star Summit.
Several of our students are serving on the APTA North Carolina Student SIG Board this year:
> Chair: Third-year Said Mendez
> Vice Chair: Second-year Holly Brown
> Associate Director of Student Engagement: Second-year Elizabeth Liriano
> Associate Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Second-year Lytzy Hernandez
Third-year Carly Andrake authored the November 2024 Performing Arts SIG Monthly Citation Blast.
On the official American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists podcast Hands On/Hands Off, third-year Said Mendez shared his journey from a Mexican immigrant family to pursuing his dream as a physical therapist.
Second-year Kat Sublett was accepted into the 2024-2025 cohort of the NCMS Academy for Future Healthcare Leaders, a prestigious program, offered by the North Carolina Medical Society (NCMS). The six-month interprofessional leadership development initiative is designed to address current healthcare challenges through a teambased approach.
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D. OAKES
L. CHEN
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student news
Class of 2026 Committee and Academy Leaders for the 2024-2025 academic year
ORTHOPAEDIC ACADEMY
Megan Broomfield
Chloee Richey
SPORTS ACADEMY
Wes Jenq
Max Francisco
NEURO ACADEMY
Holly Brown
Maja Jankovic
CARDIOPULM ACADEMY
Reaghan Flores
Julia Dawson
ONCOLOGY ACADEMY
Autumn Kidd
Julie Wilkerson
EDUCATION ACADEMY
Megan Gauharou
ACUTE CARE ACADEMY
Julie Wilkerson
Leara Stanley
LEADERSHIP/INNOVATION ACADEMY
Jordan Keeley
Katey Wang
PEDIATRICS ACADEMY
Kaitlyn Hopper
Kate Ei
GERIATRICS ACADEMY
Sierra Tosten
Kaitlyn Hopper
PELVIC HEALTH ACADEMY
Nayeli Chowdhury
Ilene Avalos
CLINICAL ELECTROTHERAPY AND WOUND CARE ACADEMY
Maddie Nichols
Andrew Aronesty
AQUATICS
Victoria Leary
HAND & UPPER EXTREMITY ACADEMY
Joy Xiao
Maia Hoshino
SOCIAL & EVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE
Lauren Ciuba
Maria Gonzalez
Madison Zaun
Dylan Chruma
STUDENT INCLUSION COMMITTEE
Elizabeth Liriano
Joy Xiao
Autumn Kidd
PHILANTHROPY & SERVICE COMMITTEE
Reaghan Flores
Mason Kosik
Emily Ryan
WELLNESS COMMITTEE
Kate Ei
Anna Smith
Maddie Nichols
Karleigh Derlerth
GEAR SALE COMMITTEE
Maria Gonzalez
Brian Santos
Elizabeth Liriano
SDP COMMITTEE
Kellan Hartley
Tori Tippett
CLASS OF 2025 COMMITTEE AND ACADEMY LEADERS
ANDREW ARONESTY ILENE AVALOS
MEGAN BROOMFIELD
HOLLY BROWN
NAYELI CHOWDHURY DYLAN CHRUMA
LAUREN CIUBA JULIA DAWSON
KARLEIGH DERLETH
KATE EI
REGHAN FLORES MAX FRANCISCO
MEGAN GAUHAROU MARIA GONZALEZ
KELLAN HARTLEY
KAITLYN HOPPER MAIA HOSHINO MAJA JANKOVIC
CLASS OF 2025
COMMITTEE AND ACADEMY LEADERS
WES JENQ
JORDAN KEELEY
AUTUMN KIDD
MASON KOSIK
VICTORIA LEARY
ELIZABETH LIRIANO
MADDIE NICHOLS
CHLOEE RICHEY
EMILY RYAN
BRIAN SANTOS
ANNA SMITH
LEARA STANLEY
TORI TIPPETT
SIERRA TOSTEN
KATEY WANG
JULIE WILKERSON
JOY XIAO
MADISON ZAUN
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W. Todd Cade, PT, PhD, FAPTA Division Chief
Tiffany Hilton, PT, PhD Program Director/Director of Professional Education
Tiffany Adams, PT, DPT, MBA Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
J. Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD Director of Educational Innovation/ Director Post-Professional Education
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Maggie Horn, DPT, MPH, PhD Director of Informatics and Data Analytics
Katie Myers, PT, DPT
Co-Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Director of Curriculum
Amy Pastva, PT, PhD Director of Research
Jenn Curtin Director of Communications & Creative Services
