Moments with Madsen

A BRIEF NOTE FROM THE NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Written by: ANDREA MADSEN, ATP

As I open a new year as the new executive director, my thoughts continue to return to what is core to our organization. The small group of remarkable individuals who continue to pledge their time and talents to this organization and its mission have long fostered the embers central to our identity and will continue to shape our path forward. Our future relies upon our ability to share our mission and impact. And in this new year as iNRRTS, I already recognize the spark of a great renaissance for our organization. I truly feel we carry the torch that will light the way for our successors, and it is incumbent upon each of us to fan the flames and let the wildfire that is our passion and commitment to the elevation of excellence in Complex Rehab Technology (CRT) provision illuminate the world. To each of you reading this, thank you for your dedication to those we serve and to the profession of CRT provision at its very highest levels. I look forward to the great accomplishments we will celebrate in 2024.

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Andrea may be reached at AMADSEN@NRRTS.ORG

Andrea Madsen is the executive director of iNRRTS, the International Registry of Rehabilitation Technology Suppliers. She has over 20 years’ experience providing Complex Rehabilitation Technology to adult and pediatric patients in Southern Minnesota, Western Wisconsin, Northern Iowa and internationally through her work with the Mayo Clinic. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management and Finance, is a credentialed Assistive Technology Professional and has been a Certified Complex Rehabilitation Technology Supplier ® She served for 10 years on the NRRTS Board of Directors and as committee chair for the Midwest Association of Medical Equipment Services. She has lectured for the University of Minnesota Rochester, University of Wisconsin La Crosse and the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.