Leadership

Academy officers/Executive Committee

	Cara Lewis, PT, Phd, Boston University President 2024-2026
	Sandra L. Kaplan, PT, PhD, FAPTA, Rutgers University Vice President 2024-2026
	Jennifer Bagwell, PT, DPT, PhD, California State University, Long Beach Secretary 2023-2025
	Jamie Hall, PT, DPT, PhD, University of Missouri Treasurer 2024-2026

Academy Committee Chairs/Board of Directors (3)

Tarang Jain, PT, DPT, PhD Chair, Communications Committee	Tanvi Bhatt, PT, PhD Chair, Awards Committee	LaDarius Woods, PT, DPT, PhD Chair, Program Committee
Evan Papa, PT, DPT, PhD Chair, DEI Committee	Jena Ogston, PT, PhD Chair, Abstract Committee	Benjamin Binder-Markey, PT, DPT, PhD Chair, Nominating Committee
Therese Johnston, PT, MSPT, MBA, PhD, FAPTA Chair, EDGE	Dave Logerstedt, PT, MPT, PhD Federal Affairs Liaison

Academy Delegates

How the Academy Works

The APTA Academy of Physical Therapy Research is governed by an elected Board of Directors. Directors are available to discuss issues affecting the Academy and the physical therapy profession. In addition to the Board of Directors, Academy members participate in committee, task force and Special Interest Group activities. The actions taken by the Board, committees, task forces and SIGs are member-directed.

The Academy President is responsible for governing and directing Academy activities and the Board of Directors is guided by the strategic plan. The Academy Delegate participates in the APTA House of Delegates each year, which is the highest decision-making body of the Association, and makes decisions on issues that frequently have far-reaching implications for the Association, the Academy and the profession. To reach the president, delegate or other Academy officers, please contact the Academy office at [email protected].

Get Involved! Contact us to become involved in Academy activities and committees. Your participation is essential to the strength of the Academy.

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