APTA Academy of Education Leadership 

Executive Committee

Directors

  • Kirsten A. Potter
    Kirsten A. Potter, PT, DPT, MS
    Director of Professional Development
  • Arvie C. Vitente
    Arvie C. Vitente, PT, DPT, MPH, PhD
    Professor and DPT Program Director
    Director of Communications
  • Michael Eugene Buck
    Michael Eugene Buck, PT, MSPT, ATC, PhD
    Director for Scholarly Engagement

Academic Faculty SIG

  • Derek Matthew Liuzzo
    Derek Matthew Liuzzo, PT, DPT, MBA, PhD
    Chair
  • Jamie Dehan
    Jamie Dehan, PT, DPT, PhD
    Vice Chair
  • Heather Green
    Heather Green, PT, DPT
    Director of Clinical Education
    Secretary
  • Minerva Theresa Gatling
    Minerva Theresa Gatling, PT, DPT
    (956)781-6800
    Nominating Committee Member

Anatomy Educators SIG

  • Will Conrad
    Will Conrad, PT, DPT, EdD, MS
    Professor (479)401-6018
    Chair
  • Alison L McKenzie
    Alison L McKenzie, PT, DPT, PhD
    Vice Chair
  • Eryn Keefe Milian
    Eryn Keefe Milian, PT, DPT, PhD
    Assistant professor (305)284-1787
    Membership Secretary
  • Jay Ciccotelli
    Jay Ciccotelli, PT, DPT, PhD
    (702)895-1677
    Recording Secretary/Website
  • Ashley C. Simons, PT, DPT, PhD
    Nominating Committee
  • Melissa A. Cencetti
    Melissa A. Cencetti, PT, DPT, EdD
    (570)674-6403
    Nominating Committee Chair
  • Marsha Edwards Rutland
    Marsha Edwards Rutland, PT, BSPT, MEd, ScD
    (325)670-1337
    Program Committee Chair

Clinical Education SIG

  • Julie Lucarelli Gruden
    Julie Lucarelli Gruden, PT
    APTA (440)487-7359
    Clinical Co-Chair
  • Elsa Maria Drevyn
    Elsa Maria Drevyn, PT, DPT
    11786417316
    Academic Co-Chair
  • Ryan Joseph Pontiff, PT, DPT, PhD
    (985)710-0673
    Membership Secretary
  • KeithAnn Halle
    KeithAnn Halle, PT, DPT
    (910)689-8885
    Recording Secretary
  • Julie Ann Lombardi
    Julie Ann Lombardi, PT, DPT
    Nominating Committee Chair
  • Derrick Ferguson Campbell
    Derrick Ferguson Campbell, PT, DPT, ScD
    Associate Professor, Director of Clinical Education (737)202-3309
    Nominating Committee Member
  • Amanda Piccoli
    Amanda Piccoli, PT, DPT
    Nominating Committee Member

Interprofessional Education and Practice SIG

  • Kimberly Anne Beran-Shepler
    Kimberly Anne Beran-Shepler, PT, DPT
    (402)280-4590
    Chair
  • Myla Claire Quiben
    Myla Claire Quiben, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA
    Professor (817)735-2980
    Vice Chair
  • Laura Z. Gras
    Laura Z. Gras, PT, DPT, DSc
    (607)274-7125
    Secretary
  • Sally A. McCormack Tutt
    Sally A. McCormack Tutt, PT, DPT, EdD, MPH
    Program Director (207)221-4578
    Professional Development Committee Chair
  • Shelene Thomas
    Shelene Thomas, PT
    (720)810-2614
    Scholarly Endeavors Committee Chair
  • Cheryl Babin
    Cheryl Babin, PT, DHS, MHA
    Associate Director of Clinbical Education/Professor (508)373-5729
    Communications Committee Chair
  • Leah Michelle Lowe
    Leah Michelle Lowe, PT, DPT, PhD
    (501)450-5545
    Nominating Committee Chair

PTA Educators SIG

  • Jordan Michelle Tucker
    Jordan Michelle Tucker, PT, DPT, EdD
    (540)857-6728
    Chair
  • Deanne G. Yates
    Deanne G. Yates, PTA, PhD
    Program Coordinator (913)288-7865
    Vice Chair
  • Angela Lynn Lippiello
    Angela Lynn Lippiello, PTA
    (208)282-4338
    Recording Secretary
  • Amanda Heilman
    Amanda Heilman, PTA, MHS
    (712)317-3483
    Membership Secretary
  • Carolyn Ann Shisler
    Carolyn Ann Shisler, PT
    (513)558-5201
    Nominating Committee Chair
  • Lisa L. Stejskal
    Lisa L. Stejskal, PTA, MEd
    Liaison
  • Jane Marie Jackson, PTA, MS
    Program Director (602)838-5898
    Nominating Committee Member

Residency/Fellowship Education SIG

  • Darren Q. Calley
    Darren Q. Calley, PT, DScPT
    (507)266-3612
    Chair
  • David Clark Nolan
    David Clark Nolan, PT, DPT, MS
    (617)643-9999
    Vice Chair
  • Kristel Maes
    Kristel Maes, PT, DPT
    (984)974-0208
    Treasurer/Secretary
  • Martha Henao Bloyer
    Martha Henao Bloyer, PT, DPT
    (305)284-9295
    Membership Secretary
  • Kristina Lynn Stein
    Kristina Lynn Stein, PT, MPT
    Residency Coordinator (313)916-1128
    Nominating Committee Chair
  • Jodie Marie Rush
    Jodie Marie Rush, PT, DPT, OCS
    Assistant Professor (919)306-7302
    Nominating Committee Member
  • Kristine Alexis Neelon, PT, DPT
    281
    Communications Committee Chair

Scholarship of Education SIG

  • Sarah Jean Gilliland
    Sarah Jean Gilliland, PT, DPT, PhD
    (949)354-2250
    Chair
  • Tricia Rogers Prokop
    Tricia Rogers Prokop, PT, MSPT, EdD
    (419)372-6341
    Vice Chair
  • Cara Elizabeth Felter
    Cara Elizabeth Felter, PT, DPT, MPH, PhD
    APTA (202)285-0383
    Secretary
  • Mitchell Joseph Wolden, PT, DPT, PhD
    (701)356-2136
    Nominating Committee Member
  • Kelly Braden Reynolds
    Kelly Braden Reynolds, PT, DPT, PhD
    Nominating Committee Chair

Nominating Committee

  • Tara Haj
    Tara Haj, PT, DPT
    Program Director (701)356-2136
    Chair
  • Karen J. Bock
    Karen J. Bock, PT, MPT, PhD
    Member
  • Brandy Brewster Schwarz, PT, DPT, EdD
    (817)939-3306
    Member

Awards Committee

  • Carrie Clark Hawkins
    Carrie Clark Hawkins, PT, DPT, PhD
    15023967168
    Board Liaison
  • Tiffany Kiphart
    Tiffany Kiphart, PTA, ATC, MEd
    Academic Vice Dean (440)964-4294
    Designated Chair
  • Terry Tennille Larson Messmer, PT, DPT, EDS
    (727)505-8144
    Committee Member
  • Jeanne M. Smith
    Jeanne M. Smith, PT, DPT
    Director of Clinical Education, Assistant Professor (409)772-9495
    Committee Member
  • Denise Renee O'Dell, PT, DSc
    18592180488
    Committee Member
  • Bradley Scott Tragord
    Bradley Scott Tragord, PT, DPT, DSc
    Committee Member

Research Committee

  • Michael Eugene Buck
    Michael Eugene Buck, PT, MSPT, ATC, PhD
    (607)777-5446
    Chair
  • Kimeran Withrow Evans, PT, DPT, PhD
    (304)293-1732
    Board Liaison
  • Jamie L. Greco
    Jamie L. Greco, PT, DPT, EdD
    (919)660-9828
    Member
  • Rachel S. Tappan
    Rachel S. Tappan, PT, DPT
    (312)503-2184
    Member
  • Kim D Dao, PT, DPT
    Tufts University (617)636-3604
    Member
  • Melissa Moran Tovin, PT, PhD
    (305)284-4535
    Member

Finance Committee

  • Erin Faraclas
    Erin Faraclas, PT, DPT, PhD
    (413)896-5686
    Chair
  • Shaun N. Varrecchia
    Shaun N. Varrecchia, PT, DPT
    (267)295-3186
    Member
  • Tarang Kumar Jain
    Tarang Kumar Jain, PT, DPT, PhD
    Department Chair and Program Director (208)373-1946
    Member
  • John Jacob Mischke
    John Jacob Mischke, PT, DPT
    Member

Communications Committee

  • Arvie C. Vitente
    Arvie C. Vitente, PT, DPT, MPH, PhD
    Professor and DPT Program Director (815)836-5702
    Director of Communications
  • Robert L. Sweet
    Robert L. Sweet, PT, DPT
    Assistant Professor & Co-Director of Clinical Education
    Website Editor
  • Leah Michelle Verebes
    Leah Michelle Verebes, PT
    Social Media Coordinator
  • Kristina M. Latva, PT
    Volunteers Coordinator

Webinar Committee

  • Michele Valencia
    Michele Valencia, PT, DPT
    (972)553-1135
    Chair
  • Chris Nichols, PTA
    (479)986-6986
    Member
  • Gina Tarud
    Gina Tarud, PT, DPT
    Member
  • Lauren Tighe
    Lauren Tighe, PT, DPT, ATC, EdD
    (585)233-7090
    Member
  • Kristen Metzler-Wilson, PT, PhD
    (859)218-0833
    Member
  • Christine Alvero, PT, DPT, ATC, MBA
    (813)745-2001
    Member
  • Benjamin Kenneth Cooksey, PT, DPT
    (440)414-6050
    Member

Professional Development Committee

  • Kirsten A. Potter
    Kirsten A. Potter, PT, DPT, MS
    Chair
  • Christina M. Wisdom
    Christina M. Wisdom, PT, DPT, EdD
    Member
  • Elizabeth A. Ruckert
    Elizabeth A. Ruckert, PT, DPT
    Member
  • Teresa Long Pierce, PT, DPT, PhD
    Member
  • ROBIN M. BAKER
    ROBIN M. BAKER, PT, DPT
    Campbell University
    Member
  • Catherine Bilyeu
    Catherine Bilyeu, PT, DPT
    Assistant Professor, Associated Director of Clinical Education (303)724-0496
    Member
  • Jon M. Kenoyer, PTA
    Member

CSM Program Committee

  • Jaime K. Bayzick, PT, DPT
    Co-Chair
  • Michael C. Furtado
    APTA
    Co-Chair
  • Frances E. Kistner
    Frances E. Kistner, PT, PhD
    APTA
    Co-Chair
  • Kirsten A. Potter
    Kirsten A. Potter, PT, DPT, MS
    Board Liaison
  • Derek Matthew Liuzzo
    Derek Matthew Liuzzo, PT, DPT, MBA, PhD
    AFSIG Representative
  • Marsha Edwards Rutland
    Marsha Edwards Rutland, PT, BSPT, MEd, ScD
    (325)670-1337
    AESIG Representative
  • Julie Ann Lombardi
    Julie Ann Lombardi, PT, DPT
    CESIG Representative
  • Pamela Pologruto
    Pamela Pologruto, PT, DPT
    PTAE SIG Representative
  • Christina Bentrewicz
    Christina Bentrewicz, PT, DPT
    (732)690-4419
    RFESIG Representative
  • Kelly Braden Reynolds
    Kelly Braden Reynolds, PT, DPT, PhD
    SoESIG Representative
  • Sally A. McCormack Tutt
    Sally A. McCormack Tutt, PT, DPT, EdD, MPH
    Program Director (207)221-4578
    IPEPSIG Representative

ELC Program Committee

  • Jennifer F. Howanitz
    Jennifer F. Howanitz, PT, DPT
    (610)282-1000
    Co-Chair
  • Paul Anthony Ullucci Jr
    Paul Anthony Ullucci Jr, PT, DPT, ATC, PhD
    Founding Program Director (910)962-3649
    Co-Chair
  • Ralph Russell Utzman
    Ralph Russell Utzman, PT, PhD
    (304)293-1318
    Co-Chair
  • Kirsten A. Potter
    Kirsten A. Potter, PT, DPT, MS
    Board Liaison
  • Marsha Edwards Rutland
    Marsha Edwards Rutland, PT, BSPT, MEd, ScD
    (325)670-1337
    AESIG Representative
  • Mary Beth A. Holmes
    APTA
    AESIG Representative
  • Derek Matthew Liuzzo
    Derek Matthew Liuzzo, PT, DPT, MBA, PhD
    AFSIG Representative
  • Julie Ann Lombardi
    Julie Ann Lombardi, PT, DPT
    CESIG Representative
  • Sally A. McCormack Tutt
    Sally A. McCormack Tutt, PT, DPT, EdD, MPH
    Program Director (207)221-4578
    IPEPSIG Representative
  • Pamela Pologruto
    Pamela Pologruto, PT, DPT
    PTAESIG Representative
  • Laura Lynn Zajac-Cox
    APTA
    RFESIG Representative
  • Kelly Braden Reynolds
    Kelly Braden Reynolds, PT, DPT, PhD
    SoESIG Representative

Membership and Belonging Committee

  • Michael J. Powers
    Michael J. Powers, PT, DPT, EdD
    (816)423-4720
    Chair
  • Minerva Theresa Gatling
    Minerva Theresa Gatling, PT, DPT
    (956)781-6800
    PTAE SIG Member
  • Steven B. Skinner, PT, EdD
    (718)368-5859
    PTAE SIG Member
  • Amanda Bryson
    PTAE SIG Member
  • Myla Claire Quiben
    Myla Claire Quiben, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA
    Professor (817)735-2980
    IPEP SIG Member
  • Liana Wooten
    Liana Wooten, PT, DPT, PhD
    SoE SIG Member
  • Martha Henao Bloyer
    Martha Henao Bloyer, PT, DPT
    (305)284-9295
    RFE SIG Member

Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership (FHEL)

  • Teressa Felice Brown
    Teressa Felice Brown, PT, DPT, PhD
    (617)686-6438
    Program Director
  • Amy Bratton Gagnon Garrigues, PT, DPT
    Mentor
  • Scott Ward
    Scott Ward, PT, PhD, FAPTA
    (801)581-4895
    Mentor
  • Leslie G. Portney
    Leslie G. Portney, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA
    Mentor
  • Karen Huhn
    Karen Huhn, PT, MS, PhD
    (973)704-1697
    Mentor
  • Holly Clynch
    Holly Clynch, PT, DPT, MA
    (651)690-7823
    Mentor
  • Diane M. Heislein
    Diane M. Heislein, PT, DPT
    (617)353-7504
    Mentor
  • Peter Andrew Altenburger, PT, PhD
    Associate Dean (317)278-0703
    Mentor
  • Ronald De Vera Barredo
    Ronald De Vera Barredo, PT, DPT, EdD, FAPTA
    Dean and Professor, Trevecca Nazarene University - School of STEM and Health Sciences (615)248-1237
    Mentor
  • Sharon McDade
    Sharon McDade
    FHEL Faculty: Module 1
  • Evan Robinson
    Evan Robinson, R.Ph., Ph.D., FNAP
    Dean and Professor
    FHEL Faculty: Module 2
  • Gail M. Jensen
    Gail M. Jensen, PT, PhD, FAPTA
    (402)280-3727
    FHEL Faculty: Module 3
  • Emelyn Dela Pena
    Emelyn Dela Pena
    FHEL Faculty: Module 4
  • Steve Milam
    Steve Milam
    FHEL Faculty: Module 5
  • James Kemper
    James Kemper
    FHEL Faculty: Module 6
  • Damon Braggs
    Damon Braggs
    Faculty
    FHEL Faculty: Module 7
  • Barbara Sanders, PT, PhD, FAPTA
    FHEL Faculty: Module 8
  • Kristin Curry Greenwood, PT, DPT, EdD
    FHEL Faculty: Module 9

JoPTE Leadership

  • Keshrie Naidoo
    Keshrie Naidoo, PT, DPT, MS
    (617)724-4848
    ​​​​​​​Editor-in-Chief
  • Beliz Belgen Kaygisiz
    Beliz Belgen Kaygisiz, PT, PhD
    Editorial Board Member
  • Marisa Catherine Birkmeier
    Marisa Catherine Birkmeier, PT, DPT, DHSc
    (202)994-6348
    Editorial Board Member
  • Tara Dickson
    Tara Dickson, PT, DPT, PhD
    Editorial Board Member
  • Lisa Dutton
    Lisa Dutton, PT, PhD
    Editorial Board Member
  • Melanie Farlie
    Melanie Farlie, BPhysio, PhD
    Editorial Board Member
  • Stephen Douglas Jernigan
    Stephen Douglas Jernigan, PT, PhD
    (913)588-6912
    Editorial Board Member
  • Diane U. Jette
    Diane U. Jette, PT, DSc, FAPTA
    Editorial Board Member
  • Alan Chong W Lee
    Alan Chong W Lee, PT, DPT, PhD
    Professor (213)477-2981
    Editorial Board Member
  • Murray Ernest Maitland
    Murray Ernest Maitland, PT, PhD, FAPTA
    Editorial Board Member
  • Ndidiamaka Dillibe Matthews
    Ndidiamaka Dillibe Matthews, PT, DPT
    (323)442-1500
    Editorial Board Member
  • Kenneth L. Miller
    Kenneth L. Miller, PT, DPT, PhD
    Editorial Board Member
  • Terrence M. Nordstrom
    Terrence M. Nordstrom, PT, EdD, FAPTA
    Editorial Board Member
  • Matthew A. Nuciforo
    Matthew A. Nuciforo, PT, DPT, PhD
    Editorial Board Member
  • Raine Osborne
    Raine Osborne, PT, DPT, EdD
    (904)620-1431
    Editorial Board Member
  • Yves Palad
    Yves Palad, EdD, MSPH, PTRP
    Assistant Professor
    Editorial Board Member
  • Laura S. Plummer
    Laura S. Plummer, PT, DPT, EdD, MS
    (617)643-6324
    Editorial Board Member
  • Leslie G. Portney
    Leslie G. Portney, PT, DPT, PhD, FAPTA
    Editorial Board Member
  • Kimberly E. Varnado
    Kimberly E. Varnado, PT, DPT, DHSc
    (402)399-2305
    Editorial Board Member
  • Diana Aziz Veneri
    Diana Aziz Veneri, PT, EdD
    (203)371-7920
    Editorial Board Member
  • Susan Flannery Wainwright
    Susan Flannery Wainwright, PT, MPT, PhD
    (215)503-8961
    Editorial Board Member
  • Mary Beth A. Holmes
    Mary Beth A. Holmes, PT, DPT
    (617)353-0359
    Editorial Board Member
  • Erin Simunds
    Erin Simunds, PT
    Director of Physical Therapy (651)271-3949
    Editorial Board Member

House of Delegates

  • Vicki L. LaFay
    Vicki L. LaFay, PT, DPT, PhD
    (315)250-0189
    Cheif Delegate
  • Andrew D. Wilcox
    Andrew D. Wilcox, PTA, MHA, PhD
    (435)879-4861
    Delegate
  • Jaime Z. Gonzalez
    Jaime Z. Gonzalez, PT, DPT
    Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education
    Second Delegate

Additional Leadership

  • Shannon M. Simpson
    Shannon M. Simpson, PTA
    APTA PTA Council Representative
  • Allison Marie Smith, PT, DPT, PhD
    Federal Affairs Liaison
  • Michael J. Powers
    Michael J. Powers, PT, DPT, EdD
    (816)423-4720
    DEI Liaison
  • Carolyn Ann Shisler
    Carolyn Ann Shisler, PT
    (513)558-5201
    Collaborative for PT Education Representative
  • Judy Wright Williams, PTA
    (803)935-4404
    Liaison to Lynda D. Woodruff Lecture Liasion
  • Darren Q. Calley
    Darren Q. Calley, PT, DScPT
    (507)266-3612
    APTA Post Professional Council Liaison

Staff

  • Valerie Smith
    Valerie Smith
    APTA Academy of Education
    Executive Director
  • Jenny Lehigh
    Jenny Lehigh
    Event & Conference Manager
  • Mary Catherine Heard
    Mary Catherine Heard
    APTA Academy of Education
    Marketing Manager
  • Sue Palermo
    Sue Palermo
    APTA Academy of Education
    Association Manager
  • Alisha Haskell
    Alisha Haskell
    APTA Academy of Education
    Association Coordinator