APTA Academy of Education Leadership 

Executive Committee

President, President Elect (in applicable years), Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer

Directors

  • Steven Lesh
    Steven Lesh
    PT, PhD
    Director of Professional Development
  • Holly Clynch
    Holly Clynch
    PT, DPT, MA
    Director of Communications and Promotion
  • Michael Eugene Buck
    Michael Eugene Buck
    PT, MSPT, ATC, PhD
    Director for Scholarly Engagement

Academic Faculty SIG

Anatomy Educators SIG

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

Clinical Education SIG

  • Angela Nottingham Henning
    Angela Nottingham Henning
    PT, MSPT (859)233-4511x5510
    Clinical Co-Chair
  • Elsa Maria Drevyn
    Elsa Maria Drevyn
    PT, DPT
    Academic Co-Chair
  • Julie Lucarelli Gruden
    Julie Lucarelli Gruden
    PT (440)487-7359
    Membership Secretary
  • KeithAnn Halle
    KeithAnn Halle
    PT, DPT (910)689-8885
    Recording Secretary
  • Julie Ann Lombardi
    Julie Ann Lombardi
    PT, DPT
    Nominating Committee Chair
  • Amanda Piccoli
    Amanda Piccoli
    PT
    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, MS, PhD (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 (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 (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 (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
  • Beverly Ann Labosky
    Beverly Ann Labosky
    PTA
    Nominating Committee Member
  • Lisa L. Stejskal
    Lisa L. Stejskal
    PTA, MEd
    Liaison

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 (313)916-1128
    Nominating Committee Chair
  • Caitlyn Lang
    Caitlyn Lang
    PT, DPT (713)314-4531
    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 (202)285-0383
    Secretary
  • Kelly Braden Reynolds
    Kelly Braden Reynolds
    PT, DPT, PhD
    Nominating Committee Chair
  • Liana Wooten
    Liana Wooten
    PT, DPT, PhD
    Nominating Committee Member

Nominating Committee

Awards Committee

  • Mari Knettle
    Mari Knettle
    PT, DPT, EdD (216)444-5678
    Chair
  • Carrie Clark Hawkins
    Carrie Clark Hawkins
    PT, DPT, PhD (509)777-3377
    Board Liaison
  • Bradley Scott Tragord
    Bradley Scott Tragord
    PT, DPT, DSc
    Committee Member
  • Tiffany Kiphart
    Tiffany Kiphart
    PTA, ATC, MEd (440)964-4294
    Committee Member
  • Terry Tennille Larson Messmer
    PT, DPT
    Committee Member
  • Jeanne M. Smith
    Jeanne M. Smith
    PT, DPT (409)772-9495
    Committee Member

Research Committee

  • Michael Eugene Buck
    Michael Eugene Buck
    PT, MSPT, ATC, PhD (607)777-5446
    Chair
  • Christine McCallum
    Christine McCallum
    PT, PhD (330)490-7252
    Board Liaison
  • Diana Aziz Veneri
    Diana Aziz Veneri
    PT, EdD (203)371-7920
    Member
  • Sean P. Gallivan
    Sean P. Gallivan
    PT, PhD (937)229-5606
    Member
  • 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

Finance Committee

Communications Committee

  • Holly Clynch
    Holly Clynch
    PT, DPT, MA (651)690-7823
    Chair
  • Kristina M. Latva
    PT
    Volunteers Coordinator
  • Deanna C. Dye
    Deanna C. Dye
    PT, PhD (208)282-5166
    Web Site Editor
  • Marisa Catherine Birkmeier
    Marisa Catherine Birkmeier
    PT, DPT, DHSc (202)994-6348
    JoPTE Social Media Coordinator
  • Michael R. Brown
    Michael R. Brown
    PT, DPT, PhD (716)829-6801
    Social Media Coordinator

Webinar Committee

Professional Development Committee

CSM Program Committee

  • Rebecca C. Leugers
    Rebecca C. Leugers
    PT (513)558-7480
    Co-Chair
  • Ervin Scott Euype
    Ervin Scott Euype
    PT, DPT, MHS
    Co-Chair
  • Frances E. Kistner
    Frances E. Kistner
    PT, PhD
    Co-Chair
  • Steven Lesh
    Steven Lesh
    PT, PhD (304)410-0476
    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 (207)221-4578
    IPEPSIG Representative

ELC Program Committee

  • Danille Parker
    Danille Parker
    PT, DPT (414)288-3179
    Co-Chair
  • Jennifer F. Howanitz
    Jennifer F. Howanitz
    PT, DPT (610)282-1000
    Co-Chair
  • Mary Beth A. Holmes
    Mary Beth A. Holmes
    PT, DPT (617)353-0359
    Co-Chair
  • Ralph Russell Utzman
    Ralph Russell Utzman
    PT, PhD (304)293-1318
    Incoming Co-Chair
  • Steven Lesh
    Steven Lesh
    PT, PhD (304)410-0476
    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 (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

DEI 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, MS, PhD (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)

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 (213)477-2981
    Editorial Board Member
  • Murray Ernest Maitland
    Murray Ernest Maitland
    PT, PhD
    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
    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
  • Patrick S. Pabian
    Patrick S. Pabian
    PT, DPT, PhD
    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

House of Delegates

  • Chalee R. Engelhard
    Chalee R. Engelhard
    PT, EdD (513)558-7481
    Chief Delegate
  • Janet L. Konecne
    Janet L. Konecne
    PT, DPT (714)478-5601
    2nd Delegate
  • Andrew D. Wilcox
    Andrew D. Wilcox
    PTA, MHA, PhD (435)879-4861
    Alternate Delegate

Additional Leadership

  • Jennifer Blanchette
    Jennifer Blanchette
    PT (815)802-8817
    APTA'S Education Leadership Institute (ELI) Fellow
  • Lisa L. Stejskal
    Lisa L. Stejskal
    PTA, MEd
    APTA PTA Council Representative
  • Kimberly E. Varnado
    Kimberly E. Varnado
    PT, DPT, DHSc (402)399-2305
    Liaison to LDW Lecture Steering Committee
  • Janet L. Konecne
    Janet L. Konecne
    PT, DPT (714)478-5601
    Second Delegate to APTA House of Delegates
  • Rupal M. Patel
    Rupal M. Patel
    PT, PhD (713)794-2088
    Federal Affairs Liaison
  • Michael J. Powers
    Michael J. Powers
    PT, DPT, EdD (816)423-4720
    DEI Liaison
  • Anita Sethi Campbell
    Anita Sethi Campbell
    PT, DPT (573)884-6094
    Liaison to ATPA Population Health Group
  • Carolyn Ann Shisler
    Carolyn Ann Shisler
    PT (513)558-5201
    Collaborative for PT Education Representative
  • Judy Wright Williams
    PTA (803)935-4404
    Woodruff Lecture Liasion

Staff

  • Valerie Smith
    Valerie Smith
    APTA Academy of Education
    Executive Director
  • Sherry Battle
    Sherry Battle
    CMP APTA Academy of Education
    Association Manager
  • Sarah Alexandre
    Sarah Alexandre
    APTA Academy of Education (678)560-6499x112
    Events Coordinator
  • Alia Sims
    Alia Sims
    APTA Academy of Education
    Association Coordinator
  • Charlie Smith
    Charlie Smith
    APTA Academy of Education
    Association Assistant
  • Mary Catherine Heard
    Mary Catherine Heard
    APTA Academy of Education
    Marketing Manager