Awareness and PR

Increasing Engagement With the Physical Therapy Moves Me Campaign
Caitlin Keller, PT, DPT
APTA South Carolina

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Improving Health Equity for People With Disabilities Through Training a More Competent Physical Therapy Workforce
Cara Whalen Smith, PT, DPT, MPH
APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation

Identifying Gaps in Pediatric PT Care for Children in Out-of-Home Care
Emily Quinn, PT, DPT
APTA Pediatrics

Reflection on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Through the Eyes of Historical Documents
Amy Schubert, PT
APTA Academy of Education

OnRamp: An Antiracist Workshop Offered to UNLVPT Students and Faculty
Ash Haller, SPT
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Meaningful Diversity
Kevin MacPherson, PT, DPT
Florida Physical Therapy Association

Increasing Diversity Through a Home Share Program
Michelle Fogg, PT
APTA Home Health

Health Literacy 
Camille Powell, PT, DPT
APTA Massachusetts

Pipeline Program for Black Students Into the Physical Therapy Program
Rosedaveia Howell, SPT
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Mentorship Program for Underrepresented Populations in Physical Therapy        
Maurice Lucre, PT, DPT
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Increasing URM Students in DPT and PTA Schools in California
Briana Gwaltney, PT, DPT
California Physical Therapy Association

Arkansas Physical Therapy Workforce Improvement Plan
Philip McKelvy, PT, DPT
APTA Arkansas

Assessing Barriers to Physical Therapy as a Profession
Kelly Clark, PT, DPT, LMT
APTA Indiana

Bridging the Gap and Building Connections: A Mentorship Platform
Taylor Davis, SPT
A.T. Still University

Student Recruitment and Community Outreach Program
Molly Pierson, SPT
Oklahoma City University

Physical Rehab Exposure Program (PREP)
Valerie  Rucker-Bussie, PT, DPT
APTA District of Columbia

Inclusive Recruitment and Retention for the Promotion of a Diverse Physical Therapy Student Population
Emily French, PT, DPT, MPH
APTA Academy of Research

Adapted Health Care Delivery for Patients Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Alyx Jorgensen, SPT
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Familiar Faces in Different Places
Shivam Patel, PT, DPT
PCOM-GA

Building a Sustainable Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in APTA NC
Tiffany Adams, PT, DPT, MBA
APTA North Carolina

Touch the Future Hawaii
Heather Higashi, PT, DPT
Pacific University

Promoting DEI in Minnesota DPT and PTA Program Admission Processes
Elora Koepcke, PT, DPT
APTA Minnesota

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant Education Summit
Emily Reynolds, PTA
APTA Academy of Education

Telehealth Simulation Experience for Midwestern University DPT Students
Sydney Lazzell, PT, DPT
Midwestern University - Downers Grove

Use of Clinical Education Data Management Systems by PT Academic Programs
Erin Green, PT, DPT
American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT)

Grit and Resilience in Clinical Education
Kayla Gomes, DPT
APTA Connecticut

What Every DPT Needs to Know About Support Staff
Kasey Kline, PTA, MEd
APTA Arizona

Leadership Development

Early Professional Scholar Program
Rebekah Griffith, PT, DPT
APTA Colorado

APTA Idaho Mentorship Program
Cade Searle, PT, DPT
APTA Idaho

Development of the APTA Oncology Mentorship Program
Alexandra Hill, PT, DPT
APTA Oncology

Early Professionals Group
Sierra Glaser, PT, DPT
APTA Kansas

Next Gen: The Business Basics for Physical Therapy
Tim Turner, PT, DPT, ATC, MBA
APTA Private Practice

Member Recruitment and Engagement

Membership Growth Within Both APTA and APTA's Health Systems Council
Monique Pineros, PT, DPT
APTA Health Systems Council

Promoting Membership and Membership Engagement
Gretchen Roman, PT, DPT, PhD
APTA New York

Analysis of Membership Engagement
Jermain Tezeno, PT, DPT, OTR/L
APTA Geriatrics

Early Professional Mentorship Program
Zachary Sutton, PT, DPT, ATC, MBA, MS
APTA Tennessee

Promoting New Grad and Student Involvement in NH APTA
Kaylee Pobocik, PT, DPT
APTA New Hampshire

APTA Federal Member Satisfaction Survey
Amanda Simone, PT, DPT
APTA Federal

APTA-Iowa Hub Communications
Kristen Strawhacker Bonzer, PT, DPT, ATC, LAT
APTA Iowa

Increasing District Engagement: Potential Methods to Maximize Participation at the District Level
Mackenzie Wilson, PT, DPT
APTA Indiana

Improving PTA Representation in APTA Alaska
Rachel Jermann, PT, DPT
APTA Alaska

Key Figures From Delaware’s Past, Present, and Future
Joshua Smith, PT, DPT
APTA Delaware

Nondues Revenue

Increasing Nondues Revenue for WVPTA
Caleb Rhodes, PT, DPT
APTA West Virginia

Population Health

Using Social Media to Inform the Public About PT and Combat Health Misinformation
Zachary Walston, PT, DPT
Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Strategic Plan for Implementation of a Physical Therapist Into a Pro Bono Primary Care Setting
Brooke Sullivan, PT, DPT
High Point University

Faith and Health: Community Empowerment via Collaboration With the Black Church
Teoma Loeb, PT, DPT, MDIV
American Academy of Physical Therapy

Practice

Promoting Physical Therapy Services for Children (0-3 years) Who Reside in Remote Areas in the Central Valley of California via Teletherapy
Na-hyeon (Hannah) Ko, PT, DPT, PhD
California Physical Therapy Association

UE RTS International Modified Delphi Study
Patrick Barber, PT, DPT
American Academy of Sports Physical Therapy

Telerehabilitation in New Mexico Physical Therapy
Marcus Scott, PT
APTA New Mexico

APTA Compendium on Telehealth: Practical Tips for the Practitioner and Patient
Katie Scaff, PT, DPT
APTA Council of Catherine Worthingham Fellows

Strategic Planning

Component Strategic Plan Review and Update
Park Tipton, PT, DPT
APTA Arkansas

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