Committee Leadership
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Advocacy and Consumer Affairs Committee
Increases ANPT involvement with APTA Public Policy, Practice, Professional Affairs, and Government Affairs departments. Participates in activities that promote and enhance the practice of neurologic physical therapy. Serves as a resource and provides
regular updates to ANPT members on local, regional, and national policies impacting neurologic physical therapy practice. Collaborates with the ANPT Special Interest Groups, Task Forces, Committees, and other groups on the health literacy of consumer
resources that are made available through ANPT.
Chair
Theresa Najjar PT, DPT* (2022-2024)
Committee Members
Rupal Patel PT, Ph.D. (2022)
Jordan Birdsong, PT, DPT
L.D. Woods, PT, DPT, PhD
Sarah Williams, PT
Julie Schwertfeger, PT, DPT, MBA, CBIST*
Michele Sulwer, PT, DPT*
Nisha Patel PT, DPT, MSEP*
Maureen Connor PT, DPT*
*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists
Advocacy and Consumer Affairs Committee
Increases ANPT involvement with APTA Public Policy, Practice, Professional Affairs, and Government Affairs departments. Participates in activities that promote and enhance the practice of neurologic physical therapy. Serves as a resource and provides regular updates to ANPT members on local, regional, and national policies impacting neurologic physical therapy practice. Collaborates with the ANPT Special Interest Groups, Task Forces, Committees, and other groups on the health literacy of consumer resources that are made available through ANPT.
Chair
Committee Members
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Rupal Patel PT, Ph.D. (2022)
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Jordan Birdsong, PT, DPT
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L.D. Woods, PT, DPT, PhD
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Sarah Williams, PT
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Julie Schwertfeger, PT, DPT, MBA, CBIST*
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Michele Sulwer, PT, DPT*
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Nisha Patel PT, DPT, MSEP*
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Maureen Connor PT, DPT*
*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists
Annual Conference Planning Committee
Committee Members
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Jenni Moore, PT, DHS
- Jane Sullivan, PT, DHS, MS
- Genevieve Pinto-Sipp PT, EdD
- Andrew Packel, PT
- Erin Lampron PT, DPT
- Kelli Nielson PT, DPT
- Elizabeth Ardrolino PT, Ph.D.
Awards Committee
Establishes the Academy awards and criteria for nomination with approval from the Executive Committee. Reviews nominations and provides recommendations to the Executive Committee annually. Nominates members for awards external to the Academy (APTA or other organizations) annually.
Chair
Alexander Au Dien, PT, DPT
Committee Members
- Samantha Balestrieri, PT, DPT
- Rachel Hawe, DPT, PhD
- Katie Ragle, PT, DPT
- Samantha Buhay PT, DPT, CSRS*
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Stephanie Windler, PT, DPT*
*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists
CSM Program Committee
Co-Chairs
Bart Hanson, MPT, DScPT*
Heather Salon, PT, DPT*
Committee Members
- Hannah Karstetter, PT, DPT*
- Amie Jasper, PT, DPT, PhD*+
- Laura Stephens, PT, DPT*
- Suzanne Trojanowski, PT, DPT*
- Rebecca Martin, PT, DPT*
- Samantha Pietrzak, PT, DPT*
+The Physical Therapist above is a Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist.
*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.
Digital Communications Committee
Develops, reviews and/or revises yearly a communications strategic plan for the Academy. Manages, promotes and coordinates the Academy's communication services including the listserv and website. Educates and serves a resource to the Academy members, officers and Special Interest Groups on available digital communication services.
Chair
Kelly Rodriguez, PT, DPT*
Committee Members
Amanda Kayser, PT, DPT*
Swapna Balakrishnan, PT, DPT*
Webmaster
Jeffery R. Braxton
*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee
Chair
Robert Phillips PT, DPT, Ph.D.
Committee
Heather Henderson, PT, DPT
Jeanne Vinson, PT DPT
Hina Garg, PT, MS, PhD
Evidence Based Documents Committee
Co-Chairs
Kelly Westlake, PhD, MSc, PT
George Hornby, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Committee Members
Vanina Dal Bello-Haas, PT, PhD
Chris Henderson, PT, DPT, Ph.D.
Finance Committee
Reviews and revises budget forms and processes and the annual budget prior to consideration by the Executive Committee. Presents budget to the membership for the coming year and monitors overall budgetary processes. Provides consultation regarding Academy's finances to the Executive Committee and develops financial goals. Assures the responsible expenditure of Academy resources and safeguards Academy resources through development of appropriate process and procedures for the acquisition, handling, and disbursement of funds.
Chair
Joni Barry, PT, DPT
Committee Members
Nora Riley PT, Ph.D.*
Megan Danzl PT, DPT, Ph.D.*
*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists
Health, Promotion and Wellness Committee
The purpose of the HPW Committee is to facilitate an ongoing focus on prevention, health promotion and wellness within ANPT, and externally with the larger national and international HPW communities.
Chair
Jamie Nesbit PT,DPT*+
Committee Members
- Kelly Allegro PT, DPT*
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Karen Hutchinson, PT, DPT, PhD
- Julie Hershberg, PT, DPT*
*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.
+ The Physical Therapist above is a Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist.
Historical Archive Committee
Develops and implements innovative ideas that will capture Academy events and activities for historical preservation. Coordinates and monitors archiving of Academy records with assistance of the Executive Officer and assists in planning for Academy celebrations that incorporate historical perspectives.
Chair
Nicole Biltz, PT, DPT
Committee Members
- Genevieve Neely, DPT
- Debbie Struiksma, PT
- Lane Madison, SPT
- Britta Smith, PT
- Bina Motawar PT, Ph.D.
Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy Editorial Board
Editor in Chief
George Fulk, PT, PhD, FAPTA
Associate Editors
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Terry Ellis, PT, PhD*
- Kathleen Gill-Body DPT, MS, FAPTA*
- Joyce Gomes-Osman, PT, PhD
- Teresa Kimberley, PT, PhD
- Anne Kloos, PT, PhD*
- Merrill Landers, PT, PhD+
- Darcy Reisman PT, Ph.D.
- Michael C. Schubert PT, Ph.D, FAPTA
Associate Editor, Digital Media Editor
Pierce Boyne, PT, DPT, PhD*
Associate Editor, Abstracts and Reviews Editor
Catherine Lang PT, Ph.D.
Associate Editor, International Editor
Valerie Pomeroy, PT, PhD, FCSP
*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.
+ Ther Physical therapist above is a Board certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist.
Member and Public Relations Committee
Develops and updates a membership and public relations strategic plan identifying membership recruitment/retention strategies. Creates mechanisms that facilitate communication and participation of the membership. Promotes Academy awareness within the APTA and other external associations or groups, which have a common interest in neurology.
Co-Chairs
Beth Horn, DPT
Lilliana (Lily) Jimenez, PT, DPT
Committee Members
- April P. Fajardo PT, DPT
- Laura Wilson PT, DPT
- Maggie Saras PT, DPT
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Jennyfer Oh, PT, DPT
- Cynthia Leone PT, DPT
- Samantha Bedore, PT, DPT
- Christina Holl, PT,DPT
News Committee
Manages, promotes and coordinates the Academy's communication services including the Action Potential and other news communications. Educates and serves a resource to the Academy members, officers and Special Interest Groups on available digital communication services.
Chair Newsletter Editor
Tina Stoeckmann, PT, DSC, MA
Committee E-newsletter Submissions
Sheila Espina, PT, DPT
Committee Members
Kimberly DeChant, PT, DPT
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee (NC), strives to increase membership, foster early involvement within the Academy, and maintain a pool of qualified individuals willing to serve the section within both elected and non-elected capacities in accordance with the mission of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy.
Chair
Leslie Wolf, PT, DPT*
Committee Members
Kate Enzler, PT, DPT*
Lauren Bilski, PT, DPT
*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.
Online Education Committee
Co-Chairs
*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.
Committee Members
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Elizabeth Ruckert, PT, DPT,*+
- Lauren Curatolo, PT, DPT*
- Shilpa B. Gaikwad PT, Ph.D, MPTh
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Kelly Stratton, PT, DPT*
- Andrea Kimalat, PT
+The Physical Therapist above is a Board Certified Geriatric Clinical Specialist.
*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.
Neurologic Specialty Council
Chair
Lisa Brown, PT, DPT*
MOSC Item Review Coordinator
Lisa Brown, PT, DPT*
Item Review Coordinator
Rick (Morris) Beato, PT, DPT*
MOSC Liaison Elect
Meaghan Costello PT, DPT
*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.
Practice Committee
Increases Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy involvement with the Departments of Government Affairs and Reimbursement at APTA. Participates in activities, which promote and modify the practice of neurologic physical therapy. Serves as a resource to accrediting agencies to establish guidelines to neurologic practice.
Chair
Daniel Miner PT, DPT*
Payment chair
Katie Flores, PT, DPT*
Committee Members
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Karen Lambert, PT, DPT*
- Aimee E Perron PT, DPT, CEEAA*
- Stacey Lane, PT, DPT*
- Liza Meiksins, PT, DPT*
- Heather Knight, PT, DPT*
- Mary Crumley, PT, DPT
*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.
Research Committee
Develops, reviews, and/or revises yearly a research strategic plan for the Academy. Promotes research in the area of neurologic physical therapy. Disseminates results of research in neurologic physical therapy.
Chair
Emily J. Fox, PT, DPT, PhD*
Committee Members
- Denise Peters, PT, PhD
- Louis Awad, PT, DPT, PhD
- Nora Fritz, PT, DPT, PhD*
- Eric Anson, PT, Ph.D.
- Sujata Pradhan PT, Ph.D.
Research-in-Review Editorial Team
- Evan Papa, DPT, PhD
- Brendan Dougherty, PT, PhD
- Antoinette Domingo, PT, MPT, Ph.D.
*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.
Specialization and Advanced Proficiency Committee
Develops and updates a strategic plan for addressing the needs of potential and current Neurologic Clinical Specialists, that is consistent with the Academy's strategic plan. Creates mechanisms that facilitate communication and participation of the NCS membership in Academy activities.
Chair
Bonnie E. Pancoast, PT, DPT*
Committee Members
Hannah Karstetter, PT, DPT*
Kaci Handlery PT, DPT*
Douglas Eck, PT, DPT, MHI*
Andrew Moul, PT, DPT*
Jeannie Stephenson, PT, PhD, MS*
Devashish Tiwari, PT, DPT, PhD*
*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.