Advocacy and Consumer Affairs Committee

Chair

Rupal Patel, PT, PhD

Committee Members  

Theresa Najjar, PT, DPT*
Brenda Pratt, PT, DSc⁺
Jordan Birdsong, PT, DPT
L.D. Woods, PT, DPT, PhD
Sarah Williams, PT
Julie Schwertfeger, PT, DPT, MBA, CBIST
Michele Sulwer, PT, DPT*
Alexander Au Dien, PT

+The Physical Therapist above is a  Board Certified Pediatric Clinical Specialist.

*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.

Annual Conference Planning Committee

Committee Members

Jenni Moore, PT, DHS 
Jane Sullivan, PT, DHS, MS
Genevieve Pinto-Sipp Pt, EdD

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

Committee Members

Samantha Balestrieri, PT, DPT
Rachel Hawe, DPT, PhD
Katie Ragle, PT, DPT
Diane Wrisley, PT, PhD, NCS Emeritus
Stephanie Windler, PT, DPT*
Brooke Klatt, 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*
Julie Stutzbach, SPT
Amy DeBlois, 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

Committee Members

Wendy Koesters, PT, ATP/SMS
Amanda Kayser, PT, DPT*
Swapna Balakrishnan, PT, DPT*

*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Volunteers

Heather Henderson, PT, DPT
Jeanne Vinson, PT DPT
Robert Phillips, PT, DPT, PhD
Hina Garg, PT, MS, PhD

Evidence Based Documents Committee

Co-Chairs

Irene Ward, PT, DPT* 
Kelly Westlake, PhD, MSc, PT 

Committee Members

Tim Hanke, PT, PhD
Vanina Dal Bello-Haas, PT, PhD
Miriam Rafferty, PT, DPT, PhD*
Allison Miller, PT, DPT*

*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.

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

Committee Members

Megan Danzl, PT, DPT, PhD*
Joni Barry, PT, DPT

*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

Committee Members

Karen Hutchinson, PT, DPT, PhD
Lauren Perillo, PT, DPT*
Julie Hershberg, PT, DPT*

*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.

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

Committee Members

Binal Motawar, PT, PhD
Debbie Struiksma, PT
Lane Madison, SPT
Dana Lott, PT, DPT 
Britta Smith, PT

Journal of Neurologic Physical Therapy Editorial Board

Editor in Chief 

George Fulk, PT, PhD, FAPTA 

Associate Editors

Terry Ellis, PT, PhD* 
Joyce Gomes-Osman, PT, PhD
Teresa Kimberley, PT, PhD
Anne Kloos, PT, PhD*
Merrill Landers, PT, PhD, OCS
Catherine Lang, PT, PhD
Darcy Reisman, PT, PhD
Michael Schubert, PT, PhD

Associate Editor, Digital Media Editor 

Pierce Boyne, PT, DPT, PhD*

Associate Editor, Abstracts and Reviews Editor 

Kathleen Gill-Body, DPT, MS, FAPTA*

Associate Editor, International Editor 

Valerie Pomeroy, PT, PhD, FCSP

*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.

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

Committee Members

Lilliana (Lily) Jimenez, PT, DPT
Catherine Barillo, PT, DPT*
Jennifer Solverson, PT, DPT
Zane Bright, PT, DPT 
Jennyfer Oh, PT, DPT 
Andrew Moul, PT, DPT, CBIST*
Samantha Bedore, PT, DPT

*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.

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

Deanna George,PT, DPT
Kim 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

Committee Members

Leslie Wolf, PT, DPT*
Kate Enzler, PT, DPT*

*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.

Online Education Committee

Co-Chairs

Kristen Johnson, PT, EdD*
Michelle Green, PT, DPT*

*All the Physical Therapists above are Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialists.

Committee Members

Elizabeth Ruckert, PT, DPT,*+
Lauren Curatolo, PT, DPT*
Kelly Stratton, PT, DPT*
Margie Roos, PT, DPT, PhD*
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

Meaghan Costello, PT, DPT

Item Review Coordinator

Rick (Morris) Beato, PT, DPT*

Item Review Coordinator Elect

*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

Payment chair

Committee Members

Karen Lambert, PT, DPT*
Aimee E Perron PT, DPT, CEEAA*
Eileen Tseng Stultz, PT, DPT*
Stacey Lane, PT, DPT*
Liza Meiksins, PT, DPT*
Daniel Miner, 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

Chair-Elect 

Emily J. Fox, PT, DPT, PhD*

Committee Members 

Antoinette Domingo, PT, MPT, PhD
Denise Peters, PT, PhD
Louis Awad, PT, DPT, PhD
Nora Fritz, PT, DPT, PhD*

Research-in-Review Editorial Team

*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.