2026 Leadership Elections
The Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy is powered by members like you. Your vote helps shape the future of our specialty and ensures our leadership reflects the voices, values, and priorities of our physical therapy specialty.
🗳️ Voting Opens June 15, 2026
To vote in the 2026 Academy Leadership Elections, please make sure your Academy membership is active and in good standing by June 12, 2026. Elections will be open from June 15–July 15, 2026.
To vote in the 2026 Academy Leadership Elections, please make sure your Academy membership is active and in good standing by June 12, 2026. Elections will be open from June 15–July 15, 2026.
✅ Who Can Vote?
Current Academy PT, PTA, and SPT members in good standing are eligible to vote in the Academy Leadership Elections.
SPT members may only participate in the Early-Career SIG Director elections.
International Partner Subscribers are not eligible to vote.
🔄 Renew Your Membership
If your membership will expire before or during the voting period, please renew by June 12, 2026, to help ensure you receive your voting invitation.
💼 Positions on the 2026 Ballot
- President-Elect (Feb 2027-Feb 2028; 1 vacancy)
- Director-at-Large (Feb 2027-Feb 2030; 2 vacancies)
- Nominating Committee Member (Feb 2027-Feb 2029; 2-year term; 1 vacancy)
- Nominating Committee Member (Feb 2027-Feb 2030; 3-year term; 1 vacancy)
- Pediatric Health SIG Director (Feb 2027-Feb 2029; 2 vacancies)
- Male Health SIG Director (Feb 2027-Feb 2029; 2 vacancies)
- Pregnancy & Postpartum SIG Director (Feb 2027-Feb 2029; 2 vacancies)
- Early-Career SIG Director (Feb 2027-Feb 2029; 2 vacancies)
🗓️ 2026 Election Timeline
Timeline is subject to change by the Nominating Committee.
April 1, 2026
Nominations close. Nominating Committee to vet and interview candidates.
Nominations close. Nominating Committee to vet and interview candidates.
May 15, 2026
Candidate profiles and video statements are published on the Academy website. Members invited to submit questions for candidates.
Candidate profiles and video statements are published on the Academy website. Members invited to submit questions for candidates.
June 1, 2026
Questions for candidates are due from Academy members. Candidates to start recording video responses to questions.
Questions for candidates are due from Academy members. Candidates to start recording video responses to questions.
June 12, 2026
Deadline to renew or confirm Academy membership to ensure voting eligibility.
Deadline to renew or confirm Academy membership to ensure voting eligibility.
June 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
Elections open. Voting invitations will be emailed to eligible Academy members. Candidate responses to member-submitted questions will also be published.
Elections open. Voting invitations will be emailed to eligible Academy members. Candidate responses to member-submitted questions will also be published.
July 15, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT
Elections close. The Nominating Committee will notify candidates of results, and election results will be announced to membership within approximately 1 week.
Elections close. The Nominating Committee will notify candidates of results, and election results will be announced to membership within approximately 1 week.
February 1, 2027
Newly elected leaders complete online orientation by this date.
Newly elected leaders complete online orientation by this date.
February 2027
Elected candidates take office at the close of the Academy’s Annual Business Meeting.
Elected candidates take office at the close of the Academy’s Annual Business Meeting.
👥 Candidate Information
Elections will open on June 15, 2026
To learn more about each candidate, click on each candidate's profile to read their personal statement, access their CV/resume, and watch their video introduction. SIG positions are listed by acronym. Below is an acronym key for reference:
- PPSIG Director: Pregnancy & Postpartum Special Interest Group Director
- MSIG Director: Male Pelvic Health Special Interest Group Director
- PEDSIG Director: Pediatric Pelvic Health Special Interest Group Director
- ECSIG Director: Early-Career Special Interest Group Director
Submit Questions for Our Candidates by June 1, 2026
Academy members can submit questions for candidates. Candidate responses will be posted on their respective profiles when available.
🗳️ Cast Your Vote
Election Ballot
The ballot links will be emailed to Academy members once voting opens on June 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT. Make sure that your membership is active by June 12, 2026. There will be 2 ballot links, one for general elections and one for ECSIG Director positions.
Reminders:
- APTA Academy Physical Therapist (PT) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Members are eligible to vote.
- Student members are eligible to vote only in the Early-Career Special Interest Group (ECSIG) Director elections.
- International Partner subscribers are not eligible to vote.
If you have any questions about elections or the positions, please do not hesitate to contact the Nominating Committee at nomcomm@aptapelvichealth.org.
Nominating Committee
What Others Say About Leadership
- Academy Leadership Pathway Spotlight: Christine A. Cabelka, PT, MA, PhD, PWCS, CLT - I ran for my elected position as a way to increase the voice for research within the Academy. The opportunity to serve in an elevated role within the Academy, and the profession helped me decide to say "yes" to leadership. Continue Reading
- Academy Leadership Pathway Spotlight: Darla B. Cathcart, PT, DPT, PhD, PWCS - I first got involved with the CAPP-OB Committee and the Residency Committee concurrently. I heard about these early opportunities through colleagues who reached out to me to consider these roles. These experiences shaped me as I was encouraged by and learned from experienced volunteers in these groups... Continue Reading
- Academy Leadership Pathway Spotlight: Matt Harville, PT, DPT, PWCS, CLT, PRPC - When I was on the Male Health Special Interest Group, we had a pop-up event where experts gave specialized talks on various aspects of male pelvic health. We had so many attendees, and it was very inspiring for me as a leader who helped to schedule and plan this event. Also, being able to discuss an... Continue Reading
I found my professional home in the Academy of Pelvic Health. I knew I wanted to get involved to help advance pelvic health and to give back to an organization that had given me so much in return.
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I have always had an interest in the practice area of PT and had served as Payment Chair and Federal Affairs Liaison for NM APTA (still in that role for my small Component). I have several years of experience lobbying in DC and at the state level for PT issues.
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When I first ran for Director of Communications, I wanted to serve the Academy further, and there were far less committee opportunities than there are now. I ran for Treasurer because as a private practice owner I had a strong interest in financial management for the organization. I thoroughly enjoyed my service in that position, and especially enjoyed educating other board members and Academy members on budgeting, understanding financial statements, and being more fiscally responsible. When I ran for President-Elect and then President, I was contacted and asked to run. It was not a position I was considering, but I can honestly say I am glad I decided to serve again. It stretched me, allowed me to develop some very special relationships, and grow as a professional.
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Someone encouraged me to run and I wanted to give back to the profession, I felt that I could offer a lot in terms of leadership and ideas to the Academy, I felt that it would help with my own professional and leadership development. It’s essential to have Board members who genuinely love the Academy and the profession, and who are dedicated to offering their servant leadership by putting the organization first.
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Giving back, working toward a shared mission, having the opportunity to meet and work with other people from across the country. I gained leadership skills, awareness of my leadership style, pride in the work the Academy does, a professional home. I feel grateful every day to be a part of this amazing organization!
Networking, meeting new friends, expanding my knowledge, creating new Position Statements and pieces of legislation. Proud to represent the Academy at APTA functions.
Team building, personal growth, service in a shared mission with others who are passionate about pelvic health, learn more about the operation of a not for profit organization, help plan the future direction of the Academy. Thanks for trusting me to serve the organization.
Establishing relationships, learning- I have learned so much with regards to meetings, operations, and leadership skills, forward thinking and planning for my profession and its growth.
Election Results