2023 Election & Bylaws Voting Results

2023 Election Results are In

The Nominating Committee diligently examined and evaluated each candidate's nomination recommendation and application. The chosen candidates demonstrated exceptional knowledge, expertise, and skills through their comprehensive candidate profiles, which led to a highly competitive election. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all members who actively participated in the voting process to select our future leaders. Additionally, we would like to commend the commendable campaign efforts exhibited by all candidates throughout this election cycle. The elected candidates will soon receive additional instructions pertaining to their roles. For those who were not elected, we strongly encourage you to explore other volunteer positions or consider running again in the upcoming year. Please join us in congratulating our new slate of leaders!

National Board

  • Board Director-at-Large (Feb 2024-Feb 2027) - Christine Cabelka, PT, MA, PhD, Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist
  • Board Director-at-Large (Feb 2024-Feb 2027)  - Lindsay Durand, PT, DPT

Nominating Committee

  • Nominating Committee Member (Feb 2024-Feb 2027) -  Pamela Kays, PT, DPT, EdD, Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist, Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner

House of Delegates

  • Alternate House Delegate Feb (2024-Feb 2025, 1 vacancy) - Julie Mulcahy, PT, MPT, DPT

Special Interest Group Directors

  • Pregnancy/Postpartum SIG Director (Feb 2024-Feb 2026) - Justine Ward, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist, Certified Breathing Behavior Analyst (CBBA)
  • Pregnancy/Postpartum SIG Director (Feb 2024-Feb 2026) - Nancy Cullinane, PT, MHS, DPT, Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist
  • Male Pelvic Health SIG Director (Feb 2024-Feb 2025) - Holly Tanner, PT, DPT, MA, LMP, PRPC, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist
  • Male Pelvic Health SIG Director (Feb 2024-Feb 2025) - Matthew Harville, PT, DPT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner, Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist
  • Male Pelvic Health SIG Director (Feb 2024-Feb 2026) -  Chad Woodard, PT, PhD, DPT, CMPT, SCS, Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist, CLT
  • Male Pelvic Health SIG Director (Feb 2024-Feb 2026) - Jessica Delgado, PT, DPT, Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Certified Pelvic Rehabilitation Provider
  • Early-Professional SIG Director (Feb 2024-Feb 2026) - Amanda Clarke, PT, DPT
  • Early-Professional SIG Director (Feb 2024-Feb 2026) - Sha’Rose Erion, PT,DPT
  • Student SIG Director (July 2023-July 2024, 4 vacancies) - Gloria Clavijo, SPT
  • Student SIG Director (July 2023-July 2024, 4 vacancies) - Raquelle Hafen, SPT
  • Student SIG Director (July 2023-July 2024, 4 vacancies) - Sally Olmstead, SPT
  • Student SIG Director (July 2023-July 2024, 4 vacancies) - Victoria Hudson, SPT

2023 Approved Bylaws Amendment Vote Result

To further align with APTA national, best practices in governance, and provide better clarity, the Board of Directors reviewed bylaws and proposed bylaws amendments to the Academy membership. Physical Therapist (PT) and Physical Therapist (PTA) members have been invited to vote on the amendments during the Academy's 2023 election cycle. We are delighted to share that the Bylaws Amendments have been approved by the membership and are being processed by the American Physical Therapy Association for final approval.

View Approved Amendments

2023 Timeline

The timeline is set by the Nominating Committee each year and can be amended by the Nominating Committee should changes be needed.

  • Year-Round - Nomination recommendations and nominee applications will be collected year-round
  • March 1, 2023 - Nominations and nominee applications are due by 12:00 AM EST for the current year's election for the following positions: Board Director-at-Large, Alternate House Delegate, Nominating Committee, Student SIG Director.
  • March 26, 2023 - Nominations and nominee applications are due by 11:59 PM EST for the current year's election for the following positions: Early-Professional SIG Director, Pregnancy/Postpartum SIG Director, and the Male Pelvic Health SIG Director.
  • March 1 - May 1, 2023 - Nominating Committee to review all nominee applications and carefully vet nominees.
  • May 1-30, 2023 - Nominating Committee to host Election Candidate Meet & Greets, proposed bylaws amendments are posted on the website for members to review.
  • June 1 - July 1, 2023 - Online poll for elections and bylaws amendments opens
  • July 2-16 - Election results announced; bylaws amendments adopted and published (if approved by the membership)
  • February 16, 2024 – Elected candidates take their oath of office (CSM 2024 Boston, Massachusetts) except for Student SIG Directors who will be taking their oath of office in Summer 2023.

Inquiries

Please contact the Nominating Committee by sending an e-mail to  nomcomm@aptapelvichealth.org.