2025 Election Results
Dear Members,
Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Elections concluded at 3:00 PM ET on July 1, 2025. The Nominating Committee has since contacted all candidates individually to inform them of the outcomes.
We are delighted to announce the results of the 2025 election for the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy to our membership and our professional community. Your votes have been counted, and we are excited to welcome our newly elected leaders who will guide us toward a promising future.
These individuals bring a wealth of experience, passion, and vision to their roles. We look forward to their contributions in driving our mission forward and enhancing the field of pelvic and abdominal health physical therapy.
Thank you to all the candidates for your willingness to serve and for accepting your positions. We would also like to extend our gratitude to all the members who participated in the election process—from recognizing potential leaders and nominating them, to supporting colleagues in their campaigns, and casting your votes. Your engagement is invaluable to the strength and future of our Academy.
Please join us in congratulating our new leaders and wishing them success in their upcoming terms.
We wish everyone a wonderful July 4th celebration and a great rest of the week!
Sincerely,
Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
a Component of the American Physical Therapy Association
Election Results
Those who have won the election are marked by ✅ ELECTED.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
All elected will commence their term at the Annual Membership Meeting in February 2026. An orientation and onboarding will occur in Fall 2025.
Treasurer (Feb 2026-Feb 2029)
- ✅ ELECTED - Jennifer Hungate, PT, DPT, M.S., Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist (Unopposed)
Secretary (Feb 2026-Feb 2029)
HOUSE OF DELEGATES
All elected will commence their term at the Annual Membership Meeting in February 2026. An orientation and onboarding will occur in Fall 2025.
Delegate (Feb 2026-Feb 2029)
- ✅ ELECTED - Sarah Suddarth, PT, DPT, Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
All elected will commence their terms at the Annual Membership Meeting in February 2026. An orientation and onboarding will occur in Fall 2025.
Pregnancy & Postpartum Special Interest Group Director (Feb 2026-Feb 2028)
- ✅ ELECTED - Elizabeth Northrop, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist
- ✅ ELECTED - Kelly Tusha, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist
Male Health Special Interest Group Director (Feb 2026-Feb 2028)
- ✅ ELECTED - Jana Richardson, PT, DPT, PRPC, CIDN, Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist
- ✅ ELECTED - Sharon Petty, PT, DPT, OCS, Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
Early-Professional Special Interest Group Director (Feb 2026-Feb 2028)
- ✅ ELECTED - Kayla Koren, PT, DPT, CAPP
- ✅ ELECTED - Nijiera Addison, PT, DPT, Cert. DN
Student Special Interest Group Director (Aug 2025-Aug 2026)
All elected will commence their terms by August 1, 2025. An orientation and onboarding will occur in August 2024 with both the outgoing SIG Directors and the incoming SIG Directors.
- ✅ ELECTED - Karen Bistrain-Diaz, SPT
- ✅ ELECTED - Khiarah "Kiki" Miles-Williams, SPT
- ✅ ELECTED - Laura Guck, SPT
- ✅ ELECTED - Meaghan Ellis, SPT
FOR NEWLY ELECTED
Please stay tuned for updates from the Academy of Pelvic Health office before the end of July 2025.
FOR THOSE NOT ELECTED
Thank you for participating in the Academy elections! This was a highly competitive cycle, and we deeply appreciate your dedication and efforts throughout the past month in promoting your campaign. Your commitment to the Academy is invaluable, and we hope you stay involved. You passed the candidate screening process and reached the final election ballot due to your unique expertise, skills, and talents. We encourage you to consider running again in a future election and to explore opportunities to apply your skills and expertise through our appointed leadership volunteer positions. We are always in search of individuals with your expertise, skills, and talents. If you have questions about other volunteer positions, please contact our Volunteer Committee at volunteer-committee@aptapelvichealth.org.
INQUIRIES
If you have any questions about the elections process or future positions, please contact our Nominating Committee at nomcomm@aptapelvichealth.org.
