Regional & State Representatives

If you do not see your State or Regional Representative listed below, the position may be currently vacant. You can still explore our member directory to find members in your state.  Explore all vacancies and consider applying!

Our Membership Committee is composed of five Regional Representatives who lead five groups of state representatives. State representatives are Academy Members who are selected to represent members in their state. Their primary role is to serve as a liaison between the Academy and its members in their respective states. State representatives are responsible for highlighting key information to members about the Academy's activities, initiatives, and local Academy events, as well as gathering feedback and concerns from members to bring back to the Academy's Membership Committee and Academy Leadership. They may also be involved in advocating for the Academy's goals and objectives by attending their APTA State Chapter meetings and local advocacy events. State members sometimes host small gatherings in their respective state to promote networking and connection among members. Overall, state representatives play a critical role in ensuring that the Academy effectively serves its members at the state level.

Membership Committee

  • Ashley Nicole Williams

    Ashley Nicole Williams

    PT, DPT

    Committee Chair

  • Molly Kay Self

    Molly Kay Self

    PT, DPT

    Clinical Director

    Northwest Regional Rep

  • Janet Drake Whalen

    Janet Drake Whalen

    PT, DPT

    Abdominal and Pelvic Health Physical Therapist

    Northeast Region Rep

  • Jazma Dobbins

    Jazma Dobbins

    PT, DPT

    Physical Therapist/CEO

    Southeast Region Rep

  • Kayla Danielle Pedroza

    Kayla Danielle Pedroza

    PT, DPT

    Midwest Region Rep

Northeast Region

Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, D.C.

Northwest Region

Alaska, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming

Midwest Region

Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, Wisconsin

Southwest Region

Arizona, California – North, California - South, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah

Southeast Region

Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia