Vice President

The position description may undergo occasional updates, so please be aware that any details provided are subject to change.

Responsibilities

  • Execute all Board of Directors Shared Duties in addition to the position-specific duties listed below
  • Serve on the Executive Committee and appoint volunteers to committees and task forces

Meetings

  • Board Meetings
  • Promote unity and collaboration on the Board while promoting healthy debates and discussion
  • Prepare agenda topics and proposals as assigned/delegated by the President
  • Address and help resolve conflicts within the Board
  • Other Meetings
  • Attend Executive Committee Meetings (if scheduled)
  • Attend committee meetings as board liaison (as needed) and report back to the Board on their progress

Communication

  • Communicate with liaising committees every month to monitor committee performance
  • Build and strengthen relationships with officers, directors, volunteers, members, staff through regular communication
  • Help draft Public Relations letters and statements addressed to members or external stakeholders

Ambassadorship

  • Assist in establishing contact and liaisons with external organizations and ensure these organizations fit the mission and vision of the Academy

Time Commitment

Times listed below may fluctuate depending on changing business priorities and the urgency of critical board discussions and votes that must take place.

  • Electronic communication: 4-8 hours/month
  • APTA CSM Meetings and Support: Up to 6 days
  • Committee Meetings: 3-6 hours/month
  • Board Meetings: 2-3 hours/month preparation time
  • Monthly Zoom Meetings: 1-2 hours/month meeting time
  • Annual In-Person Retreats: 3-4 days
  • Read and comment on meeting materials: 1 Day
  • 1:1 meetings with the Execute Director to collaborate on strategic initiatives and liaising committees as needed: 1-2 hours / month

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Must have been an APTA Pelvic Health member for at least 2 consecutive years immediately preceding the election and must maintain active membership in good standing throughout the volunteer term
  • Cannot be an active independent contractor contracted with APTA Pelvic Health or a direct competitor during the term of service according to Conflict of Interest policy
  • Passion and positive attitude about teamwork, pelvic health, adaptability, flexibility, and innovation
  • Prior role in executive leadership on any board (desired)
  • Prior role in Academy board or committee leadership (desired)
  • Previous volunteer experience within APTA Pelvic Health (required)
  • People and networking skills
  • Leadership and mentorship experience
  • Good technology and social media skills
  • Good listening and decision-making skills
  • Interest in related advocacy, regulatory, and legislative strategies
  • Good time management and organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask
  • Strong problem-solving and mediation skills when sensitive situations arise within the Academy

CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS

Board of Directors

Darla Bowen Cathcart, PhD

Darla Bowen Cathcart, PhD

PT, DPT, PhD

President

Shannon Walker Fox

Shannon Walker Fox

PT, DPT

Vice President

Jennifer Sergeant Hungate

Jennifer Sergeant Hungate

PT, DPT, MS

Treasurer

Kelly Huestis

Kelly Huestis

PT, MPT

Clinical Coordinator

Secretary

Secili Hurley DeStefano

Secili Hurley DeStefano

PT, DPT

Chief Delegate

Christine A. Cabelka

Christine A. Cabelka

PT, MA, PhD

Director-at-Large

Lindsay Durand Massumi

Lindsay Durand Massumi

PT, DPT

Director-at-Large

Kristi Lynn Kliebert

Kristi Lynn Kliebert

PT

Director of Communications

Kim Parker-Guerrero

Kim Parker-Guerrero

PT, DPT

Owner/clinician

Director of Practice