Nominations & Elections

Welcome to the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy's 2025 Nominations and Elections cycle! As a member-driven professional association, we believe in the importance of identifying and developing our future leaders. Our Nominating Committee diligently works each year to create a diverse slate of candidates for all available elected positions. Your involvement in this process ensures that the Academy continues to thrive and innovate in the field of pelvic health physical therapy. Explore this page to learn more about the election timeline, how you can get involved, and the exciting opportunities that await you as a leader in our community. Join us in shaping the future of pelvic health physical therapy. Your voice matters! 

Nominate a Member  

Nominate Yourself & Apply

Nominations Process
  1. Nominating a Fellow Member: Complete a Nomination form. Please follow up with your nominee to encourage them to apply for the position via the Application form. At the end of the nomination period, we will match the nomination form with the application form.
  2. Nominating Yourself:  Complete an Application form. You do not need to submit a separate nomination form. Please complete only the application.

 

Available Positions

The following positions are currently open for nominations until April 1, 2025. The number in the parentheses is the number of vacancies available.

*If none of these positions interest you, consider applying in a future year. Let us know by completing our interest form below so that our Nominating Committee can contact you about future positions. Complete an interest form. 

National Board

Elected Committees

Special Interest Groups

 

Timeline
  • April 1, 2025 - Nominations and nominee applications are due by 11:59 PM EST, Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
  • April 2-30, 2025 - Nominating Committee to commence a review of all applications, nomination recommendations, and meet with prospective candidates before finalizing the slate by end of April.
  • May 6, 2025 -  2025 Elections Candidate Meet & Greet: Student SIG Directors (8pm -9pm EST)
  • May 8, 2025 - 2025 Elections Candidate Meet & Greet: EPSIG, PPSIG, MSIG Directors (8pm -9pm EST)
  • May 20, 2025 -  2025 Elections Candidate Meet & Greet: National Board Positions, Delegate, and Nominating Committee Member (8pm -9pm EST)
  • June 1, 2025 - Online poll for elections and bylaws amendments to open for 30 days. Voting invitations will be sent via e-mail to members on June 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM EDT.  Members must make sure that their Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy memberships are up-to-date and in good standing. Please visit APTA Membership Renew to check on your membership status and renew if it is going to expire soon. On June 1, 2025, all active Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy members will receive an e-mail with instructions on how to vote. As a reminder, Student members may only vote in the Student Special Interest Group Director elections. 
  • July 1, 2025 - Elections close at 3:00 PM EDT. Nominating Committee to inform candidates of results and election results to be announced to the membership over the next 2 weeks.
  • August 1, 2025 -Newly elected Student SIG Directors to take office
  • February 1, 2026 - Newly elected members to complete orientations by this date
  • February 2026 (tentative) - Elected Candidates take office at the close of the 2026 General Business Meeting (date subject to change)

 

Candidate Meet & Greets

 

What Others Say

What motivated you to serve as an Academy leader?
Kristi Kliebert, MPT, DPT
Kristi Kliebert, MPT, DPT
PPSIG Director, Director of Communications
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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Kim Parker-Guerrero, PT, DPT
Kim Parker-Guerrero, PT, DPT
Director of Practice
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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Cathy Konkler, PT
Cathy Konkler, PT
Served as Treasurer, Director of Communications, President-Elect, President
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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Kelly Huestis, MPT, WCS
Kelly Huestis, MPT, WCS
Served as Secretary
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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What did you enjoy most about your leadership service?
Kristi Kliebert
Kristi Kliebert
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!
Kim Parker-Guerrero, PT, DPT
Kim Parker-Guerrero, PT, DPT
Director of Practice
Networking, meeting new friends, expanding my knowledge, creating new Position Statements and pieces of legislation. Proud to represent the Academy at APTA functions.
Cathy Konkler, PT
Cathy Konkler, PT
Served as Director of Communications, President-Elect, President
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.
Kelly Huestis, MPT, WCS
Kelly Huestis, MPT, WCS
Served as Secretary
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.
Inquiries

If you have any questions about elections or the positions, please do not hesitate to contact the Nominating Committee at nomcomm@aptapelvichealth.org.

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