2024 Election Results

Dear Members,

Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy Elections concluded at 3:00 PM ET on July 1, 2024. The Nominating Committee has since contacted all candidates individually to inform them of the outcomes.

We are delighted to announce the results of the 2024 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 on Thursday, February 6, 2025. An orientation and onboarding will occur in Fall 2024. 

President-Elect (Feb 2025-Feb 2026)

• ✅ ELECTED - Kim Parker-Guerrero, PT, DPT (Unopposed)

Vice President (Feb 2025-Feb 2028)

• ✅ ELECTED - Shannon Fox, PT, DPT  (Unopposed)

Director-at-Large (Feb 2025-Feb 2028)

• ✅ ELECTED - Kristi Kliebert, MPT, DPT, CYT, CPYT, Certificate of Achievement in Obstetric Physical Therapy
• ✅ ELECTED - Rebecca Parr, PT, DPT, DHSc, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Certificate of Achievement in Obstetric Physical Therapy
• Amanda Clarke, PT, DPT

HOUSE OF DELEGATES

All elected will commence their term at the Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025. An orientation and onboarding will occur in Fall 2024. 

HOD Delegate (Feb 2025-Feb 2028) 

• ✅ ELECTED - Ginger Garner, PT, MPT, DPT, ATC-Ret (Unopposed)

HOD Alternate Delegate (Feb 2025-Feb 2026)

• ✅ ELECTED - Andrea Branas, PT, DPT, MSE
• Lisa VanWiel, PT, DPT
• Rebecca Mohan, PT, DPT
• Amita Mali, PT, MS, Board-Certified Orthopaedic Specialist, FAAOMPT

STANDING COMMITTEES

All elected will commence their term at the Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025. An orientation and onboarding will occur in Fall 2024. 

Nominating Committee Member (Feb 2025-Feb 2028) 

• ✅ ELECTED - Matt Harville, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist, CLT, PRPC (Unopposed)

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

All elected will commence their terms at the Annual Membership Meeting on Thursday, February 6, 2025. An orientation and onboarding will occur in Fall 2024. 

Pregnancy & Postpartum Special Interest Group Director (Feb 2025-Feb 2027)

• ✅ ELECTED - Gabriela Van Sickle, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist, Certified Functional Manual Therapist
• ✅ ELECTED - Meghan Rohde, PT, DPT, PhD, Board-Certified Sports Specialist
• Alexis Barnes, PT, DPT, Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy
• Hsing-I Hsieh, PT, MA, DPT
• Katherine Ruebush, DPT, MBA
• Mackenzie Lampe, PT, DPT
• Megan Frickel, PT, DPT, Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

Male Health Special Interest Group Director (Feb 2025-Feb 2027)

• ✅ ELECTED - Elizabeth Levay, PT, DPT, PhD, Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist
• ✅ ELECTED - Kristen Vick, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Women's Health Clinical Specialist
• Danielle Moreau, PT, DPT, PRPC, CCI

Early-Professional Special Interest Group Director (Feb 2025-Feb 2027)

• ✅ ELECTED - Melissa Hemphill, PT, DPT, MS, CSCS
• ✅ ELECTED - Raquelle Hafen, SPT
• Kirsten Ostempowski, PT, DPT
• Morgan Giannini, PT, DPT

Student Special Interest Group Director (Aug 2024-Aug 2025)

All elected will commence their terms by August 1, 2024. An orientation and onboarding will occur in August 2024 with both the outgoing SIG Directors and the incoming SIG Directors.

• ✅ ELECTED - Abigail Honson, SPT
• ✅ ELECTED - Lena Young, SPT
• ✅ ELECTED - Shelby Bandy, PTA, SPT
• *TIED - Victoria McFarlin, SPT (see note)
• *TIED -Victoria Steele, SPT (see note)

*Student SIG Run-Off Election Announcement*

The Academy will hold a special 15-day run-off election between the two tied candidates, Victoria Steele, SPT and Victoria McFarlin, SPT. At 12:00 PM ET on Monday, July 8, 2024, APTA Pelvic Health Student members will be invited to cast their vote in a new ballot. The run-off election will close on July 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET. If you are a student member, please stay tuned for an e-mail with your ballot instructions.

FOR NEWLY ELECTED

Please stay tuned for updates from the Academy of Pelvic Health office before the end of July 2024. 

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.