Standing Committees
Nominating Committee
- Paula Smith, Chair
- Michelle Kunsman
Ethics Committee
- Emily Lourie, Chair
Bylaws Committee
- Jeff Albertson, Chair
Finance Committee
- Katesel Strimbeck, Chair
Organizational Committees
Communications Committee
Responsibilities: coordinate communication with members and potential members, manage social media, produces newsletter
- Kristen Palmer, Chair
Continuing Competence (CCU) Committee
Responsibilities: Administer, monitor and accredit continuing education applications in Vermont in accordance with Vermont State Administrative Rules for Physical Therapy. Conduct business in accordance with and directed toward goals and objectives of the chapter strategic plan.
- Parm Padgett, Chair
- Karen Westervelt
Education and Research Committee
Responsibilities: Develop lectures for APTA Annual Conference and other continuing education offerings from APTA Vermont
- Vacant, Chair
- Laurel Lakey, Board Liason
- Karen Westervelt
Government Affairs Committee
Responsibilities: Develop and coordinate legislative advocacy efforts to maximize access for physical therapy services in Vermont
- Julie Adams, Chair
- Jeff Albertson, Board Liason
- Jennifer Simpson
Membership Committee
Responsibilities: Member and potential member outreach to increase membership numbers and membership engagement
- Jennifer Smithers, Chair
- Emily Laurie, Board Liason
Payment & Policy Committee
Responsibilities: Educate members in areas related to payment for physical therapy services and to serve as resource for members regarding the changing health care environment. Coordinate chapter advocacy for policies that maximize access to physical therapy services
- Juie Adams, Chair
- Jon Robinson, Board Liason
Practice Committee
Responsibilities: To help advance the practice of physical therapy in Vermont, address practice concerns of the members, serve as a resource for members for state regulations and the implications for all practice settings within Vermont
- Vacant, Chair
- Paula Smith, Board Liason
Public Affairs Committee
Responsibilities: To promote value of physical therapy services to the community we serve, to coordinate public service opportunities to members to foster increased visibility of the profession in Vermont and to promote partnerships with organizations with compatible missions and visions
- Vacant, Chair
- Jon Robinson, Board Liason
The above members may be reached at vtapta@gmail.com
Other Leadership
APTA BOD Liaison to Vermont
- Heather Jennings, PT, DPT
APTA Core Ambassador for Student Assembly (Student Liason)
- Vacant
APTA Core Ambassadors (CAs) are the primary links between the Student Assembly Board of Directors (SABoD) and PT and PTA students in each state. CAs are responsible for implementing strategies and initiatives to promote student engagement. Their goal is to create awareness of advocacy efforts at the state and national levels, and to provide students with opportunities to increase involvement within APTA. CAs communicate and develop student initiatives with their state chapter to enhance the student experience. Within the state of Vermont, the VT CA is the direct link between the University of Vermont students and the community, UVM faculty, Vermont Chapter members, and the APTA SABoD.
To contact the VT CA, please email aptasa.coreVT@gmail.com
For more information and a list of CAs in each state, please visit: http://www.apta.org/CoreAmbassadors/