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Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, APTA

Board of Directors

Tricia Catalino, PT, MPT, DSc

President

Priscilla Weaver, PT, DPT, PhD, PCS

Vice President

Vacant

Secretary

Amy Schlessman, PT, DPT, DHSc

Treasurer

Mercedes Aguirre Valenzuela, PT, DPT

Director, Advocacy

Heather Lundeen, PT, DPT, EdD

Director, Academic & Clinical Education

Jessica Barreca, PT, DPT, PhD

Director, Leadership Development

Jennifer Parent-Nichols, PT, DPT, EdD, PCS

Director, Member Communications & PR

Amy Barr, PT, DPT

Director, Practice

Carissa Wengrovius, PT, DPT, PhD

Director, Professional Development

Alyssa Fiss, PT, PhD

Director, Research
  • To see the APTA Pediatrics Organizational Chart, full Leadership Roster, and other information, visit the APTA Pediatrics Policies & Procedures Manual.
  • To see current opportunities to be involved in APTA Pediatrics, visit the APTA Engage page and select "Pediatrics" under Opportunities/My Chapters and Sections.
  • To express interest in running for an elected position (Board member, Chief Delegate, or Nominating Committee member), email info@pediatricapta.org.