THE FOUNDATION FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY RESEARCH

The Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization governed by a board of trustees.

WHO WE ARE

The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research is an independent 501(c)(3) governed by a Board of Trustees. Our work would not be possible without the guidance and expertise of an extraordinary group of volunteers who serve on our board and those who serve on special committees. Many have first-hand experience as past recipients of Foundation funding.

Our team also includes the people that carry out the Foundation’s day-to-day operations and strategic plan — the Foundation’s staff.

OUR BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PAUL A. ROCKAR, JR., PT, DPT, MS, FAPTAPresident

Murrysville, PA
Term: 01/01/22 – 12/31/25

STUART BINDER-MACLEOD, PT, PHD, FAPTAVice President

Newark, DE
Term: 01/01/21 – 12/31/23

REBECCA CRAIK, PT, PHD, FAPTASecretary

Glenside, PA
Term: 06/27/22 – 12/31/25

DON JACKSON, PT, MSTreasurer

Chicago, IL
Term: 01/01/22-12/31/23

DREW BOSSEN, PT, MBA

Iowa City, IA
Term: 01/01/22-12/31/24

TERENCE C. BROWN, PT, DPT

Frankfort, KY
Term: 01/01/2022 – 12/31/25

NANCY BYL, PT, PHD, MPH, FAPTA

Reno, NV
Term: 01/01/22-12/31/24

JOE FARRELL, PT, DPT, M App Sc, FAAOMPT, FAPTA

Incline Village, NV
Term: 01/01/22 – 12/31/25

DWAYNE HOFSTATTER

Chattanooga, TN
Term: 01/01/22 – 12/31/24

JIMMY MCKAY, PT, DPT

New York, NY
Term: 01/1/21 -12/31/23

MARILYN MOFFAT, PT, DPT, PHD, FAPTA

New York, NY
Term: 01/01/21-12/31/23

EVA NORMAN, PT, DPT

Champlin, MN
Term: 01/01/22-12/31/24

CHRISTOPHER POWERS, PT, PhD, FASCM, FAPTA

Los Angeles, CA
Term: 06/22/22– 12/31/23

LINDA VAN DILLEN, PT, PHD, FAPTA

St. Louis, MO
Term: 01/01/22– 12/31/24

STANLEY PARIS, PT, PHD, FAPTA, HonLLD(OTAGO) Emeritus Trustee

St. Augustine, FL.
Term: 01/01/22– 12/31/22

FOUNDATION COMMITTEES

If you are interested in serving on a Special Committee of the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research, please contact Barbara Malm, Chief Executive Officer at barbaramalm@foundation4pt.org. Your name will be added to our pool of potential volunteers. Committee members are selected by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

2023 Standing Committees

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Paul Rockar, President
Stuart Binder-Macleod, Vice President
Rebecca Craik, Secretary
Don Jackson, Treasurer

FINANCE COMMITTEE

Don Jackson (Chair)
Joe Farrell
Drew Bossen
Terry Brown

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

Marilyn Moffat (Chair)
Stuart Binder-Macleod
Eva Norman
Nancy Byl

PHILANTHROPY COMMITTEE

Terry Brown (Chair)
Jimmy McKay
Marilyn Moffat
Drew Bossen

RESEARCH COMMITTEE

Stuart Binder-Macleod (Chair)
Rebecca Craik
Nancy Byl
Linda Van Dillen
Christopher Powers

2023 External Advisory Committees

AUDIT COMMITTEE

Dwayne Hoffstatter, Chair
Don Jackson
Peter McMenamin

AWARENESS COMMITTEE

Jimmy McKay (Chair)
Dwayne Hoffstatter
Eva Norman
Stanley Paris
Stacey Dusing (non-Trustee)

PLANNED GIVING & MAJOR GIFTS COMMITTEE

Marilyn Moffat (Chair)
Joe Farrell
Edee Field-Fote (non-Trustee)
Barbara Connolly (non-Trustee)

SERVICE AWARDS COMMITTEE

Becky Craik (Chair)
Bob Bartlett (non-Trustee)
Peter Towne (non-Trustee)
Pat Traynor (non-Trustee)

LIAISON

SRC Liaison
Stuart Binder-Macleod

SCIENTIFIC REVIEW COMMITTEE

Selected by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, the SRC is composed of physical therapists and other individuals with experience in preparing students for research careers. The SRC is appointed by the Board of Trustees and is vital to awarding annual scholarships, fellowships, and grants each year. If you meet the SRC Selection Criteria and are interested in joining this all-volunteer committee and serving as a reviewer – or know of someone who could serve as an application reviewer- please email info@foundation4pt.org for more information.

Vicki Tysseling, PT, PHD

Scientific Review Committee Chair
Northwestern University

Beth Smith, PT, DPT, PHD

University of Southern California

T. George Hornby, PT, PHD, FAPTA

Indiana University School of Medicine

MARK BOWDEN, PT, PHD

Medical University of South Carolina

TIMOTHY BRINDLE, PHD

Veterans Health Administration

NOELLE MOREAU, PT, PHD

Louisiana State University

JASON FALVEY, PT, DPT, PHD

University of Maryland School of Medicine

SARA GOMBATTO, PT, PHD

San Diego State University

ADAM GOODE, PT, DPT, PHD

Duke University

LAURITA M. HACK, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA, FAPTA

Temple University

ANNE KLOOS, PT, PHD

The Ohio State University

MURRAY E. MAITLAND, PT, PHD

University of Washington

JOHN POPOVICH, JR., PT, DPT, ATC, PHD

Michigan State University

CATHERINE QUATMAN-YATES, PT, PHD

The Ohio State University

KIMBERLY TOPP, PT, PHD

University of California, San Francisco

LADORA V. THOMPSON, PT, PHD

Boston University

LIANG-CHING TSAI, PT, PHD

Georgia State University

LISA VANHOOSE, PT, MPH, PHD

Ujima Institute

AD HOC REVIEWERS:

Cory Christiansen PT, PhD
University of Colorado

Julie M. Fritz, PT, PhD, FAPTA
University of Utah

OUR STAFF

BARBARA MALM, MBAChief Executive Officer

GLEN HAWKINSManager, Communications and Marketing

LIZ JACKSONSenior Specialist, Research and Grants Program

FAITH OYEDEPOAssociate, Scientific Programs

TAMMY BURKHARDTAssociate, Development

REBECCA ELRODAssociate, Digital Communications

WORKPLACE POLICIES

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement / Policy

The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, provision of services, and the awarding of grants, scholarships and fellowships. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, grant and scholarship applicants and funding recipients.

Workplace

All staff are employees of the APTA. The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research strictly adheres to all employment policies of APTA and strives to create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive work environment.

Research Program

The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research believes diversity and inclusion is an essential component to driving its mission Any individual(s) with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research as the Principal Investigator(s) is encouraged to work with his/her organization to develop an application for support and to seek support from FPTR staff to address any concerns or questions.