Representing PTs, PTAs, and Students
of Physical Therapy in Alaska

LEADERSHIP

Alec Kay, PT, DMT

Alec Kay, PT, DMT

President

Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Sam O'Melia

Sam O’Melia, PT, DPT

Vice-President

Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Chad Ross, PT

Chad Ross, PT

Treasurer

Leah Einhorn, PT, DPT

Leah Einhorn, PT, DPT

Secretary

Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists

Rebecca Byerley, PT

Rebecca Byerley, PT

Chief Delegate

Patricia Runde, PT

Patricia Runde, PT

Delegate

Kassidy Pehrson

Kassidy Pehrson, PTA

PTA Council Representative

Committees

Awards

Meera Davenport, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Chair

Bylaws

Meera Davenport, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy, Chair

Continuing Education Review

Doug Munoz, PT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Clinical Electrophysiologic Physical Therapy, Chair

Ethics

Les Harpel, PT, Chair

Federal Affairs Liaison

LeeAnne Carrothers, PT, PhD

Finance

Anne Kosacheff, PT, AEMT, MS, Chair

Historian

Pat McAdoo, PT, MEd

State Legislative Affairs Liaison

LeeAnne Carrothers, PT, PhD

Membership

Sam Lucas, PT, DPT

Practice & Payment

Katie Piraino, PT, Chair

Public Relations

Nicole Taniguchi, PT, MPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy

Rachel Jermann, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Executive Director

Suzie Callan
info@aptaalaska.org

Nominating Committee

Rachel Jermann, PT, DPT, Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy (2022-2025)

rachel.jermann@gmail.com

Kaitlin Rosales, PT (2023-2026)

kaitlin.freienmuth@gmail.com

Savannah Winner, PT, DT (2024-2027)

savannahwinner18@gmail.com