Work group members; Matt Currier, Hannah Mathew, Cristina Colan-Semenza, Mica Mitchell, Hilary Gaddis, Aimee Winston

Why DEI Action needed

The DEI Committee, Task Force, and Work Group Outcome Recommendations work group is in the process of developing and compiling recommendations for APTA component groups. The purpose of this group is to identify and assist components by apprising them of available resources and sharing current work that is being implemented across the organization which is focused upon DEI. We have developed a survey to collect data regarding current practices, which will be distributed by November 2020. The recommendations will be available in 2021. ​

Aimee Winston

 PT, DPT, Board Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopedic Physical Therapy (OCS)

​"DEI action is necessary to improve the diversity of the physical therapy profession and better serve our communities." 

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Cristina Colón-Semenza

​PT, MPT, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Connecticut, College of Agriculture, Health & Natural Resources, Department of Kinesiology, Program in Physical Therapy

 "We will only be able to actualize our vision, "Transforming society by optimizing movement to improve the human experience", when we engage all of society in our profession."

Matt Currier

​PT, DPT
Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist

 "In order for our profession to transform society, the work must include creating a more just society."

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