2022-2023 Board of Directors
Christine Cunningham, Chairperson
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What school do you attend and what year are you in school? I am a 2nd year DPT student at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Why did you choose Physical Therapy? After working in the Health and Fitness field for over 6 years, I realized there were disconnects between providers, patients and quality care. I quickly became passionate about advocating for the patient and wellness professions. My focus has always been on treating the whole person and preventing injury so the natural next step was physical therapy. I love what we are able to do as healthcare professionals in the way of advocacy for the patient and healthcare as a whole! Why did you want to be a part of KPTA SSIG? I plan to work at a policy level one day, fighting for physical therapy rights and our patients, so being part of the SSIG was the obvious choice to gain experience and leadership skills. What is a hobby you enjoy outside of school? I love to run, travel, spend quality time with people, drink coffee and watching sitcoms! |
Hannah Sowers, Vice Chairperson
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Adam Lindhorst, Secretary
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What school do you attend and what year are you in school?
I am a 2nd year DPT student at the University of Saint Mary. Why did you choose Physical Therapy? I initially chose Physical Therapy because I saw it as a great way to still be involved with athletes when my sports career was over. After spending time shadowing and working as a tech, I found myself to enjoy this field because of the interactions I can have with people I am trying to help as well as a great area I can grow my knowledge in over time. Why did you want to be a part of KPTA SSIG? I wanted to join KPTA SSIG after both attending the student conclave last fall, as well as meeting older students of my school who were members of the SSIG themselves and listening to them talk about their experiences and what they've gotten out of it. What is a hobby you enjoy outside of school? Outside of school, you can catch me playing golf, basketball, watching TV, or spending time with my friends or family. |
Hunter Poort, Treasurer
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What school do you attend and what year are you in school?
I am a 2nd year DPT student at the University of Saint Mary. Why did you choose Physical Therapy? I chose Physical Therapy because I want to help individuals who suffer an injury get back on their feet and get them back to the healthy and happy lifestyle they want. Why did you want to be a part of KPTA SSIG? I wanted to be a part of the KPTA SSIG so that I could be involved in making a difference in Physical Therapy. Furthermore, I wanted to better myself as a future Physical Therapist by learning from members on the APTA board. What is a hobby you enjoy outside of school? Outside of school, I enjoy exercising, golfing, traveling, and spending time with friends. |
Caroline Geisler, Director of Public Relations
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What school do you attend and what year are you in school?
I am currently a 3rd year DPT student at Wichita State University. Why did you choose Physical Therapy? I chose Physical Therapy because I love having the opportunity to walk alongside people at some of their most difficult points in their lives. I will get to witness a level of perseverance and determination rarely seen in everyday life. There is a great personal reward and joy in knowing that I will have a role in seeing the patient’s quality of life restored and getting back to what they love. Why did you want to be a part of KPTA SSIG? I wanted to be a part of the KPTA SSIG because I wanted to help contribute to my future profession and being able to advocate for Physical Therapy students. It is important to me to help give students opportunity to have their voices heard and the ability to network with other students from various schools. What is a hobby you enjoy outside of school? Outside of school I love spending time outdoors and traveling. Over the past few years, I have also created two small businesses that I have a passion for growing and pouring time into. |
Jason Tejano, Director of Membership
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