Delegation
APTA Maryland Delegation
Chief Delegate
- Michael Ukoha PT, DPT (2023-2025)
Delegates
- Donielle Brasure, PT, DPT
- Hannah Cook PT, DPT
- Kim McCole Durant, PT, DPT
- Roy Film PT, DPT
- Kevin McLaughlin PT, DPT
- Stephanie Waters PTA
Alternate Delegate
- Cara Felter PT, PhD, DPT, MPH
- Linda Horn PT, DScPT
PTA Council
- Tim Russell, PTA (Council Representative)
- Evan Bier, PTA (Alternate Council Representative)
The APTA Leadership Congress will be held in Kansas City, Missouri, July 19-23, with the in-person House of Delegates on July 21 and 22.
The House of Delegates, is an APTA policymaking body that comprises voting delegates (chapters, sections/ academies, and PTA Engagement Group, and nonvoting delegates (the Board of Directors, ACAPT, APTA Student Engagement Group, Ethics and Judicial Committee, and Bylaws and House Documents Committee), and consultants.
The House meets annually, making decisions on issues that may have far-reaching implications for the association and for the profession of physical therapy. The House also elects national leaders including the APTA Board of Directors and APTA Nominating Committee.
House of Delegates Community
Materials related to the House of Delegates may be accessed by all APTA members within the House of Delegates Community. This House of Delegates Community serves as an area to house important documents, hold discussions, and communicate information about the House of Delegates.
FAQs
Once the motions are released in Packet 1 (a compilation of all motions), all Maryland Chapter members will be able to participate in a survey to provide their opinions and thoughts about the various motions.
The results of the survey will be provided to the delegation for feedback and discussion. In addition, the Chief Delegate presents the upcoming motions to the delegation at the Chapter’s Spring Conference and in the April Chapter Newsletter.
Please contact our Chief Delegate, Linda Horn, at any time if you have questions or concerns.
Must be an APTA Maryland Physical Therapist member
Yes, At the 2023 House, RC-25 was passed which permits components the right to seat 1 PTA as a delegate. APTAMD’s first PTA Delegate, Stephanie Waters, was elected on November 4th 2023.
The APTA of Maryland delegation includes the Chapter President and Chief Delegate, along with 5 delegates. The Chapter also has one official Alternate Delegate, along with other backup alternate delegates; they are elected in the Fall of each year.
In odd years, the Chapter also elects a Chief Delegate Elect who will serve as an alternate delegate until their term as Chief begins.
Delegates serve for a 2-year term at the close of the Fall meeting following their election. A delegate may serve up to 3 consecutive terms. Alternate delegates serve for 1 year.
APTAMD holds elections each year for one SPT and one SPTA to attend the upcoming House of Delegates. Applications to apply are open through Dec. 1st annually at 11:59 pm. Only student members of the APTA of Maryland may apply and vote.
The delegation meets 1 day during the year in May or June in a centrally located venue. We also hold 3-4 conference calls. The actual number of meetings may vary depending on how many motions are being brought forth or co-sponsored by the chapter.
Delegates are also expected travel to and attend the APTA House of Delegates, which is traditionally held virtually 1 day in July for board elections and 2 days in person in August.
Delegates, Alternate delegates, the Chief Delegate and the President are all elected during our Fall elections. If you’d like to run for a delegate position, contact a member of the Nominating Committee.
Alternate delegates provide a pool of qualified members who can fill the term of an elected delegate, should the elected delegate need to resign their position for any reason. Alternate delegates are expected to attend and participate in all delegate meetings. Currently, the Maryland chapter provides some funding for the official Alternate Delegate to attend the APTA House of Delegates and additional funding is determined for remaining alternates throughout the year.
Contact APTA House Governance Staff
Please note that the governance email for handling questions and
business related to the House is: governancehouse@apta.org
