The American Council of Academic Physical Therapy (ACAPT) is proud to introduce its newly elected board members and institute vice-chairs. The new leaders will assume their roles on October 16, 2025.
These distinguished individuals bring a wealth of expertise, leadership, and dedication to ACAPT’s mission of advancing academic excellence in physical therapy education.
Re-elected leaders:
Sara North, PT, DPT, PhD, M.Ed, FNAP, Director
Associate Professor and Director of Educational Innovation & Evaluation at the University of Minnesota
Learn more about Dr. North in her August 2025 spotlight
Beth Moody-Jones, PT, DPT, EdD, MS, OCS, Secretary
Division Chief/Professor, Physical Therapy at the University of New Mexico
Newly Elected Leaders Include:
Harsha Deoghare, PT, PhD, Board Director
Assistant Dean of Research/Chair/Associate Professor at Western University of Health Sciences
Jaime Bicknell, Nominating Committee Member
Clinical Associate Professor/Director of Clinical Education at Clarkson University
Erin Wentzell, DPT, Vice-Chair of the Institute for Community Engagement
Assistant Professor at the George Washington University
Darcy Reisman, PhD, PT, Vice-Chair of the Institute for Scholarly Inquiry
Department Chair/Professor at the University of Delaware
Max Jordon, PT, DPT, PhD, Vice-Chair of the Institute for Teaching and Learning
Associate Professor at the University of Tennessee Chattanooga
Sara Kraft, PT, DPT, NCS, Vice-Chair of the Institute for Academic Advancement
Professor/Residential Program Director at the Medical University of South Carolina
“We are excited to welcome these accomplished individuals to our leadership team,” said Kimberly Varnado, PT, DPT, DHSc, President of ACAPT. “Their diverse backgrounds and forward-thinking vision will help shape the future of academic physical therapy.”
The newly elected leaders will play a vital role in guiding ACAPT’s strategic priorities, fostering collaboration among member institutions, and supporting excellence in physical therapy education.