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
Beth Moody-Jones, PT, DPT, EdD, MS, OCS, Secretary
Newly Elected Leaders Include:
Harsha Deoghare, PT, PhD, Board Director
Jaime Bicknell, Nominating Committee Member
Erin Wentzell, DPT, Vice-Chair of the Institute for Community Engagement
Darcy Reisman, PhD, PT, Vice-Chair of the Institute for Scholarly Inquiry
Max Jordon, PT, DPT, PhD, Vice-Chair of the Institute for Teaching and Learning
Sara Kraft, PT, DPT, NCS, Vice-Chair of the Institute for Academic Advancement
“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.