About Us

Vision

Empowering the physical therapy profession to optimize the human experience

Mission

To be the advocate and resource for the physical therapy profession in Florida

Core Values

Collaboration

Innovation

Excellence

Community

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Our Team

FPTA Staff

  • Michelle Higdon

    Chief Executive Officer

  • Stephanie Timmons

    Director of Continuing Education

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    Janice Hetrick

    Director of Meetings & Events

  • Candice Eubanks

    Office Manager

  • Kim Campbell

    Director of Membership and Communications

  • Vacant

    Special Projects Coordinator

FPTA Board of Directors

Contact Board Member

  • Leiselle Pilgrim

    President*

  • Paula Shulthiess

    Vice President*

  • Zahilly Salinas

    Secretary*

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    Juan Jose Villeda

    Treasurer*

  • Kathy Swanick

    Director of Advocacy

  • Deborah Reese

    Director at Large

  • Jonathan Bray

    Director of Practice

  • Ketul Shah

    Director at Large

  • Photo of Christine Greenberg

    Christine Greenberg

    PTA Director

  • Kevin McPherson

    Speaker of the Assembly

  • Photo of Amanda Williamson

    Amanda Williamson

    Chief Delegate

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