2015 Ambassadors: The heart of PTDOS

Thank you to our 417 Ambassadors from across the world! Each ambassador led a service project, recruited other participants, and reported their outcomes. PTDOS would not have been possible without their extraordinary efforts! 

Make sure to check out our gallery to see many of their incredible acts of service. 

Scroll down to view ambassadors by state or by country.

Scroll down to view our 2015 ambassadors by state or country.

States

ALABAMA:

Birmingham
Ahmad Kaskas, APTA Student Assembly
Brandon Pendegraft, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Fred Gilbert, Community
Hans Rice, Samford University
Lavon Beard, Alabama Physical Therapy Association
Michael Colburn, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Patrick Carroll, Samford University

ALASKA:

Anchorage
LeeAnne Carrothers, Alaska Physical Therapy Association

ARIZONA:

Chandler
Jessica Wenz, Northern Arizona University

Mesa
Robin Wilhelm, Robin Wilhelm Physical Therapy, LLC

Phoenix
Beth Horn, Arizona Student Special Interest Group
Heidi Jannenga, WebPT
Lauren Mueller, Northern Arizona University

Yuma
Sergio Macias, Adult and Pediatric Rehabilitation

ARKANSAS:

Fort Smith
Shane Irgens, Arkansas Physical Therapy Association

Rogers
Hannah Bohl, Arkansas Physical Therapy Association

CALIFORNIA:

Anaheim
Jennifer Whitney, American Career College

Bermuda Dunes
Anna Skaggs, Community

Downey
Randy Stuck, California State University Long Beach

Irvine
Dylan Mascarenas, Chapman University
Jazmin Lopez, Chapman University
Ji Hoon Oh, Chapman University
Kevin Duong, Chapman University

Loma Linda
Joshua Cacho, Community

Long Beach
Samantha Weng, California State University, Long Beach

Los Angeles
Amanda Adams, West Coast University
Angela Carlow, University of Southern California
Chukwuemeka Nwigwe, Community
Dawn James, West Coast University
Derek Herrmann, University of Southern California
Drew Blanchard, California Physical Therapy Association
Duke Krautim, West Coast University
Jenice de Quinto, West Coast University
Jensen Ishida, West Coast University
John Beld, West Coast University
Julie Hershberg, [re+active] Physical Therapy & Wellness
Marie Calvet, Community
Marison Keisz, University of Southern California
Melanie Braund, West Coast University
Scott McAfee, Community
Travis Prange, West Coast University

Menlo Park
Matt DeBole, Doorstep Physical Therapy

Orange
Jazmin Lopez, Chapman University

Palm Desert
Raquel Crisostomo, Community

Pasadena
Rachel Buckner, University of Southern California
Kari Kretch, University of Southern California

Pomona
Gail Bachmann, Casa Colina

Sacramento
Daniel Wallach, Sacramento City College
Heather Pino, California Physical Therapy Association

San Diego
Brenda Rey, Community

Santa Cruz
Sherri Betz, California Physical Therapy Association

Santa Rosa
Kathleen Turley, Community

Simi Valley
Cara Kahm, West Coast University

Whittier
Mayim Garza, Community

COLORADO:

Boulder
Audrey Waldron, Waldron's Peak Physical Therapy
Sarah Bartosh, University of Colorado Women's Ultimate

Denver
Lauren Kealy, Colorado Physical Therapy Association
Tim Noteboom, Regis University

Fort Collins
Jennifer Jessup-Rosencrance, PVH inpatient and outpatient

CONNECTICUT:

Fairfield
Lindsay Aponte, Sacred Heart University

Meriden
Shradha Rana, Connecticut Physical Therapy Association

North Haven
Haim Nesser, Quinnipiac University
Sabina Busby, Quinnipiac University

Stamford
Caryn McAllister, High Quality Home Therapy

Stratford
Allison Breakey, Sacred Heart University
Regina Siciliano, Sacred Heart University

DELAWARE:

Newark
Cathy Ciolek, University of Delaware
Sharon Bomberger, University of Delaware

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA:

The District
Jason Dring, DC Physical Therapy Association
Alexa Stevens, Community
Danielle Guy, George Washington University
Kait Donovan, George Washington University
Victoria Newbury, George Washington University

FLORIDA:

Apollo Beach
Brittany Davis, University of South Florida

Doral
Elena Lopez, Community

Ft. Lauderdale
Giancarlos H. Pizzini, Florida Physical Therapy Association

Jacksonville
Sara Sohn, Brooks Adaptive Sports

Miami
Darby Leavengood, Florida International University
Harold Castedo-Garcia, Florida International University
Helen Molinares, Florida International University

Orlando
Alison Mantel, University of Central Florida
Christina Cyprien, University of Central Florida
Eddie Santoyo, University of Central Florida
Elena Rodriguez, University of Central Florida
Paige Ahart, University of Central Florida

Pensacola
Anne Marie Buford, West Florida University Future Physical Therapists Organization
Danielle Le, Future Physical Therapists Organization
Jillian Carney, Community

Pompano Beach
Paula Pinto, Community

San Diego
Milan Patel, San Diego State University

Sarasota
Michelle Bergen, Community

St. Augustine
Eric Uveges, University of St. Augustine
Matthew Esteve, University of St. Augustine
Yasmin Broomand, University of St. Augustine

Tampa
Catherine Page, Community
Emilie Thomas, Nova Southeastern University

West Palm Beach
Leiselle Pilgrim, Florida Physical Therapy Association

GEORGIA:

Atlanta
Eseosa Guobadia Walker, Dr. Efitness
Tyler King, Physical Therapy Association of Georgia
Ravi Patel, Georgia State University

Peachtree City
Darcy Bassett, Benchmark Physical Therapy

Tucker
Dan Dale, Shepherd Center

HAWAII:

Honolulu
Abigail Leddy, Community
Kari Oki, Hawaii Physical Therapy Association

IDAHO:

Rexburg
Brendon Larsen, BYU-I PTA Program

ILLINOIS:

Chicago
Antonella Terracina, Community
Jonathan Tsay, Northwestern University
Kauhane Akiona-Ray, Body Gears Physical Therapy
Richard Severin, University of Illinois-Chicago

Dekalb
Jennesa Miller, Northern Illinois University

Geneseo
Jane Janicki, Hammond Henry Hospital

Glenview
Julia Cormier, Saint Louis University

Moline
Michelle Sarb, Rock Valley Physical Therapy

Quincy
Amy Yocum, Quincy Medical Group
Kristin Daniel, Quincy Medical Group

Mount Prospect
Suzana Jelenkovich, Community

Naperville
Matthew Nicholas, Illinois Physical Therapy Association
Mary Rachford, FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers

Winfield
Nicole Bettin, Community

INDIANA:

Crown Point
Courtney Huisenga, Ivy Tech Community College

Indianapolis
Ann Hightower, Tx:Team Rehab

Mitchell
Dawn Duncan, Community

IOWA:

Davenport
Kristin Upah, St. Ambrose University

KANSAS:

Wichita
Camille Snyder, Kansas Chapter American Physical Therapy Association

KENTUCKY:

Louisville
Brooke Mugavin, Confluent Health
Chelsie Wise, Jefferson Community & Technical College
Kate Crandell, Bellarmine University

LOUISIANA:

New Orleans
Allison Daly, Optimal Kinetics, LLC
Jane Eason, LSUHSC - New Orleans

MAINE:

Bangor
Deborah Harris, Community

Portland
Alexandra Spelman, University of New England

MARYLAND:

Annapolis
Chris Hull, Community

Baltimore
Lauri Jacobson, APTA of Maryland
Lindsay Plass, Community
TJ Janicky, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Towson
Brooke McIntosh, Active Life and Sports

Westminster
Nancy Boore, Community

Winchester
Kyle Feldman, Community

MASSACHUSETTS:

Boston
Daryl Elliott, Elliott Physical Therapy
Shoko Okabe, Boston University

South Hadley
Ryan Hurley, Attain Therapy + Fitness

Wakefield
Edward Harding, HD Physical Therapy

MICHIGAN:

Farmington Hills
Melanie Wells, Michigan Physical Therapy Association

Grand Rapids
Crystal Lamb, Michigan Physical Therapy Association

Holly
Kayley Perkins, Physiotherapy Associates

Huntington Woods
Cecily Ciaramitaro, Oakland University

Mount Pleasant
Allyson Dreger, Central Michigan University 

MINNESOTA:

Champlin
Eva Norman, Live Your Life Physical Therapy, LLC

Hibbing
Jennifer Gigliotti, Big Stone Therapies

Minneapolis
Josh Greensweig, University of Minnesota
Andrea Tobias, Community

Ortonville
Kayla Findlay, Big Stone Therapies

Rochester
Kelsie Miller, Mayo School of Health Sciences

MISSISSIPPI:

Jackson
Joshua Farley, Mississippi Physical Therapy Association

Southaven
Dana Davis, Community

MISSOURI:

Bolivar
Shawna Mulvhill, Southwest Bapist University

Kansas City
Julie Perrini, Rockhurst University
Lindsay Davis, Rockhurst University
Megan Baker, Rockhurst University

St. Louis
Olaide Sangoseni, Maryville University of St. Louis

Springfield
Madeline McKenzie, Missouri State University

States

MONTANA:

Bozeman
Amy Pakula, Community
Jason Lunden, Community

NEBRASKA:

Gering
Meghan Pollnow, Monument Physical Therapy

Omaha
Bill Mannewitz, RehabVisions

NEVADA:

Henderson
Ali Cook, Touro University Nevada
Julian Penaranda, Touro University Nevada

Las Vegas
Beren Shah, Community

NEW HAMPSHIRE:

Londonderry
Kaleigh Duggan, Community

NEW JERSEY:

Columbus
Aashika Suseendran, Columbia University

Jersey City
Katherine Villaflor, Community

Kendall Park
Marc Rubenstein, Jersey Physical Therapy Associates

Newark
Judith Deutsch, Rutgers University

Princeton Junction
Anitha Sanisetty, Community

Toms River
Trish West-Low, Children's Specialized Hospital

NEW MEXICO:

Albuquerque
Evangeline Hilario, New Mexico Physical Therapy Association
Kelly Billings, Skies Rehab and Healthcare

Hobbs
June Ann David, Therapy Services Associates

NEW YORK:

Albany
Kelly Garceau, New York Physical Therapy Association

Clarence Center
Sarah Mang, Daemen College

Ithaca
Kristin Olson, Ithaca College
Nicole O'Brien, Ithaca College

New York City
Carrie Fuller, Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Hung Trinh, Community
Karen Litzy, Community
Lailah Farmer, Columbia University
Sarah Lloyd, Columbia University
Victora La Manna, Beyond Basics Physical Therapy, LLC

North Bellmore
Julianne Kliphuis, Preferred Therapy Solutions

Rochester
Sarah Lupiani, New York Physical Therapy Association

Syracuse
Lauren Shirley, SUNY Upstate Medical University

NORTH CAROLINA:

Greenville
Katie Letsinger, East Carolina University

Wingate
William Stokes, Wingate University

NORTH DAKOTA:

Fargo
Tara Haj, University of Jamestown

Grand Forks
Anthony Charbonneau, University of North Dakota
Stephanie Weyrauch, Rehab Authority

OHIO:

Athens
Marissa Nocera, Ohio University

Columbus
Amara Taranto, Ohio State University
Becky Parr, Community
Jessica Burger, Community
Melissa Goodall, Bradford School

Lakewood
Scott Euype, NE District of Ohio Physical Therapy Association; Cleveland State University

Tallmadge
Janice Rogers, Ohio Physical Therapy Association

Xenia
Victoria Strickland, VTS Physical Therapy, LLC

OKLAHOMA:

Broken Arrow
Cindi Cathey, Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association

Langston
Aliya Chaudry, Langston University

Oklahoma City
Eugene DeLoach, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Jeffrey Wells, Langston University
Jim Burrow, Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association
Jonathan Nix, Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association
Tara Dawkins, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

OREGON:

Bend
Tannus Quatre, PT Pub Night

Portland
Ashleigh Walters, Community
Jerry Henderson, Clinicient
Kevin Schmidt, Community
Kim Osterberger, Oregon Health & Science University
Laura Cantrell, Infinity Rehab
Tim Valenti, Oregon Physical Therapy Association
Tyler Cuddeford, George Fox University

PENNSYLVANIA:

Altoona
Shannon Scanlan, Blair Orthopedics Associates Physical Therapy

Center Valley
Alexa Nisiotis, DeSales University
Brian Manlow, Community
Christen Jansson, DeSales University
James Ritter, DeSales University
Patrick Kilduff, DeSales University
Sherif Elnaggar, DeSales University
Taylor Huckfeldt, DeSales University

Chester
Kaitlin Schnalzer, Chester Community PT Clinic at Widener University

Dallas
Emily Gherghel, Misericordia University
Kasey Wilcox, Misericordia University

Erie
Kevin Murthy, Gannon University
Samantha Rosswog, Gannon University

Lebanon
Alexis Del Palazzo, Community

Loretto
Ivan Mulligan, Saint Francis University

Philadelphia
Christopher Carroll, Magee Rehabilitation
Colleen Johnson, Magee Rehabilitation

Pittsburgh
Jeremy Harris, University of Pittsburgh 

Scranton
Daniel DiPaola, University of Scranton

Whitehall
Kyle Katchur, Cindy Miles and Associates

Williamsport
Don Shipe, North Central District Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association

RHODE ISLAND:

Kingston
Anne Patron, University of Rhode Island

SOUTH CAROLINA:

Charleston
Mary Williams, Community

SOUTH DAKOTA:

Vermillion
Christa Wolf, University of South Dakota

Watertown
Brad Thuringer, Lake Area Technical Institute

TENNESSEE:

Brentwood
Bradley Grohovsky, Community

Chattanooga
Callie Brimer, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Caroline Rogers, Chattanooga State Community College
Ryan Passmore, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Chickamauga
Faith Stokes, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Collierville
Krista Robinson, P.T. Squared, LLC

Houston
Brianna Durand, Texas Women's University
Sarah Snyder, Texas Women's University

Johnson City
Alexis Morgan, Community
Liz Williamson, East Tennessee State University
Melissa Buehler, East Tennessee State University

Martin
Brian Smith, The Sideline

Maryville
Joe Black, Tennessee Physical Therapy Association

Memphis
Calandra Shannon, Tennessee Physical Therapy Association
Dana Davis, Results Physiotherapy

Nashville
Ashley Henley, Tennessee Physical Therapy Association
Mike Voight, Belmont University
Natalie Wilson, Results Physiotherapy
Scott Newton, Tennessee Physical Therapy Association

Texarkana
Darin Powell, Community

Selma
Arlyn Thobaben, Texas Physical Therapy Specialists

TEXAS:

Abilene
April Fajardo, Community

Austin
Alisha Medlock, Community
Cindy Gravell, Community
Colette Pientok, Texas Physical Therapy Association
Shelley Hardin, University of St. Augustine

Conroe
Renee Pruitt, Lonestar College Student PTA Association

Dallas
Marcos Lopez, Meredith Brunette Christiansen, and Tara Dickson, North Texas District of the Texas Physical Therapy Association
Michelle McKinney, Susan G. Komen

Edinburgh
Richard Narvadez, Texas Physical Therapy Association

El Paso
Ashley Williams, University of Texas at El Paso
Liliana Jimenez, University of Texas at El Paso
Parul Haribhai, Community

Fort Worth
Monica Soper, Rockhurst University

Houston
Laura Kabiri, Houston Community College System Physical Therapist Assistant Program

San Angelo
Jennifer Fath, Angelo State University

San Antonio
Adrian Frausto, University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio
Mike Geelhoed, University of Texas Health Sciences Center San Antonio

Sugarland
Sherin Abraham, Houston Community College

UTAH:

Midvale
Paige Denney, Community

Provo
Jesse Brunner, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions

Salt Lake City
Karina Abrew, University of Utah
Preston Ward, University of Utah

VERMONT:

Burlington
Jillian Tanych, Vermont Physical Therapy Association

VIRGINIA:

Alexandria
Leslie Adrian, Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy
Lorenz Fortuno, Community
Vanessa Lagera, Community

Ashburn
Kur Sohn, Missing Link Physical Therapy

Boones Mill
Renee Huth, Radford University

Charlottesville
Eric Magrum, Virginia Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy Institute

Fairfax
Josh D'Angelo, Inova Health System

Fredericksburg
Kolbe Rubin, DeSales University

Fishersville
Katherine Blatt, Mary Baldwin College

Newport News
Charlene Jensen, Riverside College

Ruther Glen
Dianne Jewel, The Rehab Intel Network

Winchester
Baily Leonard, Shenandoah University
Emily Mislowski, Shenandoah University
Erin Smith, Shenandoah University
Kelly James, Shenandoah University

WASHINGTON:

Bellevue
Tess DePalma, Global Rehabilitation Organization at Washington (GROW)

Bellingham
Daphne Ryan, Physical Therapy Association of Washington
Juliana Bohn, Community

Camas
Lindsy Palisca, Community

Lynnwood
Blake Stephens, Experience Momentum Physical Therapy, Nutrition, & Fitness

Redmond
Nicole Bulow, PT Pro

Seattle
Jim Shepherd, Community

WEST VIRGINIA:

Buckhanon
Jeffrey Sandy, West Virginia Physical Therapy Association

Huntington
Rania Karim, Marshall University

Morgantown
Allison Hall, West Virginia University

WISCONSIN:

Green Bay
Michelle Morrow, Community

La Crosse
Cassidy Sanchez, Western Wisconsin Wheels

Madison
Sarah Stineman, Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association

Milwaukee
Caitlin Fortuna, Marquette University
Megan Berezowitz, Community

Minomonee Falls
Ashley Alagna, Carroll University

Sun Prarie
Matt Knutson, Community

WYOMING:

Lander
Heather Bregar, Wind River Physical Therapy, LLC

Countries

AUSTRALIA:

Melbourne
Jessica Lees, WCPT Future & Australian Physiotherapy Association

CAMBODIA:

Phnom Penh
Sit Song, Cambodian Physical Therapy Association

CANADA:

Kingston
Arlee Stern, Queen's University
Heather Greene, Queen's University

London
Grace Song, Western University

Manitoba
Kaitlin Joyal, Community

Ottawa
Alex Gualdieri, University of Ottawa
Eric Pereira, Community
Natasha Warboys, Community

Saskatoon
Tanner Treen, University of Saskatchewan

Vancouver
Callie Camp, University of British Columbia

Winnipeg, Manitoba
Ashley Desloges, Canadian Physiotherapy Association National Student Assembly; University of Manitoba
Nicol McNiven, Community

CHILE:

Santiago
Mirko Briones, Universidad Andres Bello

CHINA:

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COLOMBIA:

Bogotá
Andres Garcia, Universidad Nacional de Colombia

EL SALVADOR:

San Salvador
Samuel Ernesto Esquivel Argueta, Universidad de El Salvador
Wendy Dolores Marquez Garcia, Universidad de El Salvador

FRANCE:

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GUATEMALA:

Esquipulas
Quique Ceron, Quique Ceron Foundation

HAITI:

Ouanaminthe
Ivans Louius, Foundation for Haitian Rehabilitation (FONHARE)

INDIA:

Bangalor
Kanchan Koul, Bangalor Professional Network

Dimapur Nagaland
Sanam Rana, Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research

INDONESIA:

Depok
Endra Garnadi, Angkasa Physiotherapy Home Services

Jakarta
Mina Rizqina, Indonesian Physiotherapy Student Association
Teguh Torejo, Indonesian Physical Therapy Association

Makassar
Y. Restu Tulak, Indonesia Physical Therapy Student Association

JAMAICA:

Kingston
Adrian Palmer, Jamaica Physical Therapy Association
Debra Callender, Community

MALAYSIA:

Seremban
Sathish K, Hospital Tuanka Ja'afar Seremban

MAURITIUS:

Quatrebornes
Naga hyma Chakravarthi, Positive Health Centre

MEXICO:

Querétaro
Gustavo Argenis Hernández, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro

NEPAL:

Kathmandu
Nishchal Shakya, Nepal Physiotherapy Association

NETHERLANDS:

Amsterdam
Emily Holloway, Hogeschool van Amsterdam

Nijimegen
Joost van Wijchen, HAN University of Applied Sciences

PHILLIPINES:

Bacoor, Cavite City
Alyssa Juliano, St. Dominic College of Asia - REACH PT Society
Ann Chizette Campano, St. Dominic College of Asia - REACH PT Society
Bob Jimenez, St. Dominic College of Asia - REACH PT Society
Cyrish Hannie Manalang, St. Dominic College of Asia - REACH PT Society
Desiree Iris Ann Lecaroz, St. Dominic College of Asia - REACH PT Society
Diana Rose Mendoza, St. Dominic College of Asia - REACH PT Society
Jasmin Lobrio, St. Dominic College of Asia - REACH PT Society
Jayel Ramos, St. Dominic College of Asia - REACH PT Society
Joshua Miguel Asis, St. Dominic College of Asia - REACH PT Society
Kristine Anne Diancin, St. Dominic College of Asia - REACH PT Society
Naomi Dawn Diezmo, St. Dominic College of Asia - REACH PT Society
Shane Gustle Ogayon, St. Dominic College of Asia - REACH PT Society
Sofia Paula Saulog, St. Dominic College of Asia - REACH PT Society

Davao City
Calixto Galagar Jr, Community

Manila
Aaron Gozun, Pamantasan Lungsod Maynila College
Arnold Marasigan, Pamantasan Lungsod Maynila College
Emmanuel Paulo Dianco, Pamantasan Lungsod Maynila College
Jahziel Zara Casas, Pamantasan Lungsod Maynila College
Jewel Bala, Pamantasan Lungsod Maynila College
Karen Adubal, Pamantasan Lungsod Maynila College
Randolph Joseph Bote, Community

SOUTH AFRICA:

Franchhoek
Claire Horn, Community

Johannesburg
Ina Diener, South African Society of Physiotherapy
Mike Dare, Community

Pretoria
Leandré Van Tonder, Community

Wellington
Petro Van der Merwe, Physio 4 Africa

Witbank
Wilma Erasmus, International Private Physical Therapy Association

SINGAPORE:

Singapore
Shawn So, Singapore Physical Therapy Association

TAIWAN:

Denpasar, Bali
Ady Antara, Himpunan Mahasiswa Fisioterapi Udayana

Taipei
Chyi Su, National Taiwan University
Nai-Jia Yao, National Taiwan University
Tsun-Shun Huang, National Taiwan University
Yi-Shan Cheng, National Taiwan University

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO:

Point Fortin
Stacy de Gale, Back in Motion Physical Therapy Services

UGANDA:

Mbarara
Amon Nuwahereza, Mbarara University

UNITED KINGDOM:

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