Dear Iowa Chapter Leadership, 

I am writing to share a brief update regarding the 2025 Marquette Challenge. My name is Justin Hartsell, and I recently joined the Foundation for Physical Therapy Research in my new role as the Annual Giving Specialist, Development, serving as the Foundation Staff lead for the Marquette Challenge. As a physical therapist assistant from Tennessee with prior experience at APTA, I’m excited to support this work and continue to strengthen the relationship between students, educators and the Foundation. 

Attached is a brief letter recognizing the incredible efforts of PT and PTA students in Iowa who participated in the 2025 VCU–Marquette Challenge. While the letter highlights key outcomes and milestones, I also want to personally thank you for the role your chapter plays in supporting, promoting and championing this student-led effort each year. 

Your partnership and active engagement help spark momentum to reinforce the importance of research within our profession, and with the 2026 Delaware–Marquette Challenge well under way, we look forward to continuing this partnership and supporting your chapter’s outreach to programs and student leaders. 

Thank you for all that you do to advance physical therapy research. Please do not hesitate to reach out if I can be a resource. 

Warm regards, 

Justin Hartsell