Hello APTA Iowa!

I’m Sue Bravard, PT, MS, APTA Iowa Chapter President as of July 1, 2025. It is my intent to communicate on a quarterly basis to update you on Board actions, Chapter activities, and important initiatives.

First of all, please join me in thanking Brenda Kemling, PT, DPT, OCS, on her exemplary service as President the past two years. I already greatly appreciate her continued involvement as Past President. Also, congratulations to Patrick Cross, PT, DPT, who joins the Executive Committee in the role of Vice President/President-Elect.

Your board met July 26 and approved the 2025-2027 Strategic Plan which consists of four focus areas: effective communication, evolving education, member engagement, and organizational systems.

As noted in recent communication, the vote on bylaws amendments did not reach the threshold for approval. APTA Iowa leadership has reached out to APTA to request guidance in order to meet their bylaws compliance deadline of December 31, 2025. Please watch for updates.

We are currently seeking volunteers for district leadership positions, the Communications Committee, and Federal Affairs Liaison. If interested, please contact us to learn more. 

Consider joining us on Thursday, October 23 at West 48 in West Des Moines for a legislative preparedness event featuring our lobbyists and APTA Iowa committee leaders. Policy directly impacts practice and the 2025 state legislative session was robust. Come learn about how APTA Iowa is protecting and expanding the practice of physical therapy and how you can get involved. Registration will open in mid-August.

Hope August is filled with many good moments!

Sue Bravard

PT, MS, APTA Iowa Chapter President