Dawn is an Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. She received a PhD in Population Health Sciences (with a minor in Anthropology), a certificate in Global Health, and an MS in Physical Therapy from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in General Academic Pediatrics (with a focus on health disparities research) through the Department of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Her research broadly explores the mechanisms underlying health disparities in vulnerable populations, and seeks to inform the development of innovative, community-based models of care that advance health equity for traditionally underserved populations of children with developmental delay or disability. In recognition of her research and dedication in the area of health equity, Dr. Magnusson received a 2013 Wisconsin without Borders Award from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, the 2015 Dissertation Award from the Academy of Pediatric Physical Therapy, and the 2016 Social Responsibility Research Award from the HPA-The Catalyst Section of the APTA. She was also named a 2016 semi-finalist for the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Culture of Health Leaders Program. Dr. Magnusson serves at the strategic level of the APHPT with particular emphasis on model design and integration of population health principles.

Catherine (Katie ) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Science and is the Director of the Brain Behavior Laboratory at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Siengsukon’s clinical and research interests are aimed at understanding how sleep impacts physical and cognitive function, learning, and health in adults with and without neurologic injury or disease. Catherine has presented her research and education sessions on sleep-related topics at national conferences, including CSM, International Stroke Conference, and the Consortium of MS Centers Annual Meeting. Dr. Siengsukon serves the APHPT in the role of content expert in the area of healthy recovery through sleep.

Patrick is a physical therapist currently practicing in the state of South Carolina while completing clinical work on his way to also becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. This blend of content knowledge has quickly positioned Dr. Berner as a sought after voice in conversations related to health promotion and wellness practice where he has been an invited presenter at the state and national level, urging the integration of nutrition and movement for enhanced outcomes and risk reduction of chronic disease. Patrick is involved as both a content expert and a member of the early work-life team within the APHPT.

Jeremy is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at the University of South Alabama. Dr. Fletcher's clinical and research interest include health promotion, behavior change and chronic pain. Dr. Fletcher holds a Graduate Certificate degree in PT/OT Health Focused Care from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. He has participated in population health and community health promotion programs while serving in the US Army. Dr. Fletcher’s role within the Academy includes development of tools and curricula for Physical Therapists in health-facing practice.