Melissa Hofmann is an Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy at Regis University. She teaches in areas of Evidence Based Practice and Research, Management of Applied Physiology, and Motor Behavior. Dr. Hofmann's educational background includes a BS/MS in Physical Therapy (D'Youville College, 2000) and a PhD in Research Methods and Statistics (University of Denver, 2016). She has 21 years of clinical experience and continues to practice as a Senior Physical Therapist at the University of Colorado Health. As a member of the APTA, she is active in the neurologic, research, health policy, and education sections. Dr. Hofmann serves as a co-chair to the board for the LGBTQIA+ PT Proud Committee through the Health Policy Administration of the APTA. She presents/facilitates discussions around inclusive cultural humility practices and health care and health disparities at the local, state, and national levels. Dr Hofmann is also a co-chair of APTA CO DEI Committee. She is a member of the University Diversity Council, the University Committee for the Anti-Hate Campaign, and the Queer Resource Alliance (QRA) at Regis University through the office of Diversity and Inclusivity Currently, Dr. Hofmann is the Primary Investigator for a multi-phase national mixed methods study examining LGBTQ+ cultural competence across the Physical Therapy profession. Dr. Hofmann has presented and facilitated discussion of research centered around LGBTQIA + Issues in Healthcare, Trauma Advocacy for Practitioners/Patients, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Stroke at local, state, and national levels.

Dr. Miller is an Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Physical Therapy and Lead Professor for the MBA Healthcare track at Lebanon Valley College where she teaches courses in Healthcare Management, Leadership, and Professional Issues.  In this role, Tonya guides young professional in developing their path in professionalism and leadership. Tonya lectures in both the classroom and at national conferences on issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion with a focus on issues related to the LGBTQIA+ communities bring her own lived experience and healthcare leadership background into the discussion.

Tonya believes in community engagement and is an active community and professional organization volunteer. She serves on several boards and committees including APTA PT Proud, LVC PRIDE Network, Cumberland & Perry County Domestic Violence Shelter, Cumberland County Commission for Women, and PA Vent Camp, a camp for ventilator dependent children, in which she also serves as the Executive Director.