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Student SIG Report Carolyn Hinkle, PT, DPT – Chair
The Student SIG wrapped up a very successful year – especially in establishing collaborative relationships with the Early Professionals SIG, finding new ways to promote SPTA involvement in SSIG activities, and creating additional pathways for information sharing . Looking ahead, we aim to continue advancing student involvement within the OPTA, optimize communication, and develop some exciting changes to SSIG activities and events. Please follow along with our progress this year on the SSIG website (found under the “Students” tab on the OPTA website) and through our OPTA Students social media channels .
Several SSIG activities culminated at the OPTA Annual Conference in April . There were outstanding volunteer efforts by many students across the state, and Cleveland State University took the top spot for the Student Volunteer Challenge, awarding the charity prize to “Bolt for the Heart.” Congratulations go out to Cleveland State University for also winning the Therapy Madness event . This was great fun with jeopardy-style trivia competition shared between teams of students and, for the first time, Early Professionals as well. We thoroughly enjoyed Scott Euype, PT, DPT, MHS in his animated role as event host! A big thank you to Malerie Takach, SPT and her committee for their excellent work in organizing the Therapy Madness event!
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Thank you to our entire outgoing SSIG board! Your diligent work and dedication to the SSIG has helped to propel student involvement in the OPTA, and these contributions are very appreciated . Best wishes to our graduating student leaders as they start their careers as PTs and PTAs; we hope to enjoy your continued involvement as professional members in the OPTA!
PT CO-CHAIR: Roxana Buda
PTA CO-CHAIR: Elizabeth Stevens
VICE CHAIR: Emma Fish
SECRETARY: Kayla Harris
WEB COORDINATOR: Tyler Farr
STUDENT CHALLENGE COORDINATOR: Malerie Takach
ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR: Grace Couture
APTA CORE AMBASSADOR: Norah Sweeney
Congratulations and welcome to the newly elected SSIG board of directors for 2019-2020!
PT CHAIR: Nicholas O’Hanlon
VICE CHAIR: Sara Lance
SECRETARY: Talia Pangalangan
ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR: Malerie Takach
APTA CORE AMBASSADOR: Lindsey Jubina
WEBSITE COORDINATOR: Tara Stith
The SSIG aims to give students a voice in the OPTA, and we value your interest and participation! Please feel free to reach out to me or members of the SSIG board with any questions or suggestions for the SSIG .
For more information, contact Carolyn at:
cmhinkle9@gmail.com












































































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