Committees

Education 

The Education Committee supports students, residents, and emerging professionals as they prepare to become the next generation of mobility care providers and leaders. Through scholarships, travel awards, and mentorship, the committee helps expand access to education and reduce barriers to entering and advancing within the orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic profession. Their work strengthens the workforce pipeline, equips future clinicians with the skills and support needed to deliver exceptional care, and helps ensure more individuals and families can access high-quality mobility care in the years ahead.

 
Committee member - Amy Lawrence PTA, MSPO, CPO
Amy Lawrence PTA, MSPO, CPO
Committee Chair
Duffy Felmlee MSPO, CPO, FAAOP(D)
Duffy Felmlee CPO, FAAOP(D)
Immediate Past Committee Chair
Committee Member -Kathleen Carroll MS, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP
Kathleen Carroll MS, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP
Program Manager
Committee member - Chad Duncan PhD, CRC, CPO
Chad Duncan PhD, CRC, CPO
Committee Member
Committee member - Tim Fair LCPO
Tim Fair LCPO
Committee Member
Susan Kapp MEd., CPO
Susan Kapp MEd., CPO
Committee Member
Committee Member-Adan Vazquez M.Ed., CPL., ACUE
Adan Vazquez M.Ed., CP/L., ACUE
Committee Member
Live In Motion Members Profile (1)DeAnna Chapman CPO, FAAOP
DeAnna Chapman CPO, FAAOP
Committee Member

Research 

The Research Committee advances the ideas and discoveries that shape the future of mobility care. By supporting researchers, clinicians, and emerging investigators, the committee helps accelerate studies and innovations that improve mobility, independence, and quality of life for people who rely on orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic care. Through mentorship, collaboration, and strategic investment in early-stage research, the committee strengthens the evidence and clinical knowledge needed to expand access to high-quality care, improve outcomes, and drive meaningful progress across the field.
 
Committee Member -Cody McDonald PhD, MPH, CPO
Cody McDonald PhD, MPH, CPO
Committee Chair
Sara Morgan PhD, CPO
Sara Morgan PhD, CPO
Immediate Past Committee Chair
Committee Member -Elizabeth Halsne PhD, MSE, LCPO_
Elizabeth Halsne PhD, MSE, L/CPO
Program Manager
Committee Member -Sally Kenworthy PhD, CPO
Sally Kenworthy PhD, CPO
Program Manager
Committee Member -Nicole Walker MS, CPO
Nicole Walker PhD, CPO
Program Manager
Committee Member -Elisa Arch PhD
Elisa Arch PhD
Committee Member
Committee Member -Juan Cave
Juan Cave II MSPO, CPO, FAAOP
Committee Member
Committee Member-Emily Dinelli
Emily Dinelli PhD, CPO
Committee Member
Committee Member-Kierra Falbo
Kierra Falbo, PhD, MPO, CPO
Committee Member
Graci Finco PhD, CPO
Graci Finco PhD, CPO
Committee Member
Board of Directors - Matthew Major PhD (1)
Matthew Major PhD
Committee Member
Committee Member-Kamrun Nahar
Kamrun Nahar, Ph.D.
Committee Member
Committee Member-Jill Seale, PT, PhD
Jill Seale, PT, PhD
Committee Member
Board of Directors - Matt Wernke
Matt Wernke PhD
Committee Member

Professional Awards 

The Professional Awards Committee supports clinicians and emerging leaders who are advancing the future of mobility care through innovation, leadership, and professional growth. Through strategic professional development opportunities and impact-driven support programs, the committee helps individuals expand their skills, advance new ideas, and strengthen their contributions to orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic care. Their work helps cultivate a stronger, more connected profession equipped to improve outcomes, expand access to care, and drive meaningful progress for the individuals and families who rely on rehabilitation and mobility care.

 
Committee Member -Jessica Norrell CPO, MBA
Jessica Norrell CPO, MBA
Committee Chair
Committee Member-Denise Hull
Denise Hull MS, CPO
Program Manager
Committee Member Curt Bertram CPO (1)
Curt Bertram CPO
Committee Member
Chrysta Irolla MS, MSPO, CPO
Chrysta Irolla MS, MSPO, CPO
Committee Member
Committee Member-Karl Lindborg CPO
Karl Lindborg CPO
Committee Member

Partnerships & Impact 

The Partnerships and Impact Committee brings together thought leaders, partners, advocates, and champions who share a commitment to advancing the future of mobility care. Serving as a connector across the orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic community and beyond, the committee helps foster meaningful collaborations, expand strategic relationships, and identify opportunities to increase awareness, engagement, and long-term impact.

Nina Bondre
Nina Bondre CPO, FAAOP
Committee Member
jeff brandt
Jeff Brandt CPO
Committee Member
Committee Member-Linda Calabria (1)
Linda Calabria
Committee Member
Board of Directors - Matt Wernke
Matt Wernke PhD
Committee Member

Finance 

The Finance Committee helps safeguard the Live in Motion Foundation’s long-term strength and sustainability through thoughtful financial oversight, strategic planning, and responsible stewardship of resources. Working to ensure transparency, accountability, and mission alignment, the committee provides guidance on budgeting, investments, financial policies, and organizational sustainability so Live in Motion Foundation can maximize its impact on mobility care for years to come.

Jim Kingsley
Jim Kingsley
Committee Chair
Committee Member-Tyler Dunham
Tyler Dunham
Committee Member
Committee Member-Sam Failla, CPA
Sam Failla, CPA
Committee Member
Committee Member-Sejal Simson, CPA
Sejal Simson, CPA
Committee Member
Committee Member-James Weber MBA
James Weber MBA
Committee Member