Student Organizations
There are several student organizations open to physical therapy students! The first is the Pre-Physical Therapy Organization (PPTO). This is a group of undergraduate students interested in and planning to continue their graduate education in physical therapy. It is open to all students at Texas State University. |
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Each of the classes in the professional physical therapist education program has an organization!
Officers for Class of 2022
- President - Danny Murray
- Vice President - Jody Allen
- Secretary - Katelin Bailey
- Treasurer - Trevor Klemp
- Community Service - Brenda Nava, Mack Brannan, Meagan Gardner, Chaylon Fisher
- TPTA Rep - Dan Cole
- PT Olympics/Recreation Committee - Paige Hooper, Marcus Ripley, Trent Sansom
- Social/Spirit Committee - Marisa Barrera, Sarah Lovell, Carlos Barrera, Emily Tobben
- Historians - A.J. Welebob, Emily Lowry
- Apparel - Danyelle Ellsworth, Emily Lowry, Josh Ramos, Reid Leopold
- Faculty Representative - Dan Cole, Jody Allen
- Mr. and Mr. Clean - Chaylon Fisher, Nathan Appleby
- Encouragement Chair - Alex La Plant
- Master Chef - Taylor Barnes
Officers for Class of 2023
- President - Charlie Kovach
- Vice President - Charles Giacona
- Secretary -Kassidy Covert
- Treasurer - Kylie Dugan
- Community Engagement - Ryan Roenigk, Brad Ogden, Madison Kerr
- TPTA Rep – Charles Giacona, Kambri Steadman, Seth Blankenship, C.C. Oparanozie
- Historian - Liza Buluchevskaya
- Faculty Representative - Maddie Rowe, Mary Camele
- Encouragement Chair - Kassidy Covert
- Swag - Johnathan Palmer, Michelle Salinas, Reagan Luce
- Environmental - Jack Lechman, Eden Llamas, Maria Perez-Enriquez
- Alert Chair - Eric Brooks
- Retention Chair - Eric Brooks
- Health - Rayanne Garcia, Jerry Abraham, Charlie Kovach, C.C. Oparanozie
Officers for Class of 2024
- President – Rachael Sausman
- Vice President – Samantha Hatcher
- Secretary – Natalie Pashby
- Treasurer – Kafaya Quadri
- Community Engagement – Erika Gonzalez
- TPTA Rep – Mary Gerken, Erika Gonzalez
- Historian – Rose Vera, Jenny Cardenas
- Faculty Representative – John Mantanona, Aleisha Virjan
- Events Committee- Mikayla Price, Marisa Pope, Brianna Fritz
- Swag – Erika Gonzalez, Kafaya Quadri
- Mental Health & Wellness Committee – Mikayla Price, Jimmy Huynh, Melinda Powers
- Clinic Liaison—Hope Vasquez