Our Mission
The Illinois Physical Therapy Foundation supports physical therapists’ unique position as human movement experts.
SUPPORT
Promote and encourage research projects in physical therapy
RAISE
Public awareness of physical therapy by supporting local and statewide health and wellness events and initiatives.
EDUCATE
Consumers on the benefits of physical therapy through web, social and print media
Our Vision
Revitalizing society through the use of physical therapists as human movement experts.
The people of IPTF
COLLEEN FLANNERY
Executive Director, IPTA
IPTF Board of Directors
SARAH JENSEN, PT, MPT, DSc, COMT
President, IPTF Board of Directors
JEFF DAMASCHKE, PT, DPT, PhD
Secretary, IPTF Board of Directors
TINA FRANK, PT, MBA
Treasurer, IPTF Board of Directors
KIMBERLY RUTHERFORD, MPT, SCD, COMT
IPTF Board of Directors
JULIE L. SCHWERTFEGER, PT, DPT, MBA, CBIST
IPTF Board of Directors
MEGAN LAMPHERE, PT, DPT
IPTF Board of Directors
TIM RYLANDER, PT, EdD(c), MPT, OCS, CBIS
IPTF Board of Directors
JANEY PRODOEHL, PT, PhD
IPTF Board of Directors
LINDA GRIFFITH
IPTA Operations & Special Programs Manager
The most recent copy of the IPTF bylaws is October 1, 2016. Download a PDF using the button below.
Want to help?
IPTF welcomes volunteers to particpate in fundraising efforts and other Foundation activities throughout the year. If you are looking for ways to become involved, please contact us for opportunities! Please send inquiries to Linda Griffith, Special Programs Manager at lgriffith@ipta.org. Looking forward to your involvement!