The American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (the Academy) has announced the appointment of Lydia Middleton, MBA, CAE, as its new executive director.
Middleton has more than 20 years of management experience in the nonprofit healthcare industry. She served as president and CEO of the Association of University Programs in Health Administration from 2004 to 2013. She then served as a consultant providing leadership, management, and assessment services to the academic and association communities. Middleton was named by Modern Healthcare magazine as one of the 100 most powerful people in healthcare in 2004. She is a past president of the Federation of Associations of Schools of the Health Professions and past chair of the Small Staff Association Committee of the American Society of Association Executives.
“I am honored to enter such a dynamic profession,” said Middleton. “O&P professionals provide a valuable service enabling individuals in need of care to lead full and productive lives. I am eager to work with the Academy board to move the mission of the Academy forward.”
“The Academy board and I are confident Lydia is the right person to lead the organization,” said Jason Highsmith, PT, DPT, PhD, CP, FAAOP, Academy president. “We believe her experience in the healthcare industry and the nonprofit sector is a perfect match, and we are delighted that she has accepted the appointment.”
Middleton will join the Academy in August, and can be reached after August 17 at [email protected] or at 202.380.3663.
