The Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research (O&P Foundation) named its inaugural board of directors for 2023-2024. The O&P Foundation’s governance year runs from October-September.
Executive Committee:
Shane R. Wurdeman, PhD, MSPO, CP, FAAOP(D), chairperson, Hanger Clinic, Texas
Chris Fairman, CPO, vice chair, Great Lakes Prosthetics and Orthotics, Michigan
James M. Kingsley, treasurer, Hanger Clinic, Illinois
Donald E. Katz, MHA, CO, immediate past chair, Scottish Rite for Children, Texas
Chairperson, Directors
DeAnna Chapman, CPO, FAAOP, Florida
Duffy Felmlee, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP(D), University of Hartford, Connecticut
Malaka (Graci) Finco, PhD, CPO, MS, Baylor College of Medicine / Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Texas
Arlene D. Gillis, CP, LPO, MEd, FAAOP, International Institute of Orthotics and Prosthetics, Florida
Chrysta R. Irolla, MS, MSPO, CPO, University of California, San Francisco, California
Brian Kaluf, BSE, CP, FAAOP, Ottobock Healthcare, Utah
Sara J. Morgan, PhD, CPO, Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare, Minnesota
“The O&P Foundation is excited to welcome our new board members, and wishes to pass along our gratitude to the outgoing board members that have served a pivotal role in setting up the O&P Foundation for long-term success,” Wurdeman said.