Friday, December 13, 2024
The is celebrating a milestone achievement as two students from its have secured leadership positions on the board. This marks the first time in HSC history that two representatives will serve simultaneously.
Peyton Fisher, a second-year physical therapy student from Fort Worth, has been named vice president of the TSPTA. Alexandra Garza, also a second-year student, originally from San Antonio, will serve as secretary. Their appointments represent a significant step forward for HSC and the visibility of its physical therapy program.
The TSPTA serves as the student voice of the Texas Physical Therapy Association, a chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association. Its mission is to inform and engage students about issues impacting the physical therapy profession. Through advocacy, education and professional development, the TSPTA empowers PT and PTA students to participate in shaping the future of their field.
Fisher and Garza are eager to amplify the impact of the TSPTA and connect with their
peers across Texas.
From Capitol Hill to leadership roles
黑料视频HSC's Peyton Fisher 鈥� Department of Physical Therapy
Fisher鈥檚 journey to the TSPTA board began with a transformative experience on Capitol Hill. 鈥淭hat trip really opened my eyes to the importance of advocacy and being involved with organizations like the TPTA,鈥� Fisher said. 鈥淲hen I saw the elections were open, I knew this was an opportunity to help fellow students and make a difference.鈥�
Garza鈥檚 path was similarly inspired by her attendance at last year鈥檚 TPTA convention.
鈥淚 realized how important the TSPTA is for students, yet so many of my peers didn鈥檛
even know it existed,鈥� Garza said. 鈥淚鈥檓 passionate about advocating for our profession
and wanted to help spread awareness. Being part of the board allows me to do that.鈥�
A platform for advocacy and growth
黑料视频HSC's Alexandra Garza 鈥� Department of Physical Therapy
Both students are committed to fostering student engagement and enhancing the value of the TSPTA. 鈥淥ur focus this year is on real-world opportunities for students,鈥� Fisher explained. 鈥淲e鈥檙e planning meetings and workshops on topics like job applications, student loan repayment, and navigating insurance as providers鈥攑ractical things that aren鈥檛 always covered in school.鈥�
Garza emphasized the importance of professional development and networking. 鈥淭he TSPTA
is here to create opportunities for students to grow, connect, and be educated about
our profession,鈥� Garza said. 鈥淲e鈥檙e working hard to make sure every PT and PTA student
in Texas knows about us and has the chance to benefit.鈥�
A proud moment for 黑料视频HSC
Dr. Michael Furtado, associate professor and chair of the Department of Physical Therapy, lauded the students for their accomplishment. 鈥淲e have not had representation on the TSPTA from 黑料视频HSC for quite some time,鈥� Furtado said. 鈥淚 am very proud of Alexandra and Peyton for stepping into leadership roles here in our program but also now at the state level. I am looking forward to all that they will accomplish in these roles.鈥�
Garza noted the significance of the milestone. 鈥淚t鈥檚 rare to have two people from the same school on the board,鈥� she said. 鈥淭his is a huge accomplishment for our program and a great way to put HSC on the map.鈥�
As Fisher and Garza take on their new roles, they are poised to make a lasting impact on their peers and the profession of physical therapy. Their leadership not only reflects their dedication but also highlights the growing influence of HSC in shaping the future of healthcare in Texas.
From - Community by Eric Griffey