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Emory Physical Therapy Alumni Association (EPTAA)

Mission

The purpose of the Emory Physical Therapy Alumni Association (EPTAA) is to foster a positive, dynamic, and ongoing relationship between alumni, faculty, and students. A goal of this organization is to establish a cohesive network of Emory graduates to assist the Doctor of Physical Therapy program in recruiting, fundraising, and support. The EPTAA will provide contacts to Emory alumni, current students, and potential applicants nationwide for dissemination of information about the Emory program, physical therapy in general, and to strengthen the Emory bond before, during, and after matriculation. A strong alumni association will reinforce the attributes and benefits of attaining a high caliber education at such a prestigious university.


Objectives

  1. Establish an on going network of alumni throughout United States that includes:
    • Regional representatives
    • City representatives
  2. Foster relationships with current students and serve as professional contacts and mentors
  3. Assist with fundraising to strengthen scholarship fund
  4. Assist with recruiting of prospective students via phone calls, email, individual meetings, and/or social gatherings
  5. Strengthen contact between alumni across the United States
  6. Improve communication between Doctor of Physical Therapy program and alumni
  7. Improve networking between alumni and between alumni and students for potential employment opportunities

Regional Contacts

Southeast

Marty Bowden, MPT '96
Alumni President

Home address:
1211 McClelen Way
Decatur, GA 30033
Home: (404)315-6024
Cell: (404)931-3528

Work address:
6610 Bay Circle
Norcross, GA 30071
Email: martybowden@comcast.net

  Northeast

Carmela Coyanda-Parkzes, MPT '96

Home address:
14199 Murphy Terrace
Gainesville, VA 20155
Home: (571)261-2848
Cell: (404)668-2288
Email: carmela@acisolutions.net


Southwest

Chara Booker Laureles, MPT '96

Work address:
Ear Medical Group
4101 Medical Drive, Suite 550
San Antonio, TX 78229
Phone: (210)593-4101 x137
Email: physicaltherapy@earmedicalgroup.com

Southern California

Kirsten Medeiros

Home address:
3887 Creststone Place
San Diego, CA 92130
Cell: (858)344-3842

Work address:
12000 Carmel Country Road
San Diego, CA 92130
Office: (858)509-9600
Fax: (858)509-9611
Email: kirsten.medeiros@baysport.com


Northern California/Northwest

Joe Ryan, MPT '96

Home address:
5245 Wyndham Oak Lane
Carmichael, CA 95608
Home: (916)487-8929

Work address:
4860 Y Street, Suite 1100
Sacramento, CA 95817
Work: (916)734-6709
Email: amrjpr@sbcglobal.net

 

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