Physical Therapy Program Sponsors Students and Alumna in the Centennial Scholars Program

The Physical Therapy Program is sponsoring two students and one recent alumna in the American Physical Therapy Association - Centennial Scholars Program.  The purpose of year long program is to “build to build a cadre of future association leaders at both the local and national levels.”  Furthermore, “The curriculum will cover association leadership and management topics and be delivered through two face-to-face meetings and regularly scheduled virtual learning experiences. Scholars will also benefit from the guidance of Centennial Scholar mentors who will work directly with the scholars in small groups to support the completion of their projects.”  Morgan Clark ‘23, Sydney Neumann ‘22, and Heather Higashi ‘19 will join Tabitha Galindo ‘19, who is being sponsored by our State Chapter, in the Centennial Scholars Program.     

Morgan Clark ‘23 shared “I am grateful and honored to be taking part in the APTA Centennial Scholars Program for the year of 2021! I look forward to developing a capstone project and serving the Pacific community with esteemed mentors of the physical therapy profession. Having this opportunity as a new student is truly invaluable, greatly influencing my role as an active participant in the Pacific community and as a future professional”

Sydney Neumann ‘22 commented "I am excited for the opportunity to work alongside extraordinary mentors, clinicians, and students who can help me grow as a future leader to positively impact and advance the profession. Thank you to the Pacific DPT Program for selecting me to participate in this program!" 

Heather Higashi ‘19 added “I am excited to take part in this program as a Pacific University alumni. I look forward to the opportunity to foster new leadership skills and make a positive impact through the capstone project.”