Nina Bondre
Sr. LDRP Specialist
Background
Nina Bondre currently works at Medtronic and is a part of their Leadership Development Rotation
Program. She graduated from The Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) with an MBA and a major
in Health Care Management. Nina received her Master in Prosthetics & Orthotics from Northwestern
University and her BS in Neuroscience from Duke University. Prior to Medtronic, she was a CPO and
Clinical Educator. She remains active in O&P in addition to her primary work in medical devices. Nina has
worked across many facets of O&P, from advocacy efforts with So Every Body Can Move to pursuing
several HCPCS codes with Click Medical, including L5783 for RevoFit for lower and upper extremity
prosthetic applications. Nina also serves on the Board of Directors for The Orthotics and Prosthetics
Foundation for Education and Research. She was named the 2022 O&P Woman of the Year for her
contributions to the O&P community and profession.
Why did you apply?
I applied to the OPERF student award to support my attendance at O&P conferences as I had presented
prior and wanted to keep engaging with the community in this way.
How did the funding help you meet your goals?
The OPERF student award helped me to attend future conferences and offset living expenses while in my
Master’s program.
How did the funding impact your career?
Having the opportunity to attend conferences as a student is a wonderful chance to network and
understand the field in a different way beyond day-to-day clinical interactions. It helped me grasp the larger
world of O&P and where I might be able to contribute best. Being an active member of the O&P community
by attending our conferences has shaped my career trajectory in a meaningful and positive way.n orthotics and prosthetics.
What did the funding mean to you personally?
To be recognized as a student was an honor and was a way to help distinguish myself in the residency
application process. To receive support from the field increased my commitment to improving O&P.
