Committees

2025-2026 Committees

Education Committee
The Education Committee champions the success of students, residents, and lifelong learners by expanding access to high-quality educational opportunities. From scholarships to career development initiatives, the committee equips future leaders with the knowledge, confidence, and support needed to deliver exceptional care. Their work ensures that those entering the field are not only well-trained but also inspired to carry forward the profession’s highest standards.
 
Duffy Felmlee MSPO, CPO, FAAOP(D)
Duffy Felmlee CPO, FAAOP(D)
Committee Chair
Committee Member -Kathleen Carroll MS, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP
Kathleen Carroll MS, MSPO, CPO, FAAOP
Program Manager | Fuel the Future Scholarship
Committee member - Amy Lawrence PTA, MSPO, CPO
Amy Lawrence PTA, MSPO, CPO
Committee Member
Committee member - Chad Duncan PhD, CRC, CPO
Chad Duncan PhD, CRC, CPO
Committee Member
Committee member - Tim Fair LCPO
Tim Fair LCPO
Committee Member
Susan Kapp MEd., CPO
Susan Kapp MEd., CPO
Committee Member
Committee Member-Adan Vazquez M.Ed., CPL., ACUE
Adan Vazquez M.Ed., CP/L., ACUE
Committee Member
Research Committee
The Research Committee empowers investigators to push boundaries and shape the future of orthotic and prosthetic care. By cultivating opportunities for inquiry, mentorship, and collaboration, the committee helps researchers generate the evidence that drives innovation and improves lives. Their focus is on building capacity, strengthening skills, and ensuring that professionals have the tools and guidance they need to transform promising ideas into meaningful outcomes.
 
Committee Member -Cody McDonald PhD, MPH, CPO
Cody McDonald PhD, MPH, CPO
Committee Chair
Committee Member -Juan Cave
Juan Cave II MSPO, CPO, FAAOP
Committee Member
Graci Finco PhD, CPO
Graci Finco PhD, CPO
Committee Member
Committee Member -Elizabeth Halsne PhD, MSE, LCPO_
Elizabeth Halsne PhD, MSE, L/CPO
Program Manager | PIlot and Early Career Research Grant
Committee Member -Sally Kenworthy PhD, CPO
Sally Kenworthy PhD, CPO
Program Manager | Microgrants
Committee Member -Nicole Walker MS, CPO
Nicole Walker MS, CPO
Program Manager | Microgrants
Committee Member -Elisa Arch PhD
Elisa Arch PhD
Committee Member
Committee Member-Brian-J.-Hafner-PhD
Brian Hafner PhD
Committee Member
Board of Directors - Matthew Major PhD (1)
Matthew Major PhD
Committee Member
Sara Morgan PhD, CPO
Sara Morgan PhD, CPO
The O&P Foundation, Vice-Chair
Committee Member -Andrew Sawers PhD, CPO
Andrew Sawers PhD, CPO
Committee Member
Board of Directors - Matt Wernke
Matt Wernke PhD
Committee Member
Committee Member-Jill Seale, PT, PhD
Jill Seale, PT, PhD
Committee Member
Professional Awards Committee
The Professional Awards Committee is dedicated to uplifting professionals at every stage of their careers by fostering opportunities for growth, innovation, and leadership. Through thoughtfully designed awards and support programs, the committee helps clinicians, researchers, and educators expand their influence, share their expertise, and advance the O&P profession. Their mission goes beyond recognition—it’s about equipping professionals to thrive and inspire the next generation of leaders in orthotics and prosthetics.
 
Committee Member -Jessica Norrell CPO, MBA
Jessica Norrell CPO, MBA
Committee Chair
Committee Member Curt Bertram CPO (1)
Curt Bertram CPO
Committee Member
Committee Member-Denise Hull
Denise Hull MS, CPO
Committee Member
Chrysta Irolla MS, MSPO, CPO
Chrysta Irolla MS, MSPO, CPO
Committee Member
Committee Member-Karl Lindborg CPO
Karl Lindborg CPO
Committee Member
Fundraising Committee
The Fundraising Committee is the engine behind our mission’s sustainability—building powerful connections, crafting compelling campaigns, and igniting donor enthusiasm. Through creative and strategic development efforts, they raise the critical funding that brings research, education, and professional programs to life.
 
Lily Komraus MS
Lily Komraus MS
O&P Foundation Board Member, Committee Chair
Nina Bondre
Nina Bondre CPO, FAAOP
Committee Member
Board of Directors - Jeffrey Brandt
Jeff Brandt CPO
Committee Member
Committee Member-Linda Calabria (1)
Linda Calabria
Committee Member
Board of Directors - Stephen Fulton
Stephen Fulton PhD
Committee Member
Board of Directors - Matt Wernke
Matt Wernke PhD
Committee Member
Board Development Committee

Shaping leadership for tomorrow, the Board Development Committee scouts and nurtures the future stewards of The O&P Foundation. They build a slate of talented, values‑driven board candidates, and craft onboarding experiences that equip new leaders with clarity, vision, and collective purpose.

Chris Fairman CPO
Chris Fairman CPO
The O&P Foundation, Immediate Past Chair Committee Chair
Graci Finco PhD, CPO
Graci Finco PhD, CPO
Committee Member
Sara Morgan PhD, CPO
Sara Morgan PhD, CPO
The O&P Foundation, Vice Chair
Finance Committee
Anchoring the O&P Foundation’s financial integrity, the Finance Committee guides responsible stewardship of resources and investments. Their diligent oversight ensures that every dollar supports maximum impact—from empowering researchers to advancing clinical innovation across the O&P field.
 
Jim Kingsley
Jim Kingsley
O&P Foundation Treasurer, Committee Chair
Committee Member-Sam Failla, CPA
Sam Failla, CPA
Committee Member
Committee Member-Sejal Simson, CPA
Sejal Simson, CPA
Committee Member
Committee Member-James Weber MBA
James Weber MBA
Committee Member