The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is pleased to announce that Teri Kuffel, JD has been appointed to serve as Executive Director by the AOPA Board of Directors. Kuffel, who has served as Interim Executive Director since January, received unanimous support from the Board. She has proven her ability to provide strong and passionate leadership […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Joy Klapp Email: jklapp@AOPAnet.org AOPA Announces 2025 Howard R. Thranhardt Award Recipients Alexandria, VA (July 8, 2025) — The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is proud to announce the recipients of the prestigious 2025 Howard R. Thranhardt Award: Levi Hargrove, PhD, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Tyler Klenow, MSPO, MBA, CPO, FAAOP, […]
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that its contract with Teri Kuffel, JD to serve as AOPA’s Interim Executive Director has been extended an additional six months to December 31, 2025. Teri stepped into the role on January 1, 2025, following the resignation of AOPA’s previous Executive […]
We’re excited to share promising news for the orthotic and prosthetic (O&P) community: the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) has confirmed that Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes has been named as one of 56 eligible topic areas for the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY 2025) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP), a competitive grant program that […]
More Access. More Voices. More Impact. The 2025 AOPA Policy Forum is going virtual this year — and we need your voice more than ever! AOPA is excited to announce this year’s Policy Forum will take place as a live virtual event. Key Dates: Education Session*: Tuesday, May 6, 1-5 pm ET Congressional Meetings Conducted […]
Alexandria, VA (January 21, 2025) – The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is proud to announce a donation of $1 million over the next five years to the Orthotics and Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research (O&P Foundation). This contribution underscores AOPA’s unwavering commitment to advancing innovation, education, and research in the orthotics and […]
The American Orthotics and Prosthetics Association (AOPA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Teri Kuffel, JD will serve as Interim Executive Director effective January 1. As you hopefully have heard, AOPA’s current Executive Director, Eve Lee, MBA, CAE, is resigning effective January 22 to become Chief Executive Officer of the Society of Interventional […]
It is with mixed emotions that the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) Board of Directors announce the departure of Eve Lee, MBA, CAE, who will be stepping down from her role as Executive Director, effective January 22, 2025. Over the past six years Eve has been an integral part of our organization, leading with […]
The American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) is pleased to announce the 2025 Board of Directors.
Alexandria, VA (October 3, 2024) — Today, the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) announced the host cities for its National Assembly – through 2028. 2025: Orlando, FL (September 3-6) 2026: Las Vegas, NV (September 9-12) 2027: Long Beach, CA (September 22-25) 2028: Washington, DC (August 29-September 1) AOPA strives to select attractive destinations that […]
