AMPED Selected to Manage APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation

AMPED Association Management, an accredited full-service association management company with offices in Madison, Wisconsin and Metro Washington, DC, has been selected to manage American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Academy of Leadership and Innovation.

With a dedicated staff and proven processes, AMPED brings a wealth of professional association experience to APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation. AMPED will provide full management services, including leadership, strategic planning, governance, education, membership development, meeting planning, industry relations, financial management, and communications.

Emily Bardach, CAE will serve as Executive Director of APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation, overseeing operations of the organization and working directly with the Board of Directors, volunteer leaders and members.

“It’s clear that APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation is a community of talented leaders and members who are passionate about their organization,” said Bardach. “Our goal is to give APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation confidence that management and operations are in experienced hands so that leadership can focus on the big picture stuff. We look forward to introducing association best practices that will enhance professionalism and transparency within APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation, all while advancing the organization’s mission.”

APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation President Matthew Mesibov said, “We were impressed with the depth of services and resources offered by AMPED. Enthusiasm and energy were evident when speaking with their team. We look forward to new ideas and innovation as we develop our partnership and grow the services offered to our APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation members.”

APTA Academy of Leadership and Innovation is a professional association and specialty component of APTA serving 2400 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students.

ABOUT AMPED

AMPED Association Management (www.manageassociations.com) is a full-service association management company with offices in Madison, WI and Metro Washington, DC. AMPED uses the knowledge gained from working with multiple organizations to help associations achieve their highest potential. AMPED provides association leadership, strategic planning, meeting planning and management, member communications, financial management, and public relations services to a variety of national and global trade and professional associations.

AMPED is proud of its team of 55 staff, which includes CAE (Certified Association Executive), CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) and FASAE (Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives) designates. Of the more than 500 association management companies worldwide, AMPED is one of only 80 firms that have achieved the prestigious AMC Institute accreditation, demonstrating the highest level of professionalism and responsibility, while consistently meeting and exceeding all industry standards.

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