California Chapter

The Diversity Affairs Committee was created by Chapter Board Action CB-2019-Dec-6. The creation of the Committee is to make CPTA an inclusive organization that reflects the diversity of the society the association serves, while building a culture of inclusivity and equity for all members.  

Members are appointed to Committees by the CPTA Board for terms of three years, certain exceptions apply. Contact Lisa Ruport (lruport@ccapta.org) with any questions. 

Please respond by January 9, 2020.

Diversity Affairs Committee Purpose:

1. Build and sustain a community that embraces diversity, is inclusive and pursues equitable processes for CPTA members and the public.
2. Ensure that CPTA leaders and membership are aware of CPTAs efforts towards increasing and embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the CPTA.
3. Identify areas of specific need in relation to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the CPTA and act within the responsibilities of this committee and/or provide recommendations to the CPTA Board to meet those needs.
4. Develop and support opportunities within the CPTA that increases diversity of the CPTA Board and leadership.
5. Act as a liaison to the profession, public and members for resources and educational opportunities in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
6. Collaborate with CPTA to increase diversity of membership, including underrepresented physical therapists and physical therapist assistants as well as student physical therapists and student physical therapist assistants.
7. Review CPTA policy statements and when necessary provide recommendations to the CPTA Board for revision and/or amendment to reflect diverse, equitable, and inclusive processes in the CPTA.
8. Collaborate with APTA to assist CPTA efforts in creating diverse, equitable and inclusive experiences and opportunities for members.