In this empowering episode of the PTA Plus Podcast, we’re joined by the inspiring Sanaz Holcomb, a Physical Therapist Assistant from Ohio who has navigated a powerful leadership journey—from local meetings to influential positions within state and national physical therapy organizations.
If you’re a PTA, student, or clinician thinking, “Is leadership for me?”, this is your episode.
You’ll learn:
- How to get started in PT and PTA governance roles
- What it’s really like to run (or be appointed) to positions at the state and national level
- The surprising way Sanaz got involved—and why saying YES can change your career
- What positions are available to PTAs and how to find them
- Why representation and visibility for PTAs in leadership really matters
Sanaz also shares her unique personal story, including how Taekwondo (yes, she’s a second-degree black belt
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