In her first state of the association address to the House of Delegates, APMA CEO and Executive Director Meghan McClelland, MBA, outlined her vision for the association and moving podiatry into the future.
McClelland, who assumed her position in August, discussed the work already done to evaluate the current state of APMA to determine what changes need to be made to meet the goals of the profession. “Under Dr. Santi and the board’s leadership, over the past months, we have engaged in deep assessments of our systems, resources, and personnel, ensuring we are positioned to meet the needs of our members and the profession,” she said. “We have strengthened our advocacy efforts, expanded our outreach, and begun vital conversations about the future of podiatric medicine.”
McClelland noted the passion she has observed as she has traveled and met with members during her first six months and focused on the need for the profession to come together. “A unified profession is a powerful profession. As such, podiatry must come first, before any individual organization.”
She implored the leaders of the profession to come to the table and be difference makers. “Podiatric medicine has never been more essential, and our collective strength will determine our future. As we reflect on Dr. Santi’s leadership and his legacy as president, we must remember his mantra: ‘Together we can.’ Together, we can shape a brighter future. Together, we will advance, elevate, and secure the future of our profession.”