ASAHP March Volunteer of the Month: Katherine Beissner, PT, PhD

Today we are recognizing Katherine Beissner, PT, PhD, as ASAHP Volunteer of the Month!

Katherine Beissner, PT, PhD, is the Dean of the College of Health Professions at Upstate Medical University. On her work with ASAHP, “ASAHP has the important mission of raising awareness of the interprofessional nature of health care, and provides a means of meeting and working with educators across the spectrum of higher education institutions. My committee work, in particular, facilitates work with like-minded educational leaders who bring diverse experiences and perspectives together to advance initiatives that will enhance the healthcare workforce.”

Dr. Beissner is currently involved in the following committees and programs with ASAHP:

  • Member, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee, Toolkit Subcommittee

  • Member, Research, Discovery, and Innovation (RDI) Committee

  • Chair, RDI Journal of Allied Health Subcommittee

  • Member, Partnerships, Alliances, and Advocacy Committee

    • Member, Advocacy Subcommittee

  • Member, Journal of Allied Health Editorial Board

Thank you to Dr. Beissner for your commitment to advancing health professions education!