Introducing the 2025 Class of Academy Fellows

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The designation Fellow of the Academy is a signature recognition of professional achievement. The individuals have demonstrated a sustained, long-term commitment to mastering their profession and a dedication to excellence in O&P.

The Academy is proud to honor these new Fellows and Fellows with Distinction during an induction ceremony at the at the 51st Academy Annual Meeting & Scientific Symposium, February 26-March 1, 2025, in Atlanta. 

New Fellows

Emily A. Barr
MSOP, CPO, FAAOP

Juan E. Cave II
MSPO, CPO, FAAOP

Stephen Charry
MSPO, CPO, FAAOP

Nicholas G. Gomez
PhD, CPO, FAAOP

Abby Hoffman-Finitsis
CP, Ed., FAAOP

Lindi Mitsou
MSPO, CPO, FAAOP

Ciera A. Price
MSPO, CPO/L, FAAOP

Samantha J. Stauffer
CPO, MSOP, FAAOP

New Fellows with Distinction


The Fellow with Distinction designation recognizes those Academy Fellows who have made outstanding contributions to the orthotic and prosthetic profession through leadership, publication, and presentation of concepts and research nationally and internationally.

C. Leigh Davis
MSPO, CPO, LPO, FAAOP(D)

Tyler D. Klenow
MSPO, MBA, CPO, FAAOP(D)

M. Jason Highsmith, PhD
PT, DPT, CP, FAAOP(D)