VGM & ASSOCIATESHealthcare MSO
Full Menu Search

OPGA, Össur Name Recipients of O&P Grants

Published in Orthotics & Prosthetics on March 02, 2023

GrantsOPGA and Össur have announced the recipients of two O&P grants. Kaleigh Neely has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Russell Walker CP, LP Emerging Leader Grant, and Abbey Senczyszyn, CPO has been selected as the 2023 recipient of the Todd Eagen Advocacy in Action Memorial Grant.

"On behalf of Össur and OPGA, we are privileged to announce Kaleigh and Abbey as the recipients of these two grants that will provide professional development opportunities for the future leaders of O&P while memorializing the impact both these individuals left in the O&P profession,” said Adam Miller, president, OPGA. “Both Kaleigh and Abbey are rising leaders in the O&P profession and will be exceptional representatives at the AOPA Policy Forum and the Challenged Athletes Foundation Triathlon Challenge, two non-clinical events that are highly important to the O&P profession and the patients it serves.” 

Kaleigh Neely is an orthotics and prosthetics resident with Geauga Rehabilitation Engineering, Inc. (GRE) in Ohio, and Abbey Senczyszyn, CPO is with Bremer Prosthetic Design, Inc. in Michigan. 

GrantsNow in its second year, the Russell Walker CP, LP Emerging Leader Grant is designed to pay tribute to Russell (Rusty) Walker, a practitioner that was passionate about mentoring the next generation of O&P leaders.

In addition, OPGA and Össur Americas are co-sponsoring and co-supporting the inaugural Todd Eagen Advocacy in Action Memorial Grant. Todd Eagen, former president of OPGA, unexpectedly passed on June 4, 2022, and was an important leader in the O&P profession.

Both grants are designed to provide annual funding to a current O&P resident and certified orthotist or prosthetist (or both), respectively, to attend and participate in two different events that are outside of the clinical setting and realm but are highly important to the O&P profession and the patients it serves.

For more information about the Russell Walker CP, LP Emerging Leader Grant, visit https://marketing.vgm.com/acton/media/10445/russell-walker-emerging-leader-grant.

For more information about the Todd Eagen Advocacy in Action Memorial Grant, visit https://marketing.vgm.com/acton/media/10445/todd-eagen-advocacy-in-action-memorial-grant. 

TAGS

  1. orthotics & prosthetics
  2. orthotics and prosthetics

Get Connected

Stay up-to-date on the latest resources and news provided by VGM & Associates.

Sign Up for Email

From Our Experts

Forecasting Insights for 2025: A Promise for True Transformation thumbnail Forecasting Insights for 2025: A Promise for True Transformation From technological advancements to evolving patient needs and wants, the landscape in the next 24 to 36 months continues to shift in ways that promise both challenges and opportunities. Navigating the Future: Essential Cybersecurity Insights from a CISO thumbnail Navigating the Future: Essential Cybersecurity Insights from a CISO The HME and DME industry is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, regulatory changes, and shifting market dynamics. So Every Body Can Move: A Personal Perspective on Advancing Equitable Access thumbnail So Every Body Can Move: A Personal Perspective on Advancing Equitable Access Nikki Grace, Director of OPGA, shares her takeaways from the American Academy of Orthotics and Prosthetics (AAOP) Conference in Atlanta. You're Invited! Osseointegration (OI) for Amputees: Prosthetics, Rehabilitation, and Surgery thumbnail You're Invited! Osseointegration (OI) for Amputees: Prosthetics, Rehabilitation, and Surgery This event is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your expertise and gain access to the latest advancements in osseointegration, which you can directly apply to your practice and patient care. A Letter from the Director: Nikki Grace thumbnail A Letter from the Director: Nikki Grace Nikki Grace, Director of OPGA, shares her vision to ensure OPGA remains a trusted resource for members and partners while continuing to elevate the O&P profession. Strengthening Cybersecurity in Business Operations: Lessons from Recent Healthcare Incidents thumbnail Strengthening Cybersecurity in Business Operations: Lessons from Recent Healthcare Incidents In today's digital age, cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern; it is a critical aspect of business operations. Aligning Your Capital Structure with Growing Your Business thumbnail Aligning Your Capital Structure with Growing Your Business By preparing and adapting for economic changes, you will be helping maintain strong working capital and positive cash flow to facilitate stability and growth. Enhancing Referral Relationships Through Effective Physician Liaison Strategies thumbnail Enhancing Referral Relationships Through Effective Physician Liaison Strategies In today's dynamic healthcare environment, the importance of nurturing relationships with referral sources cannot be overstated. An effective physician liaison strategy is essential for sustained success.

Be Part of Something Bigger

Become a Member