Special Event
Scott Thach, MSPO, CPO (he/him/his)
Certified Prosthetist Orthotist
Shriners Children's Hawaii
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Stefania Fatone, PhD, BPO(Hons) (she/her/hers)
Professor and Associate Chair
University of Washington
University of Washington
Seattle, Washington, United States
Cara Negri, CP/LP (she/her/hers)
Clinical Director
Gainesville Prosthetics
Gainesville, Florida, United States
Brian Kaluf, CP (he/him/his)
Director of the Salt Lake City Research Hub
Ottobock
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Colleen Coulter, PT, DPT, PhD (she/her/hers)
Physical Therapist IV
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Nicole Ver Kuilen
Director of Impact Campaigns, So Every BODY Can Move Lead
Amputee Coalition
Excellence in the orthotic and prosthetic profession is not a solo endeavor; it is built on a foundation of sustained collaboration. This session brings together a distinguished panel of leaders—innovators, clinicians, and researchers—who have shaped the profession. In this dynamic conversation, our panelists will discuss the most impactful partnerships of their careers, sharing insights on how they have built and sustained interdisciplinary collaborations to conduct research, mentor the next generation, translate research into clinical practice, or innovate in patient care. Join us for this unique opportunity to learn from the pillars of our profession as they explore how collective effort and diverse expertise create a body of work and a legacy that propels the future of O&P.
This session was produced in collaboration with the AAOP2026 Clinical Content Committee.