Why PTAs Should Run for Leadership Roles—And How To Start

In this empowering episode of the PTA Plus Podcast, we’re joined by the inspiring Sanaz Holcomb, a Physical Therapist Assistant from Ohio who has navigated a powerful leadership journey—from local meetings to influential positions within state and national physical therapy organizations.

If you’re a PTA, student, or clinician thinking, “Is leadership for me?”, this is your episode.

You’ll learn:

• How to get started in PT and PTA governance roles
• What it’s really like to run (or be appointed) to positions at the state and national level
• The surprising way Sanaz got involved—and why saying YES can change your career
• What positions are available to PTAs and how to find them
• Why representation and visibility for PTAs in leadership really matters

Sanaz also shares her unique personal story, including how Taekwondo (yes, she’s a second-degree black belt