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Ben Braxley, PT, DPT is a Board Certified Neurologic Physical Therapist and Senior Program Coordinator at Emory University's Center for Physical Therapy and Movement Science. With nearly two decades of clinical experience since earning his doctorate from Emory University in 2006, Dr. Braxley has emerged as a dynamic leader who bridges clinical excellence with strategic advocacy and professional governance.

Currently serving as President of APTA Georgia, Dr. Braxley has been an active member of the Georgia Physical Therapy Association since 2003, holding multiple leadership positions including Delegate to the APTA House of Delegates. His extensive involvement in professional governance includes chairing APTA's Nominating Committee and serving on various committees at the chapter level for both Georgia and California and within the Academy of Leadership and Innovation and Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy.

What distinguishes Dr. Braxley's leadership approach is his commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing healthcare advocacy. He recently participated in the AMPAC Campaign School in Washington, DC—a rigorous political education program designed by the American Medical Association—where he trained alongside physicians as one of only two non-physician health professionals in attendance. This experience has informed his work in developing political education pathways specifically tailored for physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, including his efforts to establish campaign training programs within Georgia's RM Barney Poole Leadership Academy.

Dr. Braxley's diverse clinical background spans neurologic rehabilitation, outpatient orthopedics, and specialized populations across Georgia, California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as Rwanda. He has translated this clinical expertise into thoughtful leadership through numerous speaking engagements at national conferences and podcasts, addressing topics ranging from professional ethics and member engagement strategies to advocacy and political participation. As a recognized expert in both clinical practice and professional affairs, Dr. Braxley brings valuable insights into the intersection of healthcare, regulatory policy, and strategic leadership development.