Andrew Amari, JD, is a health policy & payment specialist within APTA's Public Affairs Unit. He advocates on regulatory policy issues affecting physical therapists in a variety of practice settings. He received a bachelor's degree in psychology from Wake Forest University and a JD from the University of Wisconsin School of Law. He is a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association.

Kate W. Gilliard is director of Health Policy & Payment within APTA's Public Affairs Unit. She advocates to federal regulators and private insurers on policy issues affecting physical therapy as well as communicates important policy updates to members. She received a bachelor’s degree in English from Oklahoma State University and a law degree from DePaul University College of Law. She is a member of the Illinois Bar Association.

Rachel Miller is a health policy & payment specialist within APTA's Public Affairs Unit. She advocates to federal regulators on policy issues that affect the physical therapy profession while also communicating important payment and policy updates to members. She obtained a bachelor's degree in public health from the University of South Florida.