The Amputee Coalition announced the appointment of Carmen Elliott, DHS, CAE, as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
Elliott brings more than two decades of leadership experience in healthcare associations, public policy, and nonprofit management. Previously, Elliott was with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), where she served in several senior leadership roles, including Acting Chief of Staff, Executive Director of the Physical Therapy Fund, and Vice President of Payment Policy and Advancement areas.
Throughout her career, Elliott has focused on strengthening organizations, improving healthcare coverage and participation, and building strong professional communities. At APTA, she led strategic initiatives across public policy, member engagement, fundraising, and organizational strategy, managing multimillion-dollar budgets and guiding initiatives that supported both professionals and patients.
Elliott is a Certified Association Executive (CAE) and completed her Doctor of Human Services (DHS) in Organizational Leadership at Capella University. She holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Management from Marymount University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Bowie State University.
Sterling Martin was pleased to support this executive leadership process and congratulates Carmen Elliott on her appointment.
Amputee Coalition
The Amputee Coalition is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people affected by limb loss and limb difference. The organization is working to build a future where people who have limb loss and limb difference live, work, and play without barriers.