Hello! My name is Talia Solovei, and I am honored to serve as this year’s FPTO President. I am a fourth-year Kinesiology: Pre-Physical Therapy major from San Jose, CA, and have been part of the FPTO Executive Board since the second semester of my freshman year. My first introduction to physical therapy came at age five, when I watched my mom’s sessions through a window during Kindergarten recess. Later, as a competitive dancer, a series of injuries brought me into the clinic myself, where I discovered the meaningful intersection of movement and helping others. Now, I am excited to be transitioning to the other side of the patient--provider dynamic. FPTO has always provided me with a community of driven, passionate, and supportive peers, and I am excited to continue to foster this thoughtful culture while inspiring the next generation of future physical therapists!