AOPA’s Lee to step down

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Eve Lee will step down as executive director of the American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, effective Jan. 22, 2025, to start a new role as CEO of the Society of Interventional Radiology. 

The Executive Committee of AOPA’s board of directors is working with Lee to develop a transition plan that will be communicated to members prior to the end of the year. 

“Over the past six years Eve has been an integral part of our organization, leading with vision, passion, purpose, and an unwavering commitment to advancing AOPA and the O&P profession,” said AOPA’s board of directors in an announcement on its website. “We are grateful for Eve’s dedicated service, her contributions to fulfilling AOPA’s mission, and the increased value she has created for our members, all of which will have a lasting impact on AOPA and O&P’s future.” 

Under Lee’s leadership, AOPA has achieved significant milestones, including: 

• Continuously maintaining a positive forward-thinking outlook and demonstrating effective leadership while navigating the COVID pandemic-related challenges experienced by our association and members. This past September AOPA’s National Assembly achieved pre-pandemic levels of attendance and member engagement.  

• The development and execution of an innovative five-year strategic plan that is leading AOPA and the O&P profession into conversations about the broader health care landscape. Lee embraced the importance of pursuing value-driven and data-based care, and AOPA members are beginning to see the positive impacts of this investment. 

• Increasing collaboration and strengthening AOPA’s relationships with the O&P community, policy makers and allied health professionals. These collaborations will continue to benefit AOPA members, the O&P profession and the individuals served.