Rizing Tide Foundation

We’re closing out the month with more milestones to celebrate! 🥳 🎓

Join us in congratulating these Rizing Tide scholars on earning their DPT degrees:

Jalyn Gorman – Creighton University
Lytzy Hernandez-Gonzalez – Duke University
Jessah “Jess” Doctor – UConn
Liliana “Lili” Campuzano – Texas State University - Round Rock
DaNya Horne – University of Southern California

Each of these scholars has put in the work to reach this moment, and we’re so proud to celebrate their accomplishments alongside our community.

Thank you for following along as we recognize this incredible group of graduates.

The graduation celebrations continue! 🥳 🎓

Congratulations to these Rizing Tide scholars on graduating and officially joining the next generation of physical therapists:

Yousef Sami Tamimi – Carlow University
Holly Brown – Duke University
Andrea Bejaran Choto – University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Makenna Dixon – Washington University in St. Louis
Georgina Janet Orozco – San Francisco State University

Reaching this milestone takes years of hard work, and we’re proud to celebrate these graduates and all they’ve accomplished.

More graduations coming soon!

How comfortable do you feel discussing pelvic health with your patients?

Pelvic health concerns are common, yet many clinicians still feel unsure navigating these conversations. Physical therapists can play a major role in helping patients reduce pain, improve function, and regain confidence. On Saturday, May 30, at 8 PM EDT / 5 PM PDT, Rizing Tide will host a PT Pod webinar with Dr. Tracy Sher, PT, DPT, CSCS, for a live Pelvic Health Q&A session.

This conversation will explore common misconceptions, patient care considerations, and the role PTs can play in supporting pelvic health across a wide range of conditions and experiences.

If you are interested in expanding your understanding of pelvic health and providing more comprehensive patient care, reach out to learn how to sign up.

What would you like to learn from this session?

🚨⚠️This is your final reminder. ⚠️🚨
The 2026 Crest Scholarship application window closes May 31 at 11:59 PM PDT.

If the Crest Scholarship has been on your mind, this is your chance to submit your application and take the next step toward joining the Rizing Tide community. Apply now!
https://bit.ly/RTCrest2026

We have more graduations to celebrate this month! 🥳 🎓

Please join us in congratulating the following Rizing Tide scholars on completing PT school and earning their DPT degrees:

Hana Fakhoury – Northwestern University
Telkevia “TK” Mackey – Duke University
Nia Ahart – University of Michigan-Flint
Marquan Cromartie – Florida A&M University
Davion Enders-Jones – Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Ka’Leah Davis – Georgia Southern University, Savannah Campus

We’re proud to see these rising leaders step into the profession and begin the next chapter of their careers.

Stay tuned. We have more graduates to celebrate throughout the month!

Between coursework, clinicals, and all the stress that comes with attending DPT school, financial support can be a huge relief. For students from underrepresented backgrounds entering their first or second year of DPT school, the Crest Scholarship is designed to help ease some of that burden.

The Crest Scholarship supports students across the country with funding that can be used for tuition, housing, books, and more.

Ten Crest scholars receive awards of up to $14,000, and ten more receive scholarships of up to $5,000. This support is designed to help students stay focused on school and their future as a DPT.

The application window is still open—but not for long! It closes May 31, so now is the time to start your application. ✍🏾

Crest | Rizing Tide Crest Scholarship Rizing Tide will annually award the Crest scholarship to DPT students from historically underrepresented racial or ethnic backgrounds who are entering their first or second year of DPT school. Apply Now Crest FAQ The 2026 Crest application window is open! Submit your application be...

Thinking about applying for the Crest Scholarship? Here are some tips:

1️⃣ Your application is meant to reflect who you are and where you are going.
2️⃣ Your essays and letters of recommendation tell our screeners a lot about you.
3️⃣ Getting started early (and getting the best essays and recommendations possible) can make a huge difference.

Give yourself the time to put your best application forward. The deadline is May 31—get started today!
https://bit.ly/RTCrest2026

Sometimes the hardest part of shooting your shot is working up the courage to start.

But Rizing Tide scholarships are a shot you want to take. Each year, we support 20 DPT students from underrepresented backgrounds by offering scholarships that go beyond financial aid—they come with mentorship and a community you can lean on.

This is an incredible opportunity to join a diverse community of peers and leaders who are invested in the future of the profession: you!

If you've been thinking about applying, it's your time to shine.

The application window closes May 31. Apply today!
https://bit.ly/RTCrest2026

Please join us in welcoming TaVona Denise Boggs as one of Rizing Tide’s newest Beachcombers.

As the Rizing Tide scholar selection committee, the Beachcombers help identify, welcome and support the next generation of PT leaders. As pillars in the industry, they also help advise and shape the strategic direction of the foundation.

We’re excited to have TaVona bring her perspective, experience, and passion for the future of physical therapy to this process.

Welcome to the Rizing Tide community, TaVona!