2026 Conference Chairs
Co-Chair
Robert G Frykberg, DPM, MPH, MAPWCA, FRSM, FFPM (Glasg)
Clinical Professor and Residency DirectorDepartment of Orthopaedics
UT Health San Antonio, Division of Podiatry
San Antonio, Texas
Robert G Frykberg, DPM, MPH, MAPWCA, FRSM, FFPM (Glasg) is a graduate of the California College of Podiatric Medicine in 1976. Dr Frykberg went on to complete his residency training at the New England Deaconess Hospital in Boston. He served as the President of the Massachusetts Podiatric Medical Society and a Member of the Board of Registration in Podiatry. From 1992 to 1994, he attended the Harvard School of Public Health and graduated with a Master of Public Health degree with a concentration in quantitative methods. After 21 years of private practice, Dr Frykberg accepted the position as Clinical Dean of the Des Moines University College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery prior to moving to Phoenix. After 15 years of dedicated service to our Veterans, Dr Frykberg has decided to retire from his role as Chief of Podiatry at the Phoenix VA Medical Center and as Director of the Phoenix VA Medical Center Podiatric Residency Program. He continues to hold the academic rank of Professor, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix and Adjunct Professor, Midwestern University Program in Podiatric Medicine. Currently, Dr Frykberg is Clinical Professor and Residency Director, Department of Orthopaedics, at UT Health San Antonio, Division of Podiatry in San Antonio, Texas. His research and writing interests have included all facets of lower extremity disorders, but are specifically focused on diabetic foot ulcers, infections, Charcot foot, and wound care. The author of nearly 100 peer-reviewed publications, he has also been the Editor of two textbooks: The High-Risk Foot in Diabetes Mellitus (1991) and the Diabetic Charcot Foot (2010). His expertise in the Diabetic Foot translated into hundreds of speaking invitations nationally and internationally with numerous lecture engagements in China, India, Russia, South America, the UK, Vietnam, Japan, Indonesia, Italy, and across Europe.
Co-Chair
Harold Schoenhaus, DPM, FACFAS
Surgical Editor for PRESENT e-LearningPenn-Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
Harold Schoenhaus, DPM, FACFAS is a board-certified foot, rearfoot, and reconstructive ankle surgeon by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is a past president and current fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He holds staff appointments and operating privileges at the University of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Hospital and Chestnut Hill hospital. Dr Schoenhaus' research and clinical interests are in biomechanics, pathomechanics and reconstructive surgery, including joint replacement surgery and pediatric podiatric surgery. Moreover, Dr Schoenhaus is the surgical editor for PRESENT e-Learning Systems, an online medical education and networking resource dedicated to improving the knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals throughout the world. He is a nationally recognized lecturer and pioneer in the field of lower extremity pathomechanics and reconstructive surgery. Dr Schoenhaus has authored several landmark articles in peer-reviewed journals and books. In 2015 Dr Schoenhaus was the recipient of the Gallery of Success Award from Temple University.
Co-Chair
Jarrod Shapiro, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM
Private Practice Associate, Empire & Ankle CenterPomona and Riverside
Professor and Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs
Western University of Health Sciences, College of Podiatric Medicine
Director, Chino Valley Medical Center
PMSR/RRA Podiatric Residency
Jarrod Shapiro, DPM, FACFAS, FACPM is a Board-Certified podiatric foot and ankle physician and surgeon who has been in practice for almost 20 years. He is also a fellow with the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons and the American College of Podiatric Medicine. Dr Shapiro has taught at Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine for the past 13 years and is a full professor and associate dean of clinical affairs. He is the residency program director at the Chino Valley Medical Center PMSR/RRA program in Chino, California. Dr Shapiro's training includes a 3-year foot and ankle residency at Botsford Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan after graduating from the California College of Podiatric Medicine in San Francisco, CA in 2003. After completing his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at the California College of Podiatric Medicine, he did his 3-year postgraduate training at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, Michigan from 2003 - 2006. He is also the Editor of PRESENT's Practice Perfect.
2026 Faculty
Nicholas J Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS
North Jersey Orthopaedic SpecialistsTeaneck, NJ
Nicholas Bevilacqua, DPM, FACFAS is a board-certified, fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Binghamton University and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He then completed his internship and surgical residency in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery at St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers in New York. Subsequently, he pursued an additional year of fellowship training in reconstructive foot and ankle surgery and limb salvage at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, IL. This advanced fellowship focused on the conservative and surgical treatment of diabetic conditions affecting the lower extremity, including Charcot foot and ankle reconstruction. Dr Bevilacqua also visited the Russian Ilizarov Scientific Centre for Restorative Traumatology and Orthopaedics in Kurgan, Russia, where he received advanced training on the Ilizarov technique for correcting acute trauma and complex foot and ankle deformities. He is board-certified in Foot Surgery and Reconstructive Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He is trained and certified in Total Ankle Replacement surgery and is one of the few surgeons in Bergen County actively performing this surgery. He has been recognized as one of Bergen County's Top Doctors by Bergen Magazine on multiple occasions. Dr Bevilacqua has published numerous articles on foot and ankle surgery in peer-reviewed journals and has also written several book chapters on the subject. He is an active member of his profession and regularly lectures at state and national levels. He is frequently invited as a faculty member at the ACFAS Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy Surgical Skills course held at the Orthopaedic Learning Center in Chicago, IL. Currently, he serves as a member of the Medical Education Committee for Holy Name Hospital and Medical Center. Dr Bevilacqua resides in Haworth, NJ with his wife and two children. He enjoys snowboarding and is an avid cyclist.
Christopher Bromley, DPM, FACFAS
Delray Beach, FloridaChristopher Bromley, DPM, FACFAS currently practices foot and ankle surgery in Delray Beach, Florida. Dr Bromley's specialty within the group is Surgery, Sports Medicine, and Homeopathy. Dr Bromley has been passionate about nutrition and complementary medicine since entering private practice. He completed his surgical residency in 1992 in Baltimore, MD. His training included such prestigious hospitals as the University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins. An international and national lecturer of foot and ankle surgery, wound care, and regenerative medicine. When not in the office and on the podium, Dr Bromley is an on-track performance driving instructor and motorcycle track day instructor. Dr Bromley is very proud of his three children Sarah, Kent, and Alexander.
Haywan Chiu, DPM, FACFAS
Albuquerque Associated PodiatristsAlbuquerque, NM
Haywan Chiu, DPM, FACFAS is a wound care podiatrist, board-certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot/ankle surgery at Albuquerque Associated Podiatrists in Albuquerque, New Mexico. As a leading expert in diabetic limb salvage, Dr. Chiu is dedicated to preventing lower extremity amputations through innovative surgical techniques and advanced wound care management. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Health Science from the University of California, Santa Cruz, in 2007. He then pursued his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, graduating in 2013. His residency training brought him to the prestigious Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) Palo Alto Podiatry Residency Program and Stanford University, where he honed his expertise in podiatric medicine and surgery, particularly in complex diabetic limb salvage cases. Dr Chiu is recognized nationally for his work in diabetic foot care and has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and online articles in major podiatric and medical journals. His research has focused on limb salvage techniques, wound healing, and the impact of vascular disease on diabetic foot complications. He is actively involved in ongoing clinical research, including investigations into improving surgical techniques for minor foot amputations and minimally invasive techniques to healing chronic diabetic foot ulcers.
Giacomo Clerici, MD
Diabetic Foot SurgeonMember of the Board of the International Diabetic Foot Surgeon Association - ADFS
Amputation Prevention Centre
San Carlo Hospital
Paderno Dugnano
Milan, Italy
Giacomo Clerici MD is a graduate in Medicine and Surgery of the University of Pavia and specialized in Internal Medicine, trained in Diabetic Foot Care. He is a former member of the Italian Diabetes Associations, SID and AMD and The European Diabetic Foot Study Group (DFSG) of EASD. Dr Clerici is a member of the Board of the International Association of Diabetic Foot Surgeon (A-DFS). He is an author of numerous papers and book chapters dedicated to Diabetic Foot Problems. Dr Clerici is also a speaker at many international conferences and courses (U.S., Mexico, India, China, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Israel). Dr Clerici is a Professor at the Master in Wound Care Program (Bicocca University, Milan, Tor Vergata University, Rome, Pavia University, Trieste University) and was a Director of Diabetic Foot Centres in Milan, Pavia and Bergamo (Italy). Currently, he is the coordinator of several Diabetic Foot Centres in northern and southern Italy.
Adrienne Estes, DPM, MS, FACFAS, DABPM, FAPWHc
Director, Continuing EducationAssociate Professor, College of Podiatric Medicine
Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA
Adrienne Estes, DPM, MS, FACFAS, DABPM, FAPWHc is a podiatric surgeon practicing in Southern California. She serves as an Associate Professor at Western University of Health Sciences and is the Director of Continuing Medical Education. Additionally, she practices at Riverside University Health Systems (RUHS). Dr Estes completed her fellowship at the North Jersey Foot & Ankle Fellowship under Dr Michael Subik. She specializes in minimally invasive surgery, complex limb deformity correction, limb salvage, and surgical offloading solutions for diabetic ulcers. She is double board-certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Since 2016, she has been a fellow of the Academy of Physicians in Wound Healing. Dr Estes is also the Chief of Podiatry at RUHS and serves as the clinical site coordinator for outside rotating PGY3 residents. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband. You can check out her IG: doctorestes
Chandler Horstmeyer, DPM, FACPM, CWSP
Assistant ProfessorWestern College of Podiatric Medicine
Clinical Director
WesternU Foot & Ankle Center
Pomona, CA
Chandler Horstmeyer, DPM, FACPM, CWSP graduated from Western University of Health Sciences Podiatric Medical School in 2018 and completed her surgical training at Chino Valley Medical Center in 2021. Upon graduation she began working at a private practice as an associate for Empire Foot and Ankle Center and as an Assistant Professor at Western College of Podiatric Medicine.
Stanley R Kalish, DPM, FACFAS
Senior Staff SurgeonDekalb Medical Center
Atlanta, GA
Stanley Kalish, DPM is the Founder of the Superbones Conferences. He is a well-known author, and inventor of the TLS drain, the Kalish Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus correction. Dr Kalish is the winner of the 2003 Podiatry Management Lifetime Achievement Award. He has three children and five grandchildren. Dr Kalish practices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Nassau, Bahamas where he is a surgical consultant. He is a consultant to several U.S. orthopedic and pharmaceutical companies.
Guido A LaPorta, DPM, MS, FACFAS
Director, Podiatric Residency ProgramGuthrie Lourdes Hospital
Binghamton, NY
Guido A LaPorta, DPM, MS, FACFAS, is Director, Podiatric Residency Program at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY. He is Director Emeritus, Podiatric Medical Education Geisinger-Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA and Professor of Surgery: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Dr LaPorta is also the President, Pennsylvania Foot and Ankle Society
Samantha Landau, DPM, MPH, FFPM RCPS (Glasg)
Clinical Instructor and Attending Physician Department of Orthopedics and PediatricsNew York College of Podiatric Medicine | Touro University
New York, NY
Samantha Landau, DPM, MPH, FFPM RCPS (Glasg) graduated from SUNY College at Geneseo with a BS in Business Administration, and with minors in both biology and chemistry. Enrolled in the dual-degree program of NYCPM and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai, she obtained her MPH (with an emphasis on healthcare management), after only two years, the first student to do so in the history of the program. She then obtained her DPM from NYCPM. Dr Landau completed her residency at NYCPM/Metropolitan and was elected chief resident in her final year. She then completed a fellowship in “Gait Related Disorders of the Lower Extremity in Children and Adults” at NYCPM, allowing her to become a leading expert within the field and joining the Orthopedics and Pediatrics Departments at NYCPM. She is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and has standard ankle surgery privilege. Dr Landau is involved in NYSPMA and was on the E-board for the Kings Division and now currently the Manhattan Division as well as on numerous committees. As an assistant professor at the school, she teaches biomechanics to the students and instructs the residents within the clinic and operating room settings. She is proud to have this role to train the next generation of the profession. Dr Landau also runs several Gait Lab sessions where she assesses patients’ abnormalities while teaching the students simultaneously. Further, she lectures nationally and internationally for CME conferences on biomechanics related topics. It is her most passionate endeavor to be able to lecture to current podiatrists, residents and students alike. Additionally, she is on the exam committee for the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and writer of biomechanics related questions. Dr Landau is published within the scientific literature as well and is a reviewer for the Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association for biomechanics related topics. In her free time, she enjoys giving expert opinions and interviews for podiatry as well as volunteering for the Special Olympics and NYC marathon.
Eric Jay Lullove, DPM, CWSP, FACCWS
Chief Medical OfficerWest Boca Center for Healing
Coconut Creek, FL
Eric J Lullove, DPM, CWSP, FABWH(c) DABLES, FFPM RCPS (Glasg), is in private practice in Coconut Creek, FL. Dr Lullove currently serves as Medical Director for the West Boca Center for Wound Healing. His focus is on advanced wound healing and limb preservation with research and clinical interests in wound proteases, diabetic foot ulcers, venous leg ulcers and peripheral arterial disease. He has specific experience in reconstructive lower extremity surgery, collagen replacement wound therapy and regenerative cell therapies. Dr Lullove
Bijan Najafi, PhD
Professor, Department of Surgery AIMBE FellowUCLA Health
Research Director, Center for Advanced Surgical & Interventional Technology (CASIT)
Co-Director, NSF IUCRC Center to Stream HealthCare in Place (C2SHIP)
Los Angeles, CA
Bijan Najafi, PhD is a bioengineer and digital health researcher dedicated to advancing healthcare equity through decentralized models of care. He serves as a tenured Professor of Surgery and Research Director at the UCLA Center for Advanced Surgical & Interventional Technology (CASIT), where his work focuses on developing and validating telehealth platforms, wearable technologies, and data-driven care models to enhance access and personalize treatment for conditions such as dementia, diabetes, cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases, cancer, rare diseases, and infections. Prof Najafi leads the National Science Foundation Industry
Joseph Park, DPM, FACFAS
Assistant ProfessorCollege of Podiatric Medicine Western University of Health Sciences
Pomona, CA
Joseph Park, DPM, FACFAS is a Fellowship trained, board certified podiatric surgeon. He is an Assistant Professor at Western University College of Podiatric Medicine and the Residency Director of the Riverside University Hospital System Residency Program. Dr Park has interest in foot and ankle reconstruction and diabetic limb salvage.
Kelly Parks, DPM, DABFAS, DABPM
Assistant ProfessorWestern University of Health Sciences
College of Podiatric Medicine
Pomona, CA
Kelly Parks, DPM, DABFAS, DABPM is a board certified and fellowship trained podiatric physician and surgeon and Assistant Professor at Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine in Pomona, CA. She treats patients and trains residents out of Riverside University Health Systems hospital in Moreno Valley, CA. Dr Parks is an alumna of WesternU CPM and completed her residency training at UPMC Pinnacle in Harrisburg, PA, where she was chief resident. She completed a surgical fellowship through the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine in Orange County, CA. Dr Parks' professional interests include forefoot reconstruction, sports injury repair and rehabilitation, biomechanics, and innovations in clinical teaching.
Thomas Rambacher, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA
Foot Ankle Leg Wound Care Orange CountyMission Viejo, CA
Thomas Rambacher, DPM, FACFAS, FAPWCA is a double board-certified surgeon and wound doctor at Foot Ankle Leg Wound Care Orange County in Mission Viejo, California. He is one of the few wound care specialists and podiatrists in the region who specialize in orthoplastics (flap reconstruction), limb salvage, and highly specialized wound care. Dr Rambacher received his degree in podiatric medicine from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Independence, Ohio, now called the Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine (KSUCPM). His primary podiatry residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation involved many subspecialty rotations like orthopedics, endocrinology, rheumatology, emergency medicine, and podo-pediatrics. Dr Rambacher has performed numerous surgical rotations in Ohio at Cleveland Veteran Administration Hospital, The Podiatry Institute, Ohio State University (OSU), Kaiser Permanente, and the Jewish Hospital Ohio. He also had high-volume surgical training in the Saddleback Valley Residency Training Program at Los Angeles and Orange County hospitals. Incorporating extensive training from the East and West coasts, Dr Rambacher works closely with patients to limit downtime so they can quickly return to hobbies and work. He provides the most advanced treatments and integrates them into his patients
Jodi Schoenhaus, DPM, RPhs, FACFAS
FounderFoot, Ankle, Leg & Vein Center
Boca Raton and Boynton Beach, FL
Jodi Schoenhaus Gold, DPM, RPhs, FACGAS, is the founder of Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center, which has state-of-the-art locations in Boca Raton and Boynton, Florida. After completing her undergraduate degree in kinesiology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Dr Schoenhaus Gold attended medical school. She earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in Philadelphia. Dr Schoenhaus Gold spent three years of her residency training in lower extremity surgery at the former Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia. She regularly participates in continuing education to learn about the most cutting-edge advances in medicine and surgery. Currently, Dr Schoenhaus Gold is board certified through the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery in reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery with a subspecialty in phlebology. Dr Schoenhaus Gold is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. She also maintains professional memberships with the American College of Phlebology and the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. In 2005, Dr Schoenhaus Gold opened Foot, Ankle & Leg Vein Center as a unique boutique medical practice and has since established herself as a leading specialist in Palm Beach County. Her philosophy is simple: Walk with comfort and look great doing it! She has also gained a reputation internationally for her skills, and patients travel far and wide for her fat cushion restoration, which restores lost padding in the feet. In addition to running a full-time podiatric practice, Dr Schoenhaus Gold is the medical director of Shuzz. This non-profit foundation provides foot and ankle medical care, as well as new shoes, to underserved patients domestically and internationally. She is a national lecturer and published author. In addition, Dr Schoenhaus Gold was recently awarded
Alan Sherman, MD, RN, NP, DPM
CEOAlan Sherman, DPM, is a board certified podiatrist who practiced in Delray Beach Florida for 25 years. In 1995, Dr. Sherman founded an online community and website called Podiatry Online, which grew to become the largest Internet community and advocacy group for podiatrists in the world. Podiatry Online was acquired by McKesson in 2000, and Dr. Sherman continued to run it for 3 years, when he stepped down as Editor. He co-founded PRESENT e-Learning Systems in 2003 with Michael Shore, DPM, which went on to become a leading provider of online CME education and social networking services for health care professionals. Its first product was PRESENT Podiatric Residency Education Online, which standardized the curriculum for podiatric residency programs across the country via its weekly online lecture series and ezine publications. PRESENT e-Learning Systems then created PRESENT Diabetes, who's "Mentor" online CME education and social networking platform provides professional education to over 90,000 diabetes care professionals. PRESENT puts on 5 live podiatry conferences a year, the East and West Superbones Conferences, the Desert Foot Conference for the VA, and the East and West PRESENT Podiatric Residency Education Summits. PRESENT e-Learning System's most recent product is Mentor, an online learning program that is being used to teach residents at Mount Sinai Medical School, Harvard Medical School and the University of Maryland inpatient management of diabetes. Son Evan graduated from Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2011and is doing a residency in Pediatrics at Columbia. Daughter Ali graduated with a BS in Business and Marketing at the University of Florida, and now works as a sales associate for DL1961 Jeans in NYC. Alan is their biggest fan. ________________________________________
Arthur Tarricone, DPM, MPH
Assistant ProfessorUT Health San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
Arthur Tarricone, DPM, MPH is a highly accomplished podiatrist specializing in diabetic limb salvage and research. He holds a Master's degree in Biostatistics from the Icahn School of Medicine and a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine from the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. He completed his residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and fellowship in diabetic limb salvage and research at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He has a passion for research, and this is reflected in his awards and publications. His research interests have led to collaboration across multiple specialties including translational research, interventional cardiology, vascular surgery, and orthopedic surgery. While his research efforts have been interdisciplinary the focus has remained consistent: preservation of the lower extremity and limb salvage. Dr Tarricone has presented research findings at prestigious national and international meetings and is now the acting co-director of the podiatry arm of the New York Endovascular Symposium (NYEVS). Dr Tarricone and has received multiple Manuscript awards and received the early career faculty award from the Wound Healing Society.
Michael Troiano, DPM, FACFAS
Center for Foot and Ankle DisordersUniversity of Pennsylvania - Penn Wound Care
Adjunct Clinical Professor, TUSPM
Philadelphia, PA
Michael Troiano, DPM, FACFAS is a 2004 graduate of Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine. He completed residency at the Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is in private practice at the Center for Foot and Ankle Disorders in Philadelphia. He is Adjunct Clinical Professor at Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine in the Department of Surgery, he teaches Biomechanics, and MRI reading. Dr Troiano is a board certified in foot, rear foot, and reconstructive ankle surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He holds staff and teaching appointments at the University of Pennsylvania Presbyterian Hospital, Temple University Hospital, Penn Wound Care Center, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Abington Memorial Hospital and the Foot and Ankle Specialty Center. He takes foot and ankle trauma call at Temple University Hospital and Penn- Presbyterian Medical Center, is a director of the Penn Wound Care Center and is a nationally and internationally recognized lecturer. He has authored and co-authored several journals, articles, and chapters published in various peer reviewed journals and books.
Marie L Williams, DPM, DABFAS, DHL
Director, Podiatric Medical EducationAventura Hospital and Medical Center
Aventura, FL
Marie Williams, DPM, DABPS, DHLS, is board certified in foot and ankle surgery and a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Dr Williams was the first clinical dean at Barry University School of Podiatric Medicine and is currently an Adjunct Professor for the school. Dr Williams has been in private practice since 1984. She is currently the Chairman of the Department of Podiatry at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center. She has been involved in residency training since 1986 and a Program Director in Podiatric Surgery and Medicine since 1988. Dr Williams is a speaker in the field of foot and ankle surgery as well as limb salvage. She has published several articles on the healing of complex wounds and limb salvage, while also authoring a chapter: Bone Infections in Foot and Ankle Radiology. In August 2014, Dr Williams was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts along with her teammates from Immaculata College. Their team, the Mighty Macs, captured three consecutive Championships. They were considered trailblazers for women sports, and in the 70s they help bring about Title 9 and equality for women in sports. In June 2015 they received the trailblazer award in the women