DeAnna Chapman is a certified prosthetist/orthotist for Hanger Clinic and Fellow of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists.

As a healthcare and business operations leader with more than 20 years of experience spanning clinical care, strategic planning, program management, and business intelligence, DeAnna currently serves as Director of Operations, Clinical and Scientific Affairs at Hanger Clinic. She strives to lead cross-functional initiatives focused on performance optimization, data-driven strategic planning, program management, and KPI development.

As a clinician, DeAnna blends clinical expertise with strong analytical and operational acumen to drive performance, improve patient outcomes, and enhance healthcare delivery systems.

Previously, DeAnna held leadership roles at OPIE Software, where she spearheaded enterprise-wide process improvements including building the tools and governance structure to maximize the impact of strategic initiatives. Her early career includes data systems consulting with Accenture and over a decade in direct patient care and clinical operations at Gainesville Prosthetics.

Outside of work, DeAnna enjoys contributing to professional organizations and mentoring future leaders in the orthotics and prosthetics field.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois
• Master of Science in Orthotics & Prosthetics, Georgia Institute of Technology

Organizational Involvement

• The Orthotics & Prosthetics Foundation for Education and Research (The Foundation)
  • Member, Education Committee, 2022 – present
  • Chair, Education Committee, 2022 – 2024
  • Board Member, 2022 – 2024

• Orthotic & Prosthetic Education and Research Foundation (OPERF)
  • Member, Education Committee, 2009 – 2022
  • Chair, Education Committee, 2021 – 2022
  • Board Member, 2021 – 2022

• American Board for Certification (ABC)
  • Examiner, Clinical Practice Management, 2013 – Present
  • Member, Prosthetic Exam Committee, 2011 – 2024

• American Academy of Orthotists & Prosthetists (AAOP)
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, 2013
  • Member, Student Resident Committee, 2010 – 2013
  • Member, Outcome Research Committee, 2012 – 2014
  • Member, Women in O&P Committee, 2006 – 2016

• National Commission on Orthotic & Prosthetic Education (NCOPE)
  • Member, Regional Residency Liaison Committee, 2008 – 2012
  • Chair, Regional Residency Liaison Committee, 2010 – 2012