McPherson has been a dedicated advocate for the profession of physical therapy through service at the regional, state, and national level.

• American Physical Therapy Association
• Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy
• American Academy of Neurology
• Consortium of MS Centers
• Brain Injury Association of New York State
• Society for Neuroscience
• Private Practice Section, APTA
• International Organizations of MS Rehabilitation Therapists

• Member, Board of Directors. APTA New York. 2022-Present
• Co-Chairperson, Advocacy/Payment Committee. Academy of Neurologic PT - Vestibular Special Interest Group. 2021-Present
• Chapter Delegate, House of Delegates. American Physical Therapy Association. 2012-Present
• District Delegate, Delegate Assembly. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2012-Present
• Member, Return to Life Subcommittee. Brain Injury Association of New York State. 2020-Present
• Member, Concussion Initiative Advisory Panel. Brain Injury Association of New York State. 2019-Present
• Member, Centers of Excellence Subcommittee. Brain Injury Association of New York State. 2019-Present
• Chairperson, Public Policy Committee. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2017-2020 Organization.
• Member, Board of Directors. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2014-2020
• Member, Strategic Planning Taskforce. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2018-2019
• Member, Concussion Advisory Panel. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2016-2019
• Chairperson, Advisory Panel on Legislation. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2014-2017
• Member, Governance Review Taskforce. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2013-2014
• Chairperson, Western District. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2011-2014
• Member, Advisory Panel on Legislation. New York Physical Therapy Association. 2011-2014