Dr. Hazel Anderson joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2017 and serves as a core faculty member in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the Austin, Texas campus. She has taught a variety of courses, including Patient Care Management I, Biomechanics, Applied Anatomy, Evidence-Informed Practice, and Wellness & Health Promotion.
Megann McGill, PhD, CCC-SLP is a certified bilingual (Spanish-English) speech-language pathologist with more than a decade of experience in clinical practice, research and student supervision. Clinically, she has worked in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, private practice, K-8 schools, home health and university clinics. Dr. McGill’s research centers on the use of telepractice to reduce healthcare
Dr. Gagandeep Gill is a public health researcher and professor who has instructed as contributing faculty at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences since 2017. He is also a senior research and health services consultant for the National Environmental Health Association. Dr. Gill holds a Master of Public Health in Biostatistics and a
Dr. Michael Valenti is a seasoned registered nurse and professor with expertise in mental health and substance use disorders, health administration and healthcare higher education. His career is driven by a passion for improving access to high-quality integrated healthcare for vulnerable populations. Dr. Valenti’s academic journey includes earning his Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Research
Dr. Dan Calvo is an Occupational Therapy (OT) Instructor in the Flex OT program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences’ St. Augustine, FL campus. He joined the University in August 2023. With a background in clinical practice, he has worked in various healthcare settings including skilled nursing, acute and rehab hospitals, hand
Dr. Rebecca King is an occupational therapist, educator and researcher dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults and improving outcomes. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, she has held various roles in geriatric rehabilitation, rehabilitation management and administration. Her diverse career includes working in skilled nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities and
Dr. Keegan McKay is a native of Cape Town, South Africa, where he attended the University of South Africa and earned his Bachelor of Arts. He pursued his Master of Occupational Therapy and Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. Throughout his clinical career, Dr. McKay has concentrated on serving the older adult population,
Dr. Mayra Mendez-Schiaffino received her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from Brenau University in 2016 after completing her undergraduate studies in Clinical Psychology at Kennesaw State University in 2010. In 2021, she earned a post-graduate certification in Low Vision Rehabilitation from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). In 2023, she received her Doctor
Dr. Dana Kolbfleisch earned her Doctor of Occupational Therapy from Chatham University. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in psychology and Master of Occupational Therapy from the University of Pittsburgh. She earned a specialty certificate in health and wellness in occupational therapy from Salus University and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Health
Laura Moe began her career as an occupational therapist in 2017, after graduating from the Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) San Marcos, CA campus. As a school-based practitioner, she has continued to expand her emphasis on multi-sensory learning approaches, sensory regulation programs, and Learning
Dr. Catherine Andrea is an associate professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She teaches a variety of classes including Pediatric and Neuromuscular courses. Dr. Andrea has worked as a clinician throughout the United States for more than 15 years. She has experience treating an array of clients and specializes in pediatric
Dr. Matthew Daugherty is an Associate Professor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy program and a former program administrator. He has been a licensed, practicing physical and occupational therapist since 2007. In October 2024, he became the Director, Residency Programs. In this role, he oversees the Clinical Orthopaedic Residency program, which is based on the