Dr. Archana Vatwani is the Program Director and Professor of the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in Dallas, TX. Dr. Vatwani holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Master of Business Administration, and a Doctor of Education (EdD) in Education and Leadership in Healthcare. She previously
Anna Golombek, MS, CCC-SLP (she/her/hers), is a Clinical Coordinator for the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences Master of Speech-Language Pathology program on the San Marcos, CA campus. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Music (Vocal Performance) from the University of California, Berkeley, and her Master of Science in Clinical Speech-Language
Sally Ouimet Waters is a Clinical Coordinator for the University of St. Augustine Health Sciences Master of Speech-Language Pathology program on the St. Augustine, FL campus. Her clinical experience has focused on acute care, including management of communication and swallowing needs for the ICU patient population, as well as adult outpatient rehabilitation. Her areas of
Dr. Claryssa (Clary) Montgomery joined the University in 2023 as a clinical educator and transitioned to her current position in October 2024. Her experiences as a medical speech-language pathologist (SLP) navigating the healthcare systems in Texas and New York have influenced her approach to patient care and clinical mentorship. Dr. Montgomery’s areas of clinical expertise
Before joining the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2024, Dr. Casey Keck worked as a clinical speech-language pathologist on interdisciplinary neurorehabilitation teams in pediatric outpatient settings. Her primary teaching interests are cognitive and communication skills across the lifespan, particularly after acquired brain injuries. In her courses, she employs active learning strategies such
Dr. Grzina, who joined the University in April 2024, has worked in pediatric medical settings, including the neonatal intensive care unit, pediatric intensive care unit, acute care and outpatient, and has served on cleft and craniofacial anomalies teams. She has specialized in working with infants and children with feeding and swallowing disorders, cleft lip and
A physical therapist, healthcare consultant and instructor, Dr. Warren McAdams integrates his background in psychology to provide a comprehensive approach to healthcare. He joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in April 2024. His leadership as vice chair of the Texas Physical Therapy Association’s Capital Area District and active participation in physical therapy
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. Justine Faghihifar joined the University in 2023 and serves as an Associate Professor in the Occupational Therapy (OT) programs on the Dallas, TX campus. She holds a Doctor of Occupational Therapy and a Master of Family Studies from Texas Woman’s University . Specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorder, mental health, pediatrics, school systems and sensory
Dr. Gretchen Gabbert-Downs joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences as a core faculty member in 2023. She has been a speech-language pathologist for more than 20 years, working with children and adults with complex communication needs. Her experience includes administration and higher education roles, and teaching undergraduate courses in speech-language pathology. Dr.
Dr. Meredith Cadra is a University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) alum, where she earned her Doctor of Education in 2017 with dissertation research surrounding interprofessional education and collaboration. She completed her undergraduate and master’s degrees from Barry University. Her professional career includes clinical fieldwork as a head athletic trainer conducting clinical outreach
Dr. Cale is a recognized marriage family therapist, instructor, consultant, educational leader, mentor and personal development expert with more than 25 years of experience. His primary focus has been practical, consultative, research and leadership expertise in counseling, education, program design, strategy and organizational leadership. He obtained a marriage, family and child counseling (MFCC) master’s degree