

Gretchen Gabbert-Downs, PhD, CCC-SLP
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,
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,
Dr. Ellen Jones obtained her Doctor of Clinical Health Sciences from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She has experience in school health education, community health, state public health administration,
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
Dr. Amy Herrington has 30 years experience as a registered nurse. Her passion is patient safety and improving patient outcomes utilizing evidence-based solutions. This passion drove her practice as an
Norman Belleza, PT, DPT, PhD completed his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Temple University and his academic terminal degree with a Doctor of Philosophy in Education from Walden University. Dr.
Dr. Catherine Andrea is a full-time instructor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. She teaches a variety of classes including Pediatric and Neuromuscular courses. Dr. Andrea has
Dr. Miller is a physical therapist, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties certified Geriatrics Clinical Specialist. Dr. Miller graduated from Wisconsin State University with a Bachelor of Science in physical
Dr. David J. Kempfert has become a comprehensive clinical therapist with content expertise in orthopaedic, sports and manual rehabilitation. His diversity includes being a licensed physical therapist, occupational therapist and
Dr. Maureen Johnson, PhD, MS, OT/L, BCPR, C/NDT, received her bachelors and post professional Master’s in Occupational Therapy from San Jose State University and her Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Dr. Crowder joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2015 as a contributing faculty member and transitioned to Assistant Professor in the Post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Dr. Leiselle Pilgrim is an Assistant Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Science’s Miami campus Doctor of Physical Therapy program. Dr. Pilgrim received her Doctor of Physical Therapy in
Dr. Lindsey Johnston teaches courses in patient/client care management and physical therapy for the integumentary and lymphatic system. Prior to joining the university, she practiced full time in an acute