Meet Our
Faculty
Our network of faculty spans the country, from Florida to Texas to California—and beyond. USAHS boasts the country’s largest teams of OT and PT faculty-practitioners, who draw from their diverse expertise to develop our blended learning components—the online coursework and real-world lab activities. Our faculty members have vast experience as clinicians and researchers, and they share a passion for educating and mentoring the next generation of practitioners.
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Anas (Sal) Ababneh, PT, PhD, MSc
Jacqueline Achon, OTD, MS, OTR/L, CSRS, CFPS
Sunddip Aguilar, EdD
Mansoor Alameri, PT, MPT, PhD
Halah Alateeq, PhD, CCC-SLP
Faris Alshammari, PT, MPT, NCS, PhD
Kefah Alshebber, PT, MS, PhD
Hazel Anderson, PT, DPT
Brent Anderson, PT, PhD
Catherine Andrea, PT, MPT, EdD
Mohammed Ata, PT, DPT, PhD, NCS, C/NDT
Bindu Balakrishnan, MSc, PhD
Elizabeth Barnes, OTR/L
Claribell Bayona, OTD, OTR/L, CSRS
Bradley (Brad) Beauvais, PhD, MBA, FACHE
Christina Bertran, OTD, MS, OTR/L, BCP, CAS
William (Allan) Besselink, PT, DPT, PhD, Dip. MDT
Edward (Ed) Bezkor, DPT
Fabian Bizama, PT, MPT, PhD
Elise Bjork, PT, DPT, SCS
Angela Labrie Blackwell, PhD, OTR
Yvonne Body, PT, DHSc
Jeffrey (Jeff) Bolles, PhD, MBA, MA, MCHES
C. Alex Bonhomme, PT, DPT, DSc
Aaron Bonsall, PhD, OTR/L
Nicole Booher, MOT, OTR
Laura Bostock, MOT, OTR/L
Blaise Bourgeois, PT, DPT, MTC
Caitlin Boyd, MOT, OTR, CBIS
Lakeisa (Keisa) Boykin, DHSC, MBA/HCM, OT/L
Jonathan Bray, PT, DPT, MS
Sean Brim, OTD, PhD, MOT, OTR/L
Kaelee Brockway, PT, DPT, EdD
Kim Broussard, PhD, OTD, OTR
Nichel Brunder-Allen, OTD, MOT, OTR/L, CLT
Macy Burr, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, CAS
Heather Bushnell, PT, DPT, EdD, MPT
Eilish Byrne, PT, DSc
Meredith Cadra, EdD, ATC, CSCS
Christopher Cale, PhD, MEd, MS
Daniel (Dan) Calvo, OTD
Derrick Campbell, PT, DPT, DSc
Ashley Hall Campbell, PT, DPT
Helen Carey, PhD, MSc Adv OT, OTR
Sarah M. I. Cartwright, DNP, RN, NI-BC, CAPA, FASPAN
Fernando Castillo, PT, DPT, PhD
Rebecca Caudrillier, MOTR/L
Lisa Chase, PT, PhD
Teka Clark, OTD, MOT, OTR/L
Maya Clark, PhD, CCC-SLP
Demetrius Collins, PT, DPT, LAT, ScD
Ellie Cooper, PhD, CCC-SLP, LSLS, Cert. AVT
Cody Cox, OTD, OTR/L, MEd
Zoe Crawford, PT, DPT, NCS
Heidi Crocker, DC, EdD, C-IAYT
Jacqueline (Jackie) Crossen-Sills, PT, PhD
Jennifer Crowder, DSc, MOT, OTR
Edla da Silva, PT, MSc, PhD
Catherine (Cat) Daniel, MOT, OTR/L
Matthew (Matt) Daugherty, PT, DPT, OTR/L, MOT, DBA
Jessica De Brun, OTD, MOT, OTR/L
Rose (Rosie) DeFeo, PT, DPT, EdD, PCS, ATP
Elizabeth DeLuca-Berg, OTD, OTR, CAPS
Kristen (Kristy) Demers, PT, DPT
Brent Denny, DPT
Todd Dickman, DPT, PT
Jennie DiGrado, OTD, OTR/L, C/NDT
Jennifer Diminuco, MOT, OTR, CHT
Heather Disney, PT, DPT, PhD
Kristin Domville, OTD, MOT, OTR/L
Joseph Donnelly, PT, DHSc
Marcio Dos Santos, PT, MSc, PhD
Janice Dunlap DNP, ARNP, AGPCNP-BC, ACNS-BC
Natonya Early, PT, MSPT, PhD
Amanda Eaton, PhD, CCC-SLP
Thomas Eberle, PT, DPT
Christopher Ebner, MS, OTR/L
Leonard Elbaum, PT, EdD
Elizabeth (Beth) Ennis, PT, EdD, PCS
Shannon Estes, PT, DPT
Pamela Evans, OTR, MBA, DBA
Jessica Fagan, OTD, OTR/L
Justine Faghihifar, OTD, OTR, LSVT
Valerie Faul, MOT/L
Eman Fayed, PhD, MS
Jennifer (Jen) Featheringham, OTD, OTR/L
Katelyn Fell, MOT, OTR/L
Antonette Fernandez, DrOT, OTR/L, CNDT
Jaimee Fielder, OTD, OTR, CLVT, CBIST
Christine Fiestas, PhD, CCC-SLP
Laura Finkel, MS, CCC-SLP
Maureen Fischer, OTD, OTR/L
Kathryn Flurry Mercer, MCD, CCC-SLP
Rachael Fox, OTD, MSOT, OTR
Emily Frank, OTD, MS, OTR, CHSE
Brittani H. Freund, PT, DPT, PhD
Gretchen Gabbert-Downs, PhD, CCC-SLP
Mohan Ganesan, PT, PhD
Miguel Garcia, PT, DPT, EdD
Christian Garcia, PT, DPT
Steven Gerardi, OTD, PhD, OTR
Angela Gibson, EdD
Sharon Glover, OTD, OTR/L, ECHM
Pedro Gonzalez-Cabrera, PhD, MS
Michelle Gorenberg, OTD, OTR/L
Melissa Green, PT, DPT
Mary Jan Greer, PhD, OTR
Vanessa Grijalba, OTD, OTR/L
Shannon Groff, PhD
Sara Grzina, EdD, CCC-SLP
Raquel Guarino, MS, CHT, OTR/L
Zeida Gutierrez, PhD, MHS, OTR/L
Marcia Hamilton, OTD, MSHS, OTR/L, BCTS
Cecelia Hammond, DNP, MSN, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Kristine (Kristi) Hanks, PT, DPT
Marianne Hanover, PT, DPT
Nicolas (Nick) Harrington, OTD, MOT, OTR/L
Cynthia (Cyndi) Haynes, OTD, MBA, MEd, OTR/L
Nancy Hellman, DPT, EdD
Janis Henricksen, PT, DPT, ScD
Grace-Anne Herard, DPT, EdD
Johnanna Hernandez, PhD, APRN, FNP-BC
Claudia Herrera, PT, ScD
Amy Herrington, DNP, RN, CEN, CNE
Eric Hicks, PhD, MS, OTR
Jerome Higgs, PT, DPT, PhD
Remyanne Hilchey, SLPD, CCC-SLP
Melanie Hill, PT, DPT
Lee Ann Hoffman, OTD, ATP/SMS
Timothy Holley, DHSc, MSOT, OTR/L, CBFC
Karina Ingegneri, DPT, ATC/L
Christopher Ingstad, PT, DPT, MTC, ATC
Hatem Jaber, PT, MPT, DSc
Deborah Jackson, PT, PhD, CMP, ATC
Rebekah Jarrar, OTD, MA, MOT, OTR/L
Amie Marie Jasper, PT, DPT, PhD
Lisa Jenkins, PT, MPT, BBA
Maureen Johnson, PhD, MS, OT/L, BCPR, C/NDT, CHSE-A
Diana Julbe-Delgado, PhD, CCC-SLP
Mohamed Kamel, PT, PhD
Edward J. Kane, PT, PhD
Pamela Kasyan-Howe, OTD, OTR/L, EdS
Casey Keck, PhD, CCC-SLP
Mark Kelso, PhD, LLM
Marcia (Marti) Kessack, PhD, RN, HCM, PPA
Mohamed Khallaf, PT, DPT, MS, PhD
Sabina Khan, PhD, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Lesley Khan-Farooqi, PhD, OTD, OTR/L
Kristyn King, MS, CCC-SLP
Heather King, DScPT
Rebecca (Becky) King, OTD, MSOT, OTR
Dana Kolbfleisch, OTD, OTR/L
Alisa Kollmann, OTD, MOT, OTR/L
Neeraj Kumar, PT, DPT, PhD
Elizabeth (Beth) Lambert, MOT, OTR
Nicholas (Nick) LaRosa, PT, DPT, EdD
Kersten Laughlin, OTD, OTR/L
John Layne, PT, DPT, MTC
Blanche Leeman, EdD, OT/L, CHT
Karen Leyva, PT, DPT
David Liguori, DNP, NP-C, ACHPN
Kristian Llaca, EdD, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, CSRS, BCTS, CHSE
Ashlee Loewen, DNP, APRN, FNP-C
Arlenys Loffredo, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Shannon Logan, PT, DPT
Elaine Lonnemann, PT, DPT, MTC
Vickie M. Lorensen Skinner, DHA, CHCP
Dr. Vickie Skinner has more than 25 years of experience in operations and training with the U.S. Army Reserve. As a Lieutenant Colonel, she serves the 11th/ 108th Training Battalion with responsibility for instructing, training, educating and developing mid-career officers in leadership and strategy to be agile, innovative and adaptive leaders. Dr. Skinner received her
Scott Love, PT, DPT, DHSc, MPT
Betty Lucente, PhD, MS, RN
Kathleen A. Luedtke-Hoffmann, PT, PhD, MBA
Amy Lyons-Brown, MS, OTD, OTR/L
Susan MacDermott, OTD, OTR/L
Dana Madalon, OTD, OTR/L
Garrett Mandel, PT, DPT
Tamala (Tammy) Marcin, PT, DPT, EdD, MBA
Robyn Martin, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-F
Cecilia S. Martinez, OTD, OTR/L, BCP
James (Jim) Mathews, PT, DPT, PhD, MBA
Warren McAdams, PT, DPT
Michelle McCraney, EdD
Dr. Michelle McCraney joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2019 and currently serves as a Contributing Faculty and dissertation chair/committee member in the Doctor of Education (EdD) program. Dr. McCraney has worked in education for more than 30 years. She began her career teaching special education K-12 students and at Florida’s
Erin McIntyre, OTD, MA, OTR/L
Keegan McKay, OTD, MOT, OTR
Martina ‘Tina’ McNulty, PhD, OTR/L
Keith B. McWilliams, OTD, OTR/L, DRS
Ashley Bourque Meaux, PhD, CCC-SLP
Karen Menard, PhD, OTR/L
Mayra Mendez-Schiaffino, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Erin Menefee, DPT
Jaynee Taguchi Meyer, OTD, OTR/L
Marilyn Miller, PT, PhD
Jacqueline Moore, PT, MPT, DSc
Matthew (Matt) Morretta, PT, DPT
Lekeitha R. Morris, PhD, CCC-SLP
Gwen Morris, OTD, OTR, CHT, CLT
Khalil Mrabe, OTD, OTR/L, MEd
Kaylee Munch, MOT, OTR/L
Angelina Muñoz, OTD, OTR/L
Maeve Murtagh, MS, CCC-SLP
Cassandra (Kassi) Nelson, OTD, MBA, OTR/L, CNS, CEAS I
Lisa Nichols, PT, EdD, MHS
Katherine (Katie) O’Hara, MSOT, OTR/L
Jazminne Orozco Arteaga, OTD, OTR/L
Erica Ortiz, MCD, CCC-SLP
Karen Park, OTD, OTR/L
Cory Parker, PT, DPT
Amanda Parrish, PT, DPT
Meredith Parry, EdD, LAT, ATC, CSCS
Christienne Parten, OTD, MEd, OT
Kristina Hartsook, DrOT, OTR/L, BCP
Erik Perez, OTD, OTR
Mitchell (Mitch) Perez, PT, DPT
Gabriela Perez, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Gary (Mark) Petersen, OTD, OTR/L
Jessica Phung, DPT
Evan Pucillo, PT, DPT, EdD
Monica Putt, MS, CCC-SLP, IBCLC
Kellan Quigley, OTD, MS, OTR/L
Kellan Quigley, OTD, MS, OTR/L, is an Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Assistant Professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS). Dr. Quigley was the Lead Occupational Therapist and Clinical Coordinator for multidisciplinary rehabilitation services at Strive! Rehabilitation/Ocala Health in Ocala, FL. Upon graduating in 2012 from Western Michigan University with his Master
Caprice Quinones, PT, DPT
Dr. Caprice Quinones has taught at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences since 2020 as a contributing faculty member and transitioned to core faculty at the Miami, FL campus in 2022. She began her career in 2018 as a physical therapist specializing in stroke and spinal cord rehabilitation at West Gables Rehabilitation Hospital
Carmina (Minnie) Rafael, PT, DPT
Dr. Carmina “Minnie” L. Rafael is a physical therapist with more than 25 years of professional experience. She has been a Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Geriatric Physical Therapy since 2012 and an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Geriatrics Certified Expert for Aging Adults since 2011. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Rossana Ramires, M.SLP, CCC-SLP, CB-SLP, OMTS
Madeline Ratoza, PT, DPT
Ryan Reed, PT, DPT
Dr. Reed attended Tulane University in New Orleans and received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1997. Dr. Reed then attended the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) and received his Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) in 2000. He returned to USAHS to complete a transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2003
Whitney Reese, PT, DPT
Heather Rennerfeldt, OTR/L
Heather Rennerfeldt completed her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Sioux Falls in Sioux Falls, SD in 2005. Following a year as an adjunct instructor in the Exercise Science department at the University of Sioux Falls, she earned her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of South Dakota in
Felicity Macahilig-Rice, PT, DPT
Dr. Rice joined the University in 2017 as contributing faculty in the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary, Biophysical Agents, Integumentary and Analytical Anatomy courses. She became a full-time faculty member as Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education in November 2021. She is the Director, Physical Therapy Clinical Education Coordination. Dr. Rice graduated with a Bachelor of Science in
Ana Rivera, PhD, CCC-SLP
Terri Roberts, OTD, MS, OTR/L, CLT
Andrew Rodriguez, PT, DPT
Bonnie Rogulj, PT, DPT
Dr. Bonnie L. Rogulj completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia, graduating with honors, and her Doctor of Physical Therapy at Old Dominion University. Presently, Dr. Rogulj is an assistant professor at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and a licensed staff physical therapist in Florida and Virginia. She completed an
Hermes Romero, PT, DPT, PhD
Dr. Romero received his Bachelor of Science from the Cuban University of Sports Sciences and his Master of Science from California University of Pennsylvania, and then received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from A. T. Still University of Health Sciences and his Doctor of Philosophy from University of Baja California. He is a practicing Physical
Danielle Rosenzweig, PT, DPT
Dr. Danielle Rosenzweig is a physical therapist, educator, mentor and researcher focused on neurological rehabilitation and National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE) success. She is passionate about helping students launch their careers. She uses creative, unique and innovative techniques to individualize her approach for each student. Dr. Rosenzweig is the NPTE Success Specialist for the University
Jeffrey A. Rot, PT, DHSc
Dr. Rot graduated from Shenandoah University in 1993 with a Masters in Physical Therapy. He completed the Institute of Physical Therapy’s Manual Therapy Certification program in 1996. In 1997, he completed a one year Orthopaedic/Manual Physical Therapy Residency/Fellowship program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USHAS) under the mentorship of Dr. Stanley
Kelly Roy, MS, CCC-SLP
Kelly Roy joined University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2019. Her clinical and research interests include speech sound disorders, literacy and clinical education. Before focusing on full-time clinical education, she worked in various settings, including public and private schools, outpatient clinics and private practice.
Christine Salmon, PT, DPT, EdD
Dr. Christine Salmon has more than 11 years of combined teaching and clinical experience in physical therapy, including more than five years providing clinical instruction for students from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and other institutions. Her clinical work focuses on evaluating and treating the geriatric, orthopedic, cardiac, and neurological patient population.
Robert (Bob) Salvatori, PT, DPT, DSc, MBA
Dr. Robert (Bob) Salvatori joined the Austin, TX campus Doctor of Physical Therapy program core faculty in 2022. He possesses more than 40 years of clinical experience specializing in general orthopedics, spinal dysfunction, persistent pain management and vestibular rehab. Dr. Salvatori has served in a variety of clinical settings including acute care, rehab, home health
Summer San Lucas, PT, DPT, DSc
Dr. Summer San Lucas received her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree from Westmont College in 2001. She graduated from Loma Linda University with her Doctor of Physical Therapy in 2005 and Doctor of Science in Physical Therapy in 2012. She is an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) board-certified clinical specialist in neurologic and pediatric
Jorge E. Sarmiento, PT, MS, MBA-HCM
Jorge Sarmiento joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in the spring of 2013 as a contributing faculty member teaching Administration and Management. He became a core faculty member in fall 2017 teaching Therapeutic Exercises, Biomechanics, and Administration and Management. He also assists in gross anatomy lab. Prior to joining the university, he
Meghan Savage, PhD, CCC-SLP
Meghan Savage, PhD, CCC-SLP is the Senior Program Director and an Associate Professor in the Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology (MS-SLP) program. Dr. Savage, who is located on the Austin, TX campus, was previously the Program Director and served as core faculty, Clinical Director and Assistant Program Director since joining the University of St.
Michelle Sawtelle, PT, MPT, PhD
Kristin Schaffer Mendez, PhD, CCC-SLP
Chad Schmeeckle, PT, DPT
Erin Schwier, OTD, EdD, OTR/L
Cheryl Sheffield, OTD, OTR/L, ATP, CHAMP, CDP, FPS
Dr. Cheryl Sheffield has 30 years of experience as an occupational therapist in Canada and the United States. She joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences (USAHS) in 2018, where she transitioned from a contributing faculty member in the post-professional Doctor of Physical Therapy program to core faculty in the Master of Occupational
Laurie Shimko, PT, MPT
Shimko earned her Master’s in Physical Therapy 1996 at Barry University. She has been a member of the American Physical Therapy Association/Florida Physical Therapy Association member since 1990 (PTA 1992-1996). Shimko has 10 years’ experience serving in elected and appointed positions for the FPTA Board of Directors. She served on the FPTA Board of Directors
Christine Sibley, MBA, EJD
Christine Sibley has been a Contributing Faculty member since January 2018. She is currently the Assistant Vice-President, Reimbursement for Atrium Health (Carolinas HealthCare System) in Charlotte, NC. Christine entered the healthcare finance field in 2005 working for WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, NC and joined her current employer in 2010. Prior to transitioning to
Lacey Sims, OTR
Lacey Sims earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Occupational Therapy from Texas Woman’s University. Sims began her career in acute care at a level one trauma center and later transitioned to outpatient working with both neuro and orthopedic patients. In 2015, she earned her
Kunal Singhal, PT, PHD
Dr. Kunal Singhal joined the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences in 2021. He is a licensed physical therapist, active researcher and passionate educator who has taught in Doctor of Physical Therapy program for more than five years. He completed his physical therapy education in India, followed by Doctor of Philosophy in Kinesiology (Biomechanics)
Laura Siviter, PT, DPT, MTC
Kayla Smith, PT, DSc
Gabriel Somarriba, PT, DPT, EdD
Dr. Gabriel Somarriba joined the faculty in 2009 as a contributing faculty member on the St. Augustine, FL campus and moved to core faculty in 2015. His area of clinical specialization is pediatrics, with a focus on cerebral palsy. Dr. Somarriba has more than 10 years of clinical experience. As an assistant professor of clinical
Cathleen (Kate) Soper, PT, DBA, MS
Lacey Spark, OTD, MOT, OTR/L
Lacey Spark attended the University of Oregon and Pacific University for her undergraduate career before earning her Master of Occupational Therapy from Pacific University in 2010. After graduation, she worked in community mental health practice and presented at the annual American Occupational Therapy Association conference on occupational therapy groups for early intervention and treatment of
Rudie Spigarelli, PT, DPT
Dr. Rudie Spigarelli has practiced in several outpatient clinical settings including multi-disciplinary, mobile, orthopedic and vestibular clinics. She has experience and certification in concussion management, manual therapy, visual-vestibular functional