THERESA MARIE CRYTZER

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1 THERESA MARIE CRYTZER BIOGRAPHICAL Work (Primary Appointment) Personal University of Pittsburgh Birth Place: Natrona Heights, PA Rehabilitation Science and Technology Citizenship: USA Bakery Square, Suite 400 Cellular Telephone: (724) Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA Address: Office: (412) Physical Therapist/Assistive Technology Provider Home University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 1226 Minnesota Avenue Center for Assistive Technology Natrona Heights, PA Forbes Tower, Suite 3010 Home Telephone: (724) Forbes Avenue and Meyran Avenue Pittsburgh, PA Office: (412) EDUCATION 5/2011 Certificate in Clinical Research, University of Pittsburgh, Institute of Clinical Research, Pittsburgh, PA 7/2000 Doctor of Physical Therapy, Graduate School of Physical Therapy, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA 5/1985 Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in English, Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA LICENSURE Registration Number PT013725L Licensed Physical Therapist, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania CERTIFICATION 12/2010 Assistive Technology Provider, Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America 9/2011 Silver Sneakers Instructor 1/2001 American Physical Therapy Association Clinical Instructor and Credentialing Program APPOINTMENTS AND POSITIONS 7/2011-present Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Rehabilitation Science & Technology, Pittsburgh, PA

2 7/2009 6/2011 Postdoctoral Scholar, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pittsburgh, PA 6/2009 present Lecturer, Slippery Rock University, School of Physical Therapy, Slippery Rock, PA (part-time) 5/2002-7/2011 Physical Therapist, Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pittsburgh, PA (full-time , part-time from 7/2009-6/2011) 7/2004-1/2007 Physical Therapist, The Early Learning Institute, Pittsburgh, PA (parttime) 2/2001-1/2003 Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Pittsburgh Veterans Affairs Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA (part-time) 10/2000-4/2002 Physical Therapist, the UPMC Children s Institute, Pittsburgh, PA MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES 2014-present Member, Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North American Standards Committee On Inclusive Fitness Co-Chair, Pediatric Special Interest Group, Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association 2012-present Member, Housing Committee, Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania Member, Pepper Junior Scholars Working Group, University of Pittsburgh, Claude D. Pepper Older Americans Independence Center 2010-present 1997-present Member, Program Committee, Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania Member, American Physical Therapy Association, Pediatric and Cardiopulmonary Sections HONORS AND AWARDS 2014 Travel Award for International Seating Symposium, Nashville, TN, 2/26-2/28/ First Place Poster Presentation. Crytzer TM, Dicianno BE, Cheng YT. Pulmonary Function of Adolescents and Adults with Spina Bifida, Rehabilitation Institute Research Day, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, 6/19/ Travel Award for Training in Grantsmanship in Rehabilitation Research Conference, 1/ Travel Award for Course in Scientific Management and Leadership, 4/ Honorable Mention. Poster Presentation. Crytzer TM, Dicianno BE, Niyonkuru, C. Exercise Capacity of Adults with Spina Bifida. Institute for Rehabilitation Research Day, University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, 6/16/ Keynote Speaker. Graduate Physical Therapy Convocation, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA SCIENTIFIC PAPER AWARDS 2012 Honorable Mention, Spina Bifida Research Award, recognizing the presentation of original research that significantly contributes to the scientific and medical literature at the 2nd World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 11-14, 2012.

3 PUBLICATIONS Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications Schreiber J, Marchetti G, Crytzer T. (2004) The Implementation of a Fitness Program for Children with Disabilities: A Clinical Case Report, Pediatric Physical Therapy, 16 (3): Crytzer TM, Dicianno BE, Fairman A. (2013) Effectiveness of an Upper Extremity Exercise Device and Text Message Reminders to Exercise in Adults with Spina Bifida. Assistive Technology, winter 25 (4): (PMID: ) Crytzer TM, Dicianno BE, Kapoor R. (2013) Physical Activity, Exercise and Health Related Measures of Fitness in Adults with Spina Bifida: A Review of the Literature. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 5(12): (PMID: ). Dicianno BE, Parmanto B, Fairman AD, Crytzer TM, Yu DX, Pramana G, Coughenour D, Petrazzi AA. Perspectives on the evolution of mobile (mhealth) technologies and application to rehabilitation. Physical Therapy Mar; 95(3): Doi: /ptj Epub 2014 Jun 12. PubMed PMID: Crytzer TM, Dicianno BE, Robertson RJ, Cheng Y. (2015) Validity of a Wheelchair Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale for Individuals with SB (WHEEL scale) during Arm Cycle Ergometry Exercise Testing. Perceptual and Motor Skills.120 (1): Crytzer TM, Cooper R, Jerome G, Koontz A. Identifying Research Needs for Wheelchair Transfers in the Built Environment. Disability and Rehabilitation: Assistive Technology, published online before print 5/19/2015. (doi: / ) Crytzer TM, Hong E, Dicianno BE, Pearlman J, Schmeler M, Cooper RA. (2016) Identifying Characteristic Back Shapes from Anatomical Scans of Wheelchair Users to Improve Seating Design. Medical Engineering and Physics (2016) (Accepted pending modifications) Tsang K, Hiremath SV, Crytzer TM, Dicianno BE, Ding D (2016). Validity of Activity Monitors in Wheelchair Users: A Systematic Review. Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development. (Accepted pending minor modifications) Peer Reviewed Abstracts and Conference Proceedings Keramati M, Crytzer TM, Dicianno BE, Robertson, RJ, Group Normalized Rating of Perceived Exertion in Adolescents and Adults with Spina Bifida, American Thoracic Society Conference, 5/17/2016. Crytzer TM, Dicianno BE, Cheng Y, Bryner MJ, Wilson R, Sciurba, FC. Impact of Level Lesion and Spinal Curvature on Pulmonary Function in Spina Bifida. 12 th Annual Rehabilitation Institute Day, 5/18/2016. Crytzer TM, Dicianno BE, Robertson RJ, Cheng, Y. Validity of a Wheelchair Perceived Exertion Scale in People with Spina Bifida. International Seating Symposium, Nashville, TN, 2/27/2015. Karavolis M, Mueller E, Fairman AD, Crytzer TM, Dicianno BE. Undergraduate Research Symposium, Duquesne University poster and award for Telewellness Support Systems for SCI ; 4/2015. Liu HY, Crytzer TM, Kelleher A, Woff J, Ding D. Consumer experience in wheelchair service delivery process: preliminary findings from an interview study. International Seating Symposium; 2015 March; Nashville, TN. c 00

4 Hickey C, Dicianno BE, Bobish T, Cooper R, Crytzer TM. Procurement of power wheelchair seat elevators and association with mobility and transfers: A quality improvement project. Abstracts of Scientific Papers and Posters Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Association of Academic Physiatrists. 94(3). Association of Academic Physiatrists; 2015; USA. 94(3): American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; c2015 Cheng Y, Crytzer TM, Dicianno BE. Use of Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale for Arm Cycle Ergometry among People with Spina Bifida. Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference. Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America; 2014 June; Indianapolis, IN, USA. Scientific/Cheng.html: RESNA; c2014 Cushanick K, Houtrow AJ, Crytzer TM, Wilson P, Chinarian J, Karmarkar A, Collins D, Dicianno BE. Factors Contributing to Functional Ambulatory Status in Individuals with Spina Bifida. [Print]. AJPMR2014 March. DOI: /PHM Jerome GM, Koontz AM, Crytzer TM, Cooper RA, Identifying Research Needs for Wheelchair Transfers in the Built Environment, Proceedings of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America Conference, Seattle, WA, June 20-24, Other Publications Rice I, Greenbaum A, Crytzer T, Racing SmartWheel, PN, pp , Vol. 68, No. 3, March Book Chapter on Assistive Technology for ISCOS textbook. Crytzer, T. Book Review on Assistive Technology for Young Children: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments, by Kathleen Curry Sadao, EdD, and Nancy B. Robinson, PhD, CCC-SLP, Baltimore, MD, Paul H. Brookes Publishing Company, 2010, 256 pp. Michaels MB, Crytzer TM. (2011) Commentary on The Effects of Positioning on Respiratory Measures in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy and Severe Scoliosis Pediatric Physical Therapy, 23 (2):170. National Presentations Platform Presentation. Crytzer T. Validity of a Wheelchair Perceived Exertion Scale in People with Spina Bifida. International Seating Symposium, Nashville, TN, 2/27/2015. Platform Presentation. Crytzer T. Options for Adaptive Exercise. Spina Bifida Association National Conference, Anaheim, CA, 6/27/2014. Platform Presentation. Crytzer T. Cardiopulmonary Fitness Limitations in Spina Bifida, Second World Congress on Spina Bifida Research and Care, 3/ /14/2012. Platform Presentation. Crytzer, T. Options for Adaptive Exercise. Spina Bifida Association National Conference, Anaheim, CA, 6/27/2011. Platform Presentation. Crytzer, T. Bullying in the Community. Spina Bifida Association National Conference, Anaheim, CA, 6/27/2011. Platform Presentation. Crytzer, T. The Effectiveness of an Upper Extremity Exercise Device in Adults with Disabilities. Spina Bifida Association National Conference, Cincinnati, OH, 6/30/2010

5 Poster Presentation. Schreiber J, Marchetti G, Crytzer T. The Implementation of a Fitness Program for Children with Disabilities: a Clinical Case Report. American Physical Therapy Association, Combined Sections Meeting, Tampa, FL, 2/13/2003 Poster Presentation. Michaels M, Crytzer T. Reliability of Respiratory Rate and Chest Wall Excursion in Children with Limited Mobility. American Physical Therapy Association National Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 6/12/2009 RESEARCH D. Research Support. (Ongoing research projects) 90DP (Ding) 10/01/13 09/29/ Calendar Months Admin for Community Living (ACL) Yearly Directs: $322,624 Co-I Self-Management Assistance through Technology (SMART) Virtual Coaches for Wheelchair Users We propose a 5-year development project that focuses on educating an important but often neglected group wheelchair users. The project aims to improve health and functional outcomes of wheelchair users by increasing their knowledge of appropriate wheelchair use and their role in the wheelchair service delivery process, and providing supportive technologies to assist them in leading a healthy lifestyle (Dicianno PI) 04/01/15 04/30/ Calendar Months Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Yearly Directs: $28,507 Co-I Telewellness Support Systems for Spinal Cord Injury We propose that the imhere group will have improved psychosocial and medical outcomes compared to the standard of care only group. We also will carry out a usability study to determine what modifications need to be made to the system for those with higher levels of impairment who have difficulty accessing a smartphone even with accessibility functions. 1U01DD (Dicianno) 09/01/14 08/31/ Calendar Months NIH Yearly Directs: $2,263 Co-I Comp B-National SB Patient Registry at the University of Pittsburgh The objective of this proposal is to continue participation of the University of Pittsburgh in the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry (NSBPR). The University of Pittsburgh has been a funded registry site since We propose a research subproject within this award that addresses three aims: 1) Describe more fully the neurological and functional classification of individuals with spina bifida, 2) Determine which additional variables contribute significantly to ambulatory and transfer ability, and 3) Develop and validate a Spina Bifida Impairment Scale that can be used to accurately quantify motor and sensory deficits in individuals with spina bifida. IPA THERESA CRYTZER 08/01/15 07/31/ Calendar Months Department of Veterans Affairs Yearly Directs: $11,480 IPA Theresa Crytzer Dr. Crytzer will help with study recruitment, development of clinical protocols, monitoring and participating in study implementation, and data management for the WaRE VA Center of Excellence research projects R44HD (Koontz) 09/18/15 08/31/ Calendar Months NextHealth Inc (Prime: NIH) Yearly Directs: $149,264 Co-I Development and Evaluation of an Automated Transfer Technology

6 The goal of this project is to develop, prototype and test a new wheelchair as part of the AgileLife PTS that would accommodate bariatric individuals (e.g. over 250 lbs) and a tilt feature on both the standard (weight capacity under 250 lbs) and bariatric wheelchair models. The new designs will be iteratively developed in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh. Eight commercial ready prototypes will be built that meet the user, technical and manufacturing requirements established by expert panel review, wheelchair standards testing, and in-lab evaluations. Clinical Trials Award #3064 Paralyzed Veterans of America Research Foundation 5/1/2016-4/30/2018 $149,781 Effect of Vibration Exercise on Upper Limb Strength, Function, and Pain Specific Aim: The primary purpose of this pilot randomized control trial is to explore the benefits of vibration dumbbell resistance training over standard dumbbell resistance training to improving upper limb strength, propulsion and transfer function and upper limb pain among manual wheelchair users. Additional Studies that I am Co-I on and assist with but do not provide salary support: Funding: VA Center; VA RR&D Merit Review; VA VISN4 CPPF Enhancement of Motor Cortex Activity in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury PI: Michael Boninger Aim is to develop a neurofeedback paradigm to facilitate activation within the motor cortex of the brain in individuals with tetraplegia using Magnetoencephalography (MEG) recording while imagining or imitating simple movements. Subjects will undergo manual muscle testing of the major joints of the upper limb. Dr. Crytzer assists with ROM and MMT and ASIA neurological classification of participants. Funding: VA Rehabilitation Research and Development Center of Excellence Quantifying distractions during functional BCI applications within a virtual environment PI: Jennifer Collinger Primary aim of this work is to study the effect of distractions on the ability to use electroencephalogram (EEG) based brain-computer interface (BCI) by testing BCI controlled virtual electrical powered wheelchair in a virtual environment to evaluate the effect of external stimuli. Study procedures include an EPW driving assessment in both real world and virtual environments. Dr. Crytzer will assist in assessing participants. American Lung Association. Principal Investigator: Ji-Yeon Choi Telerehabilitation in Lung Transplant Candidates and Recipients Ruth Perkins Kuen Award 2014 Principal Investigator: Ji-Yeon Choi Post-ICU VISYTER: In-Home Tele-Rehabilitation for Adult Intensive Care Unit Survivors and their Family Caregivers A Pilot Study Department of Defense Principal Investigator: J. Peter Rubin, M.D. Adipose Stromal Cell Enriched Autologous Fat Grafting for Treating Pain at Amputation Sites Department of Defense

7 Principal Investigator: J. Peter Rubin, M.D. AMP 30: Autologous Fat Grafting, Amputation Sites Pain: Randomized VA Competitive Pilot Project Funds Power Mobility Screening Tool and Clinical Driving Assessment Principal Investigator: Brad E. Dicianno, MD E. Completed Research Support (selected, in the last three years) T32HD /1/2009 6/30/2011 NIH T32 National Institute of Child Health and Human Development $57,052 Training Rehabilitation Clinicians for Research Careers. Study Title: Effectiveness of an Upper Extremity Exercise Device and Text Messaging in Adults with Spina Bifida, (Mentor: Brad E. Dicianno, MD, MS)nvestigator: Completed a quasi-experimental trial Involving 19 adults with spina bifida who participated in exercise on either a GameCycle or Saratoga Arm ergometer and received text message reminders to exercise Spina Bifida Association Young Investigator Award 7/1/2012 6/30/2013 National Spina Bifid Association/Ashley Rose Foundation $37,500 Pulmonary Function in Adolescents and Adults with Spina Bifida Principal Investigator: Theresa M. Crytzer, DPT, ATP Coordinated all aspects of the study: recruitment, coordination of conduct of exercise testing and Pulmonary function tests with COPD Emphysema and Endocrinology and Metabolism laboratories at the University of Pittsburgh, data collection and analysis, training and oversight of students, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of results. Center for Rehabilitation Research Using Large Databases 10/1/2012 9/30/2013 Mobility and Functional Outcomes from a National Spina Bifida Patient Registry $27,778 Principal Investigator: Brad E. Dicianno, MD, MS nvestigator: Assisted with data coding and analysis of mobility outcomes, and dissemination of findings at Centers for Disease Control Meeting. Goal was to evaluate the predictors of mobility in people with spina bifida. H133E /1/07-9/30/14 US Department of Education/NIDDR $667,589 Research Engineering Research Center on Spinal Cord Injury Principal Investigator: Michael L. Boninger, MD nvestigator. Led focus group and completed qualitative data analysis, and manuscript. Goal was to determine a new research agenda for transfers in the built environment related to recreational environments. 5U01DD Centers for Disease Control 9/1/2012 8/31/14 National Spina Bifida Patient Registry Clinic Demonstration Project $70,000 Principal Investigator: Brad E. Dicianno, MD, MS nvestigator B6789C and B6591R 8/1/2013 7/31/2014 Department of Veterans Affairs $27,832 Center of Excellence on Wheelchair and Associated Rehabilitation Engineering Principal Investigator: Rory Cooper, PhD nvestigator. Assist with development of Virtual Coach and other HERL projects.

8 Christopher and Dana Reeves Foundation HOPE, You Can Rally! Principal Investigator: Theresa M. Crytzer Role: Obtain handcycles for HOPE Network to grow their community handcycling program in southwestern Pennsylvania and the surrounding area to improve health and fitness of people with disabilities, with a focus on those with spinal cord injury. F. Pending (Submitted) NIH National Institute of Child Health and Human Development K01 (submitted 3/14/2016) StudyTitle: Development of an Internet-Based Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention for Adults with Disabilities Mentoring Team: Brad Dicianno (primary), Michael Boninger (secondary), Linda Ewing (secondary mentor) Tentative Committee Review Date: 10/2016 NIH National Student Loan Repayment Program (submitted Study Title: Technology Applications in People with Complex Disabilities Mentor: Brad Dicianno Committee Review Date: Currently under review TEACHING Teaching Spring HRS 2705 Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology ( classroom and clinical instruction; clinical instruction) 4/12-14/2013 Teaching Assistant, If You Can t Breathe, You Can t Function, Mary Massery, York, PA 6/ present Instructor, summer semester. Pediatric (Elective) and Pediatric Physical Therapy, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA 11/4/2008,11/13/2008 Teaching/Lab Assistant. Management of Cardiopulmonary System Dysfunction. Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA 6/25/2007 Guest Lecturer: Adaptive Equipment lecture and lab, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA 6/29/2004, 6/28/2005,6/26/2007 Guest Lecturer. Pulmonary lecture and lab and Life Cycle I (Pediatrics), Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA 6/26/2006 Instructor. Pulmonary lecture and lab, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA 7/13/2006 Instructor. Adaptive Equipment lecture and lab, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA 6/21/2005, 6/12/2006,6/12/2007 Guest Lecturer. Typical Development lab, Slippery Rock University 8/24/2006 to 8/27/2006 Teaching Assistant to Mary Massery. If You Can t Breathe, You Can t Function. Knoxville, TN

9 Students Supervised American Student Placements in Rehabilitation Engineering Students 6/2010-8/2010 Keyona Smith (co-supervised with Brad Dicianno, MD) Undergraduate Student Bennett College for Women 6/2011-8/2012 Roohi Kapoor, PT Graduate Student Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi, India Masters in Rehabilitation Science and Technology Students 9/2015 5/2016 Adam Sherman Master s Degree Student 9/2012 5/2014 Yu-Ting Cheng, PT Master s Degree Student Chung Shan Medical University 9/2012 5/2014 Aaron Greenbaum Master s Degree Student University of Michigan 7/2011 present Clinical instructor in the UPMC Center for Assistive Technology Clinic for University of Pittsburgh Rehabilitation Science and Technology students for HRS 2705 and HRS3710 Doctor of Rehabilitation Science and Technology Students 10/2013 present Kalai Tsang IGERT Fellow, Doctoral Student in Rehabilitation Science and Technology University of Rochester Doctor of Physical Therapy Students (Clinical Instruction) 2007 to 2010 Mentor. Professional Exploration Course. Third year physical therapy students, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA 2002 to 2009 Clinical Instructor at Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children. Physical therapy students from the University of Pittsburgh, Duquesne University, and Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA Invited Lectures UPMC Spinal Cord Injury Conference, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Mercy Hospital 5/14/2016.

10 Pediatric Wheelchair Seating and Mobility, Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association Meeting, Seven Springs, PA 10/2015. Wheelchair Service Delivery, FIT-IN Conference, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY (10/2014). Research and Advances in Spina Bifida Care from Birth through Adulthood: Health Related Fitness in Individuals with Spina Bifida, Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference, Instructional Course, Seven Springs, PA, 10/24/2014. Improving Seated Function by Controlling the Paralyzed Trunk with Electrical Stimulation, American Spinal Injury Annual Conference, Denver, CO, 4/19/2012. Adaptive Sports and Exercise Equipment. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, Atlanta, GA 11/17/2012 to 11/18/2012. Presentations for Instructional Courses, Workshops, Seminars, Short Courses Duquesne University, Wheelchair Service Delivery. Pittsburgh, PA 1/22/2015 (in person lecture) and 3/3016 (online lecture). Assistive Technology Service Delivery. Third Annual Muscular Dystrophy Association s Muscle Summit. IUOE Local 66, RIDC Park, Pittsburgh PA, 11/2/2013 Pulmonary Function of Adolescents and Adults with Spina Bifida, Presented at Principal Investigator/Coordinator meeting, Human Engineering Research Laboratories, Veterans Affairs Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Pittsburgh, PA 10/21/2013. Options for Adaptive Exercise. Multiple Sclerosis Support Group, Bakery Square, Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh, 4/22/2013. Cardiopulmonary Assessment in 5 Minutes Or Less, Presented at Faculty/Staff in-service, Center for Assistive Technology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA 2/27/2013. Adaptive Equipment in Pediatrics, School of Physical Therapy, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA, 6/18/2012. Case Study Using a Multisystem Impairment Evaluation; Postural Drainage; Manually Assisted Breathing Techniques, OT/PT in-service, The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pittsburgh, PA, 4/17/09. Positioning and Postural Drainage. Para-educator in-service. The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pittsburgh, PA, 4/3/09 Case Study Presentation. Evidence in Practice Mini-Lecture Series. Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA, 3/27/2009 & 5/30/2008. Occupational/Physical Therapy Collaboration. Panel discussion. Chatham University, Pittsburgh, PA 11/18/2008, 11/14/2007, 11/29/2006. Positioning, Postural Drainage and Manually Assisted Breathing Techniques. Brown Bag Luncheon Series. The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pittsburgh, PA, 10/15/08.

11 LIKO Lift Transfers with Students Returning to School Post Surgery. Para-educator Variety Pack Training Series. The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pittsburgh, PA, 3/13 and 3/14/2008 What You Can Do in 2 Minutes or Less to Improve Breathing. Brown Bag Luncheon Series. The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pittsburgh, PA, 1/13/2006. Pediatric Respiration. Brown Bag Luncheon Series. The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pittsburgh, PA, 1/2005. Respiratory Development and Issues in Pediatrics. Act 48 after school in-service. The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pittsburgh, PA, 3/3/2004. Respiratory Development and Issues in Pediatrics. Pediatric Study Group. The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children, Pittsburgh, PA, 5/30/2003. SERVICE Committee Participation Serve as Peer Review for the Following Journals present Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation present Assistive Technology Journal present American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation present Journal of Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine present Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development Serve as Peer Reviewer of Grants present VA In-House reviewer, Human Engineering Research Laboratories, VAPHS Volunteer Committees/Community Service Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association 10/2015-present Health and Wellness Committee, Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America 2014 present Inclusive Fitness Committee The Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association 2015-present Prevention and Wellness Committee of the Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Association 10/ Co-chair, Pediatric Special Interest Group, elected for 2+ years of service Human Engineering Research Laboratories 2015-present Chair, Social Committee 2015-present Member, Organizational Committee 1/2014-present Member, Safety Committee The University of Pittsburgh/University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 5/2014 Introduction to Wheelchairs for R.E.U./ASPIRE interns 3/2012 Introduction to Wheelchairs to University of Pittsburgh Medical Students 1/4/2012 Investing Now Hands-on-Science, Intro to Wheelchairs to high school students 2010, 2011 Mentor, Job Shadow Day to students from Pittsburgh Public Schools

12 The Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania: 2012 to present Member, Spina Bifida Association Housing Committee 2010 to present Member, Spina Bifida Association Program Committee, 2011 Volunteer, adaptive exercise class coordinator/instructor The Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children: 2008 to 2009 Member, Grieving and Loss Committee, Member, 2008 to 2009 Member, Early Childhood Transitional Committee 2007 to 2009 Member, Para-educator Subcommittee of Staff Development 2006 to 2009 Member, Early Childhood Blending Committee 2006 to 2009 Volunteer, Sibshop Harmarville Outreach Programs and Education (HOPE) Network, Healthsports Program , 2012-present Volunteer Assistant Coach, Junior s adaptive sports program 2005 to 2006 Volunteer Coach, Steel City Starz, Women s wheelchair basketball team Extracurricular 2011 Toastmasters International, North Hills Toastmaster Club #2472, Wexford, PA 9/2010 7/2011 Silver Sneakers Instructor, Urban Active, Bakery Square, Pittsburgh, PA