David A. Brown, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Senior Vice President

Dean, School of Health Professions

Interim Director, Division of Rehabilitation Sciences

davibrow@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3001

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Rachelle Mainard, JD, MBA, CRA

Administrator (School of Nursing School of Health Professions)

ramainar@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-4812

Leti Ford

Director, Business Operations (School of Nursing / School of Health Professions)

ltford@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3002

Priscilla Juárez

Communications and Community Initiatives Manager

pljuarez@utmb.edu

Judy Wolf

Executive Assistant

jwolf@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3001

Hyacinth Woods

Business Coordinator

hewoods@utmb.edu

P: 409-747-1608

Christine Baker, EdD, PT, FAPTA

Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs

cbaker@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3004

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Dana Wild, PT, PhD

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs

dlwild@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-9437

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Kyle Beede

Communications Coordinator

kfbeede@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3023

Darlene Bordelon

Academic Affairs Program Manager

debordel@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-9411

Michelle Conley

Student Affairs Program Manager

maconley@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3006

Taylor Landrum

Coordinator II

tllandru@utmb.edu

P: 409-266-1800

Matthew (Matt) Melero

Administrative Associate

mpmelero@utmb.edu

P:409-772-3030

J. Shayne Washington, EdD

Director of the Student Success Center for SHP/SON

jswashin@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3054

Thandizo Yobe , EdD

Sr. Specialist for Learning

thyobe@utmb.edu

P: 409-772 3005

Carole A. Tucker, PT, PhD

Professor, Nutrition, Metabolism and Rehabilitation Sciences

Associate Dean for Research, School of Health Professions

Chair and Professor, Physical Therapy

Director, Center for Health Promotion, Performance, and Rehabilitation Research (CHPPRR)

cartucke@utmb.edu

P: 409-747-1637

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Matthew Lakich, MPH

Research Operations Manager

mnlakich@utmb.edu

P:409-747-1639

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Johanna Murton, MA

Research Development Specialist I

jomurton@utmb.edu

P:409-266-0225

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Eddie Salazar, PhD, MLS(ASCP)^cm

Chair

Associate Professor of Instruction

Program Director, DCLS program

jhsalaza@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3044

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Amanda Beauchamp

Senior Medical Lab Scientist

anthurma@utmb.edu

P:210-422-0044

Sarah Burnet-Greenup, MS, MLS(ASCP)^cmSBB^cm

Assistant Professor of Instruction

saburnet@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3056

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Carol Carman, PhD

Associate Professor of Instruction

cabartsc@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-9473

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Janet Enderle, PhD, BS, MLS(ASCP)^cm

Assistant Professor of Instruction

Director of Clinical Education

jlenderl@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3011

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Muneeza Esani, PhD, MPH, MT(ASCP)

Associate Professor of Instruction

Program Director, Undergraduate Programs

muesani@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-9456

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Janet Ferguson, AA

Admissions Coordinator

jebohn@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3055

Daniel González, MSMLS, MLS(ASCP)^cmSC^cmPBT^cm

Assistant Professor of Instruction

dagonza1@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3035

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Mark Hackfeld, BS

Software Systems Specialist II

mahackfe@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-9474

Marcela Lizarraga, PA(ASCP), PhD

Assistant Professor of Instruction

Program Director, Pathologists' Assistant Programs

mclizarr@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3024

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Tina-Marie Means

Program Manager

tmmeans@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3057

Emmanuel Maati Nyangau, MS, MLS(ASCP)^cm

Assistant Professor of Instruction

Technical Supervisor – General Laboratory/Spec. Coagulation

emnyanga@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3055

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Rajkumar Rajendran, DCLS, MS, MLS(ASCP)^cm

Assistant Professor of Instruction

rarajend@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3098

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Diana Riddle, MSTM, SBB(ASCP)^cm

Assistant Professor of Instruction

dlriddle@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3034

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Juan Rojo, PhD, MLS(ASCP)^cm

Assistant Professor of Instruction

jurojo@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-9476

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Julie Soder, DCLS, MS, MLS(ASCP)^cm

Assistant Professor of Instruction

jksoder@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-5696

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Leonce H. Thierry, MS, MT(ASCP) CHES

Clinical Assistant Professor of Instruction

lthierry@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-9475

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Niti Vyas, DCLS, MLS(ASCP)cm

Assistant Professor of Instruction

nivyas@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3085

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LeeAnn Walker, MEd; MT(ASCP) SBB

Assistant Professor of Instruction

Program Director, SBB

lpwalker@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-9477

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Leah Williamson, MHS, PA(ASCP)^cm

Assistant Professor of Instruction

Director, Pathologists' Assistant Clinical Education

legwilli@utmb.edu

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Elizabeth Lyons, PhD, MPH

Grace Bucksch Gnitzinger Distinguished Professor in Aging

Chair

Associate Professor

ellyons@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-2575

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Blair H. Brown, MS, RDN, LD, CNSC

Assistant Professor

Program Director, Master of Science and Dietetic Internship

Director of Clinical Education

bhbrown@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-9862

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Claudia Sealey-Potts, PhD, RD, LDN, FAND

Professor

Director of Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (DCN)

cvsealey@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-2578

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David A. Brown, PT, PhD, FAPTA

Senior Vice President

Dean, School of Health Professions

Professor

davibrow@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3001

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Crystal C. Douglas, PhD, RDN/LD

Associate Professor

ccdougla@utmb.edu

P: 409-747-1609

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Chelsea B. Hoover, MS, RD, LD

Assistant Professor

cbhoover@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-2578

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Emily Lantz, PhD

Assistant Professor

ejlantz@utmb.edu

P: 409-742-0643

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Mi Jung Lee, PhD, BSOT

Assistant Professor

mijlee@utmb.edu

P: 409-742-9446

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Lana Long

Administrative Associate

lmlong@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-2578

Christopher Messenger, PhD, MS, RD, LD, CNSC

Assistant Professor

cmmessen@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3308

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Melissa (Missy) Morrow, PhD

A. Russell Shearn Moody Distinguished Chair in Neurological Rehabilitation

Professor

Associate Director, Center for Health Promotion, Performance, and Rehabilitation Research (CHPPRR)

memorrow@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-9446

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Chavela Riotutar, MS

Coordinator

clriotut@utmb.edu

Leila Robinson

Administrative Manager

le3robin@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-9683

Marnin J. Romm, PhD, MSc

CIPM Program Recruitment Director, CIPM Program Developer, Director and Lead Lecturer

Adjunct Assistant Professor, Certificate in Interdisciplinary Pain Management

mjromm@utmb.edu

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Claudia Sealey-Potts, PhD, RD, LDN, FAND

Professor

Director of Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (DCN)

cvsealey@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-2578

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Carole A. Tucker, PT, PhD

Professor, Nutrition, Metabolism and Rehabilitation Sciences

Associate Dean for Research, School of Health Professions

Chair and Professor, Physical Therapy

Director, Center for Health Promotion, Performance, and Rehabilitation Research (CHPPRR)

cartucke@utmb.edu

P: 409-747-1637

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Frank P. Ward, EdD, MSA, PA

Associate Professor

Program Director, Master of Science in Health Professions

frward@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-9552

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Jyothi Gupta PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA

Professor & Chair

Robert K. Bing Distinguished Professor

jygupta@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3062

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Karen Aranha, PhD, OT

Associate Professor of Instruction

kaaranha@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3040

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Amber B. Armstead, DrPH, OTR, BCPR

Assistant Professor

abarmste@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3082

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Elizabeth Botello

Administrative Coordinator

ejbotell@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3062

Amy Boyd, OTD, OTR

Assistant Professor of Instruction

aeboyd@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3090

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Diane Collins, PhD, OT

Associate Professor

dicollin@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3080

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April Cowan, OTD, OTR, CHT

Associate Professor of Instruction

Program Director, Post-Professional Doctorate in OT

accowan@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3076

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Aisha Fuentes

Administrative Associate

aifuente@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3060

Kyra Gainous, OTD, OTR

Assistant Professor of Instruction

Level I Fieldwork Coordinator

kogainou@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3062

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Lima Ghulmi, OTD, OTR

Assistant Professor of Instruction

Academic Capstone Experiential Coordinator (ACEC)

lighulmi@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3090

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Claudia Hilton, PhD, OTR, MBA, FAOTA

Associate Professor

clhilton@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3079

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Riqiea F. Kitchens, PhD, OTR, BCPR, CSRS

Assistant Professor

rikitche@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3064

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Chih-Ying (Cynthia) Li, PhD, OTR

Assistant Professor

chili@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-9492

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Karthik Mani, OTD, MSc, OTR, FACOT

Assistant Professor

Level II Fieldwork Coordinator

kamani@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3060

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Loree Pryor, OTD, OTR

Associate Professor of Instruction

lepryor@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3077

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Carol Zaricor, OTD, OTR, c/NDT

Assistant Professor of Instruction

aczarico@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-9499

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Carole A Tucker, PT, PhD

Chair and Professor, Physical Therapy

Associate Dean for Research, School of Health Professions

Professor, Nutrition, Metabolism and Rehabilitation Sciences

Director, Center for Health Promotion, Performance, and Rehabilitation Research (CHPPRR)

cartucke@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Janna McGaugh, ScD, PT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Associate Chair of Academics

Program Director, Residential DPT

Associate Professor (tenure)

jamcgaug@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Lindsay M. Allen, DPT, MBA, PT, OCS, SCS, FAAOMPT

Assistant Professor of Instruction

liallen@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Benjamin D. Brightwell, PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS, FAAOMPT, PhD(c)

Assistant Professor of Instruction

bebright@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Gregory Brusola, DPT, PhD, PT, MSCS

Assistant Professor

Program Director of Hybrid Track DPT Program

gabrusol@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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R. Lucas Burns, PT, DPT, NCS

Assistant Professor of Instruction

rlburns@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Tony Chao, PT, DPT, PhD

Assistant Professor

tochao@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Erin M. Cottos, DPT, PT

Assistant Professor of Instruction

ercottos@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Sharon Dunnivan-Mitchell, PT, DPT, DHSc, NCS, CHSE

Assistant Professor

shdunniv@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Laurie W. Farroni, DPT, PT, PCS

Associate Professor of Instruction

ljwarrin@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Memrie D. Ferguson PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Assistant Professor of Instruction

mdfergus@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Steven R. Fisher, PhD, PT, GCS

Professor

stfisher@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Rebecca Galloway, PhD, PT, GCS, CEEAA

Associate Professor of Instruction

regallow@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Lynne Hughes PhD, PT, OCS, MTC

Associate Professor and Director of Bridge PTA to DPT Program

lyhughes@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Sue Klappa, PT, MPT, PhD

Professor

sgklappa@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Mansoo, Ko, PhD

Associate Professor

mako@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Adrianna Laprea Ellis, DPT, PT

Assistant Professor of Instruction

alellis@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Laura Oppermann, DPT, PT

Assistant Professor of Instruction

Director of Clinical Education, DPT Residential Program

lmopperm@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Mary Donna Piazza

Software Systems Specialist II

mpiazza@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

Ryan Pontiff, PT, DPT, PhD, OCS, FAAOMPT

Assistant Professor of Instruction

Director of Clinical Education, Hybrid DPT Program

rypontif@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Crystalyn Richard, DPT, PT, GCS, CEEAA

Assistant Professor of Instruction

cryricha@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Mandeep Sandhu, PT, PhD

Assistant Professor

masandhu@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Angie L. Sheinall

Coordinator II, PT Clinical Education

alsheina@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-8855

Jeanne M. Smith, DPT, PT, OCS, SCS, MTC, STC

Assistant Professor of Instruction

Director of Clinical Education, PT Bridge Program

jeamsmit@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Donna Swanson

Coordinator II, PT Admissions

dlswanso@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

Shih-Chiao Tseng, PT, PhD, CBIS, CEEAA

Associate Professor

shtseng@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Alison Vargo, PT, ScD, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Assistant Professor of Instruction

ajvargo@utmb.edu

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James Walrath, DPT, PT

Assistant Professor of Instruction

jawalrat@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Rodney L. Welsh, PhD, PT, OTR

Assistant Professor

rlwelsh@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

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Robyn Williams

Administrative Manager

rwilliam@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-3068

José D. Rojas, PhD, RRT, RPFT, FAARC

Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Associate Professor and Chair, Respiratory Care

Interim Director of Clinical Education

jdrojas@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-9405

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Bruce Adcock, M.Ed, RRT, RRT-NPS, CHSE

Associate Professor of Instruction

bradcock@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-5678

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Daneen Nastars, DHSc, RRT, RRT-ACCS

Associate Professor of Instruction

Program Director

danastar@utmb.edu

P: 409-747-1631

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Sachin Patel, MHA, RRT, RRT-ACCS

Assistant Professor of Instruction

sk3patel@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-5693

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Gina Rovello-Martinez

Coordinator II

garovell@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-5693

Brian K. Walsh, PhD, RRT, RRT-NPS, RRT-ACCS, RPFT, FAARC

Associate Professor

MSRC Bridge Program Director

bkwalsh@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-5693

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Melissa Yanes, MS, RRT-ACCS

Assistant Professor of Instruction

mjyanes@utmb.edu

P: 409-772-9582

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