Academic Background

• Boston University, Sargent College, Boston, MA BS Physical Therapy
• Boston University, Sargent College, Boston, MA MS Physical Therapy

Current Appointments

• Instructor, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Dept. of Pediatrics
• Adjunct Faculty, Suffolk University Dept. of Public Management, Health Administration
• Lecturer, Tufts University School of Medicine, Dept. of Pediatrics, Boston, MA

Other Affiliations

• Coordinator of Educational and Research Programs, FUNfitness Healthy Athletes Programs, Special Olympics International;
• Advisory Board, Institute for Community Inclusion, UMass-Boston
• Board of Directors, Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm.

Clinical / Professional Interests

• Public policy developments in the field of developmental disabilities
• Physical activity in children and youth with developmental disabilities
• Effectiveness of therapeutic interventions for children with developmental impairments
• Hippotherapy
• Community-based service needs for persons with intellectual impairment
• Implementation of services in developing countries.