Michelle Donahue, PT, DPT, EdD, PCS, is a Clinical Professor, Director of Clinical Education, and Undergraduate Program Director in the Physical Therapy department at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY. She is also the training director of the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center. She received her Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Physical Therapy degree from Nazareth College, a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Shenandoah University, and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of New England. Dr. Donahue’s clinical background includes Early Intervention, school-based therapy, and community-based recreational opportunities. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, she teaches professional development courses in the curriculum. Her scholarship focuses on clinical education, student success, pediatric physical therapy education, and preparation to enter the workforce.

Dr. Lauren Snowdon, PT, DPT, Ed.D. has been a practicing physical therapist since 2001. She currently serves as a Director of Clinical Education and Assistant Professor in Seton Hall University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program teaching courses focused on neurologic physical therapy practice and clinical education. Over the course of her career, Dr. Snowdon has developed expertise in advanced clinical practice, professional collaboration, and leadership through her roles as a Clinical Manager, Site Coordinator for Clinical Education, and Neurologic Residency Program Director at a top rehabilitation center. She is actively engaged in research and has presented locally and nationally on varied topics including leadership training, clinical education, interprofessional education, evidence-based practice, and JEDI. She has contributed to the advancement of the profession through her leadership as Co-Chair of the New York/New Jersey Physical Therapy Clinical Education Consortium and as a member of the Academy of Neurologic Physical Therapy’s Moving Forward Task Force.

Michelle T. Nunno-Evans PT, DPT is an Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Physical Therapy at Utica University in Utica NY.
I received my BS in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College and tDPT from Utica University. I am an Advanced Credentialed Clinical Instructor, LSVT BIG Certified, and AHA BLS certified Instructor. I actively practice with geriatric and acute care populations and my research interests include topics related to clinical education, DEI initiatives, and intergenerational education opportunities with a focus on health promotion and wellness, Tele-health and Student run Pro-Bono services. I have been an active member of the APTA since 1981. I have previously served on the APTA Central district’s Nominating committee for 2 terms and have served as the Vice Chair for two terms. I have been an active member of the NYNJ Clinical Education Consortium since 2012 and am currently serving as Vice Chair.
Utica University, Utica, NY 13502; mtnunnoe@utica.edu

Darryl Young, PT, DPT, WCS, is an Assistant Clinical Professor and Director of Clinical Education for the PT Education Department at SUNY Upstate Medical University. She received her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2010 and has been practicing in outpatient private practice, specializing in pelvic health. Since moving into a full-time faculty role in 2018, she has been teaching professional behavior and documentation content. Her research interests include both physical therapy education and pelvic health.

Kelly Meyers is a Senior Physical Therapist and Site Coordinator of Clinical Education at Upstate University Hospital. She has been in full time clinical practice at Upstate for almost 28 yrs, graduating from Ithaca College and Upstate Medical University. She has Pilates, Dance Medicine, Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Functional Nutrition Certifications. She has been an active member in the NYNJ Clinical Education Consortium since taking over the role of SCCE in 2015. She currently serves as a Clinical Education Commissioner in ACAPT and was a Clinical Director at Large for the NCCE prior to that. She has had the opportunity to present on clinical education topics at the APTA ELC several times as well as APTA Combined Sections Meetings.

Julie Fineman is the Director of Clinical Education and a Clinical Associate Professor for the Marist Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Prior to joining Marist, Julie worked in the field of adult neurologic rehabilitation with specialty in the area of traumatic spinal cord and brain injuries as well as treatment for individuals with Parkinson’s disease. She has served on faculty at Stony Brook University, New York Medical College and Dominican College Physical Therapy programs. Julie received her BS in Physical Therapy from University of Delaware and her MA, EdM and EdD degrees in Motor Learning & Control from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is a certified and licensed Physical Therapist in the states of NY and MT. Her current research projects are in the area of executive function and motor performance in people with Parkinson’s disease.