NY NJ Physical Therapy Clinical Education Consortium

Our Mission
The regional leader in Physical Therapist clinical education, the NYNJPTCEC is an innovative group that fosters partnership and collaboration between academic, clinical and professional organizations through a research driven approach to positively impacting and supporting clinical education.
Our Vision
The NYNJPTCEC seeks to be a change agent in the evolution of clinical education, empowering clinicians and academicians to create a culture of excellence through active engagement, connecting clinic to classroom and elevating the standards of clinical education at regional and national levels.
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Meet The Executive Team

Michelle Donahue
Co-Chair
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.

Lauren Snowdon
Co-Chair
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
Vice Chair
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
Treasurer
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
Clinical Member At Large
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
Secretary
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.
Meet The Nominating Team

Jaime Bicknell
Dr. Jaime Bicknell PT, DPT, MPT, is the Director of Clinical Education and Clinical Assistant Professor. She is a three time graduate of Clarkson University, receiving her Bachelor of Science in Business and Technology Management (2005), Master of Physical Therapy (2007) and Doctor of Physical Therapy (2007). Dr. Bicknell practiced with patients with musculoskeletal and neurological dysfunction before becoming trained in pelvic health in 2016. Dr. Bicknell became an American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties (ABPTS) Women’s Health Clinical Specialist in 2020 and continued her specialty training receiving her Certificate of Achievement in Pelvic Health Physical Therapy (CAPP-Pelvic) through the Academy of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy in 2021. Dr. Bicknell is a fitness coach and avid runner. She is passionate about promoting health and wellness in the female population with special interest in pelvic floor issues in the postpartum patient. Dr. Bicknell is an active member in the New York Physical Therapy Association (NYPTA) Eastern District and the New York/New Jersey (NYNJ) Consortium of Clinical Educators, and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Sections on Pelvic Health and Clinical Education. Locally, Dr. Bicknell is a member of the Potsdam Central School Health and Wellness Committee.

Dana Fleming

Kristen Mooney
Kristen Mooney, PT, DPT, is the Director of Clinical Education and clinical assistant professor at Binghamton University. She is Board Certified as a Neurologic Clinical Specialist and has practiced in an outpatient setting for over 20 years. She teaches clinical management of patients in the acute care environment and those with neurologic conditions.
A practicing clinician for over 22 years, Dr. Mooney earned her post-professional DPT from the University of Montana and MS in Physical Therapy from Ithaca College. She has ABD status for her PhD through Binghamton University and plans to investigate facilities’ willingness to accept a DPT student for her first full-time clinical education experience.
Our Member Institutions
- Binghamton University
- Clarkson University
- College of Staten Island
- Columbia University
- Daemen University
- Hunter College
- Dominican College
- D'Youville University
- Kean University
- Ithaca College
- Long Island University
- Marist University
- Mercy College
- Nazareth University
- New York Institute of Technology
- New York University
- New York Medical College
- Russell Sage College
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
- SUNY Upstate Medical University at Syracuse
- SUNY Downstate - Brooklyn
- Seton Hall University
- Stockton University
- SUNY Stony Brook
- Touro College - Bay Shore
- Touro College - Manhattan
- University of Buffalo
- Utica University
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PO Box 6000 Kristen Mooney, PT, DPT, NCS Director of Clinical Education Clinical Assistant Professor 607.777.6141 Geena Mocniak, PT, DPT, OCS Assistant Director of Clinical Education Clinical Assistant Professor 607-777-4766 |
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8 Main St Box 5880 Jaime Bicknell PT Director of Clinical Education Clinical Assistant Professor 315.268.3786 |
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2800 Victory Boulevard, Room 207 Amanda Rotondo, PT, DPT, CKTP Director of Clinical Education Assistant Professor 718-982-3153 |
710 West 168th Street, 8th Floor Mahlon Stewart, PT, DPT, GCS Director of Clinical Education Assistant Professor Danielle Struble-Fitzsimmons, PT, DPT, PhD Assistant Director of Clinical Education Assistant Professor 212.305.0565 |
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4380 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14226 Theresa Kolodziej, PhD, PT, DPT Director of Clinical Education 716. 839. 8412 Colleen Corcoran PT, DPT Associate Director of Clinical Education 716.566.7863 |
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425 E 25th Street, Room BC004E New York, NY 10010 Nicki Silberman, PT, PhD, DPT Director of Clinical Education 212.396.7124 |
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470 Western Highway Orangeburg, NY 10962 Mark Amir PT,DPT,MPH, DipMDT Assistant Professor Director of Clinical Education 845.848.6045 |
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320 Porter Avenue, KAB 341 Lynn Rivers, PT, PhD 716-698-0991 |
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NAAB-416 1000 Morris Ave. Union, NJ 07083 Caitlin Boyko, PT, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, CSCS Director of Clinical Education 908-737-6173 |
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953 Danby Rd. Ithaca, NY 14850 Megan Hotchkiss, PT, DPT Director of Clinical Education 607.274.1385 Kayleigh Plumeau, PT, DPT Associate Director of Clinical Education 607.274.5820 |
Brooklyn Campus 1 University Plaza Lisa Bradley, PT, DPT, MSW Director of Clinical Education Assistant Professor Dept. of Physical Therapy Nia Irene Mensah PT, DPT, PCS Assistant Director of Clinical Education Assistant Professor |
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3399 North Rd, AH -231 Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Julie Fineman, PT, EdD Director of Clinical Education Clinical Assistant Professor |
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555 Broadway Ruth Lyons Hansen, PT, DPT, CCS Director of Clinical Education Associate Professor Kathryn Ryans PT, DPT, CLT-LANA Director of Clinical Education Associate Professor |
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4245 East Avenue Rochester, NY 14618 Michelle Donahue PT, DPT, EdD, PCS Director of Clinical Education Clinical Professor 585.389.5130 Mary Therese Novak PT, DPT, MBA Director of Clinical Education Associate Clinical Professor 585-389-2914 |
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500 Building, Room 501 Eric Greenberg, PT, DPT, SCS Assistant Director of Clinical Education 516-686-7912 |
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380 2nd Avenue, 4th floor
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School of Health Sciences and Practice Valhalla, NY 10595 Janet Dolot PT, DPT Director of Clinical Education 914-594-4875 |
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65 1st Street Jennifer Aiossa, PT, DPT Lauren Tourtellott, PT, DPT, NCS, CSCS
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Dana Fleming, PT, DPT Director of Clinical Education Nancy Mingelgreen, PT, DPT, CLT Director of Clinical Education 973.972.9544 Nancy.Mingelgreen@shp.rutgers.edu Dennise Krencicki PT, DPT, MA Director of Clinical Education 856.566.6453 |
750 E Adams Street Syracuse, NY 13210 Darryl Young, PT, DPT, WCS Director of Clinical Education 315.464.6886 Julie Lombardi, PT, DPT, NCS Director of Clinical Education 315.464.6919 |
Box 16, 450 Clarkson Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11203
Director of Clinical Education Assistant Professor 718. 270.7721 |
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Interprofessional Health Sciences Campus Lauren Snowdon, PT, DPT, EdD Director of Clinical Education 973-542-6733 Jessica Dunn, PT, DPT |
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101 Vera King Farris Drive Matt Romen, PT, DPT Director of Clinical Education 609.652.4210 |
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Kristen Kagan, PT, DPT, MS Director of Clinical Education – Stony Brook Campus 631-444-6931 Dawn Blatt PT, DPT 631.444.3255 Stefanie Olin, PT, DPT |
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1700 Union Boulevard Kristen Krawczyk Director of Clinical Education 631.665.1600 |
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27 West 23rd Street, 6th Floor New York, NY 10010 Reema Thakkar, PT, DPT Director of Clinical Education 212.463.0400 x5255 |
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3435 Main Street Kimball Tower Room 526 Buffalo, NY 14214
Assistant Director of Clinical Education 716.829.6725 |
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1600 Burrstone Road Romano Hall Room 310 Shelly Nunno-Evans, PT, DPT Director of Clinical Education 315.272.6298 Samantha Marocco, PT, DPT, MS, EdD Assistant Director of Clinical Education 315.792-3075 |