Orthotic Prosthetic Technician Expert Witness

Professional Experience

Director of Clinical Services & Education, 2018-present
Myomo, Inc., Cambridge, MA 02142

Clinical Specialist, 2016-2018
Myomo, Inc., Cambridge, MA 02142

Prosthesis Technology Specialist, 2014-2015
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD 20889

Clinical Specialist, 2007-2013
Freedom Innovations, Inc., Irvine, CA 92618

Certified Prosthetist, 2006 — 2007
Abilities Unlimited, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Resident Prosthetist, 2005
Maryland O&P, Baltimore, MD 21286

Orthotic Assistant, 2003-2004
Orthotic Prosthetic Center, Fairfax, VA 22031

Orthotic & Prosthetic Technician, 1999-2001
National Labs, Beltsville, MD

Education

2019 Life Care Planner Program
Capital University Law School, Columbus, OH
2005 Post-Graduate Prosthetist Certificate
California State University Dominguez Hills
2003 Bachelor of Science – Business Administration
Washington Adventist University, Takoma Park, MD
1996 Orthotic Assistant Certificate
Pittsburgh Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, PA
1996 Prosthetic Assistant Certificate
Pittsburgh Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, PA

Certifications

Certified Prosthetist – American Board for Certification  ICHCC Certified Life Care Planner

Affiliations

American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists (AAOP) – member American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association (AOPA) – member
Capital University – Guest Graduate Lecturer (Life Care Planning Certificate) California State University – Dominguez Hills – 2007-2013 (Guest Instructor)

Professional Volunteer Activities

AOPA Member Services Committee – 2020-present AAOP OPIQ Task Force – 2019
Microprocessor Knee Manufacturers Forum – 2012

Guest Lecturer & Presentations

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA (Nov. 7, 2007).
Current Clinical Concepts in Orthotic & Prosthetic Rehabilitation, VHA O&P Education Committee, Long Beach, CA (February 8, 2008).
PrimeFare West Regional Scientific Symposium 2008, Salt Lake City, UT (February 15, 2008).
Ortopedteknik 2008, Gothenburg, Sweden (April 17-19, 2008).
Amputee Coalition of America 2009 National Conference, Atlanta, GA (June 20, 2008).
Newington Certificate Program in Orthotics & Prosthetics, Newington, CT (October 7, 2008).
Midwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists 2009 Annual Summer Symposium, Lake Geneva, WI (June 12, 2009).
PrimeFare West Regional Scientific Symposium 2009, Salt Lake City, UT (February 20, 2009).
California State University – Dominguez Hills Prosthetic Certificate Program, Long Beach, CA (April 27, 2009).
Tennessee Society of Orthotics and Prosthetics Annual Meeting, Franklin, TN (September 11, 2009).
American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Certificate Program – Sub Atmospheric.
California State University – Dominguez Hills, Prosthetic Certificate Program, Long Beach, CA (November 30, 2009).
PrimeFare West, Salt Lake City, UT (February 17, 2012).
Canadian Association for Prosthetics and Orthotics (CAPO) 2012 Conference, Victoria, BC, Canada (July 1-4, 2012).
ISPO 2013 World Congress, Hyderabad, India (February 4-7, 2013).
Norwegian Orthopaedics Engineers Autumn Meeting 2013, Trondheim, Norway (November 1-3, 2013).
Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX (August 4, 2017).
California Orthotic & Prosthetic Association Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA (October 3-4, 2017).
26th International Academy of Life Care Planners Annual Symposium, Portland, OR (October 30-31, 2019).

Continuing Education

American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Las Vegas, NV (September 17-20, 2007).
PrimeFare West Regional Scientific Symposium 2008, Salt Lake City, UT (February 15, 2008).
34th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Orlando, FL (February 26-29, 2008).
Ortopedteknik 2008, Gothenburg, Sweden (April 17-19, 2008).
Amputee Coalition of America 2009 National Conference, Atlanta, GA (June 20, 2008).
2008 American Orthotic & Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Chicago, IL (September 10-13, 2008).
Gait & Clinical Movement Analysis Society 2009 Annual Conference, Denver, CO (March 11, 2009).
H.E.L.P.S. OrthoCare Compas Training Course, Chicago, IL (April 24, 2009).
Midwest Chapter American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists 2009 Annual Summer Symposium, Lake Geneva, WI (June 12, 2009).
PrimeFare West Regional Scientific Symposium 2009, Salt Lake City, UT (February 20, 2009).
Tennessee Society of Orthotics and Prosthetics Annual Meeting, Franklin, TN
(September 11, 2009). American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Certificate Program – Sub Atmospheric.
Suspension: Clinical Applications, Evidence & Reimbursement, Chicago, IL (October 10, 2009).
36th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Chicago, IL (February 24-27, 2010).
ISPO World Congress and ORTHOPÄDIE + REHA-TECHNIK, Leipzig, Germany (May 11-14, 2010).
American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Orlando, FL (September 8-October 1, 2010).
FCAAOP Annual Scientific Symposium, Orlando, FL (July 14, 2011).
American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Las Vegas, NV (September 18-21, 2010).
New England Chapter of AAOP Annual Meeting, Warwick, RI, (October 3, 2011).
PrimeFare West, Salt Lake City, UT (February 17, 2012).
38th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Boston, MA (February 20-23, 2012).
ORTHOPÄDIE + REHA-TECHNIK 2012 International Trade Show and World Congress, Leipzig, Germany (May 15–18, 2012).
Canadian Association for Prosthetics and Orthotics (CAPO) 2012 Conference, Victoria, BC, Canada (July 1-4, 2012).
American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Boston, MA (September 6-9, 2012).
VIII National Prosthetics and Orthotics Congress, Antalya, Turkey (Sept. 26-29, 2012).
China International Rehabilitation and Special Equipment Expo 2012, Qingdao, China (October 20-22, 2012).
Osseointegration Conference 2012, Sydney, Australia (November 2-4, 2012).
ISPO 2013 World Congress, Hyderabad, India (February 4-7, 2013).
39th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists, Orlando, FL (February 20-23, 2013).
Norwegian Orthopaedics Engineers Spring Meeting 2013, Trondheim, Amsterdam, The Netherlands (April 26-27, 2013).
No Barriers Summit, Telluride, CO (August 9-11, 2013).
37th Annual Meeting of the American Society for Biomechanics, Omaha, NE (September 5-7, 2013).
O&P World Congress, Orlando, FL (September 18-21, 2013).
ISPO Canada Symposium 2013, Ottowa, Ontario (October 4-5, 2013). Norwegian Orthopaedics Engineers Autumn Meeting 2013, Trondheim, Norway (November 1-3, 2013).
American Orthotic Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Boston, MA (September 8-11, 2016).
Hanger Education Fair, Las Vegas, NV (January 31-February 2, 2017).
43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists, Chicago, IL (March 1-4, 2017).
Texas Chapter of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX (August 4, 2017).
American Orthotic Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Las Vegas, NV (September 6-9, 2017).
40th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hand Therapists, Anaheim, CA (October 12-14, 2017).
California Orthotic & Prosthetic Association Annual Meeting, Long Beach, CA (October 3-4, 2017).
Brain Injury Summit, Vail, CO (January 8-10, 2018).
Pac Rim Orthotic/Prosthetic Conference, Lahaina, HI (January 22-24, 2018).
Hanger Education Fair, Las Vegas, NV (January 30-February 1, 2018).
44th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists, New Orleans, LA (February 14-17, 2018).
American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference & Expo, Salt Lake City, UT (April 19-20).
Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference, Orlando, FL (August 19-22, 2018).
American Orthotic Prosthetic Association National Assembly, Vancouver, BC (September 26-29, 2018).
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly, Orlando, FL (Oct 25-27, 2018).
45th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists, New Orleans, LA (March 6-9, 2019).
American Orthotic and Prosthetic Association 102nd National Assembly, Las Vegas, NV (September 25-28, 2019).
26th International Academy of Life Care Planners Annual Symposium, Portland, OR (October 30-31, 2019).
International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals Annual Conference, Portland, OR (October 31 – November 2, 2019).
46th Annual Meeting and Scientific Symposium of the American Academy of Orthotists, Chicago, IL (March 4-6, 2020).