Elizabeth Ibata-Irens Background Elizabeth is a Master of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics – Research program graduate at Northwestern University and new clinical resident at Hanger Clinic in the Chicago area.  Why did you apply? I applied for the 2025 Fuel the Future of O&P Scholarship, seeking essential financial support

Stefania Fatone Background Dr. Stefania Fatone is a Professor and Associate Chair in the University of Washington Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Program Director of the UW Prosthetics and Orthotics Program, and Director of OPAL. She has an undergraduate degree in prosthetics and orthotics and a PhD from La Trobe University

Brittany Moores Background Brittany is a Board Certified Prosthetist Orthotist and PhD. candidate in the Department of Human Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences at Northeastern University. Her research integrates clinical biomechanics, preference, prescription, and communication to better understand the relationship between prosthetists and their patients to improve prosthetist satisfaction, patient outcomes,

Tiffany Graham Background Tiffany is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She received her bachelor’s degree in Engineering Science from Trinity University and her master’s degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She has served on the Academy’s Board of Directors Executive Committee

Olivia Collavo Background Olivia is a Board Eligible Orthotist and current Prosthetic Resident based in Chicago. She is dedicated to providing patient-centered care that helps individuals maximize mobility, independence, and quality of life through innovative orthotic and prosthetic solutions. Her clinical interests include optimizing prosthetic & orthotic fit and function,

Lisa Abernethy Background Lisa Abernethy, MSPO, CPO/L, is the Associate Director of Clinical Education in the Baylor Prosthetics and Orthotics Master’s degree program. She is currently the Co-Chair of the AAOP Craniofacial Society, the Secretary of the Texas Society of O&P Professionals, and a POP ambassador. Lisa is passionate about

Adrina Savor Background I am originally from Sun Prairie, Wisconsin and am finishing up my last residency rotation through Baylor College of Medicine. I enjoy spending my free time hiking around in nature and traveling.  Why did you apply? I applied for the Chester Haddan Scholarship because graduate school is

Amanda Kemper Expression of Gratitude “I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for receiving the ABC Orthotist and Prosthetist Scholarship. This honor has been far more than a source of financial assistance—it has served as a foundation upon which I’ve been able to grow into the clinician, researcher, and

Goeran Fiedler Background Goeran is a credentialed Prosthetist & Orthotist with 12 years of clinical work experience and holding graduate degrees in Clinical Engineering/Biomechanics as well as Health Sciences. Currently serving as Associate Professor in the University of Pittsburg MSPO program. His research interests include improving the quality and quantity

Noah Rosenblatt Background Dr. Rosenblatt received his PhD in biomedical engineering from Boston University, and completed his post-doctoral training at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)in the Biomechanics Research Lab under the mentorship of Dr. Mark Grabiner. He then continued at UIC as a Research Associate Professor, teaching biomechanics