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

Satria Ardianuari Background Satria Ardianuari is a Research Associate at the VA Center for Limb Loss and MoBility (VA CLiMB) in Seattle, WA. He is also a PhD candidate in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington, pursuing concentrations in Biomechanics and Biomechanical Engineering. Satria holds a master’s in Rehabilitation

Jaclyn ‘Meg’ Sions Background Dr. Sions is an Associate Professor at the University of Delaware in the Department of Physical Therapy. She obtained her Master of Physical Therapy from West Virginia University, her Doctor of Physical Therapy from Temple University, and her PhD in Biomechanics and Movement Science from the

Graci Finco Background Graci Finco, PhD, CPO is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at Texas Christian University. She directs the Limb Loss and Difference Lab, where her research focuses on improving prosthetic care for people with limb loss (i.e. amputation etiology) and limb difference (i.e. congenital etiology).

Kinsey Herrin Background Kinsey Herrin is a Senior Research Scientist in the School of Mechanical Engineering and the Director of the Human Interface Design Development and Engineering lab. She is an American Board Certified Prosthetist/Orthotist and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthotists and Prosthetists. Her research focuses on