Impact Stories

These stories highlight the students, residents, clinicians, researchers, and program recipients whose journeys are shaped by stronger mobility care, and how investments in education, research, and clinical excellence create lasting impact across lives, communities, and a future that moves us forward

Emily Dinelli

Emily Dinelli earned her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from West Texas A&M University and her M.P.O. from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Emily recently completed her Ph.D. in

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Elizabeth Ibata-Arens

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

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Stefania Fatone

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

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Brittany Moores

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

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Tiffany Graham

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

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Olivia Collavo

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

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Lisa Abernethy

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,

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Adrina Savor

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

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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

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Goeran Fiedler

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

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Noah-Rosenblatt

Noah Rosenblatt

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

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Satria Ardianuari

Satria Ardianuari

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

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