Celia M Pechak, PT, PhD, MPH CURRICULUM VITAE May 2015

Celia M Pechak, PT, PhD, MPH CURRICULUM VITAE May 2015 BUSINESS ADDRESS: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) College of Health Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program 1101 N Campbell (physical location) 500 W University (mailing address) El Paso, Texas 79968 915-747-7289 cmpechak@utep.edu LICENSE: Texas Physical Therapy License #1105310 ACADEMIC PREPARATION: Institution Location Degree Date Major Texas Woman s Univ Dallas, Texas PhD 2007 Physical Therapy University of Hawaii Honolulu, Hawaii MPH 1995 Public Health Marquette University Milwaukee, Wisconsin BS 1985 Physical Therapy PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT: Employer Location Position Date UTEP El Paso, Texas Assistant Professor 2009-present UT Health Sci Center Tyler, Texas Senior Physical Therapist 2006-2009 Mother Frances Tyler, Texas Staff Physical Therapist 2001-2006 UT Health Sci Center Tyler, Texas Rehab Coordinator 1997-2001 Gardendale Rehab Jacksonville, Texas Director, Rehabilitation 1996-1997 Hale Nani Rehab Honolulu, Hawaii Director, Physical Therapy 1994-1996 Hilo Hospital Hilo, Hawaii Staff Physical Therapist 1991-1993 Dooley Foundation Kathmandu, Nepal Physiotherapy Faculty 1990 Rehab Temp Inc Dallas, Texas Contract Physical Therapist 1989-1990 Seattle VA Medical Center Seattle, Washington Physical Therapist 1985-1989 SCHOLARLY AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES: Publications: 2015 Gonzalez E, Summers C, Pechak C. How should we prepare rehabilitation sciences students to work with low English proficient Spanish-speaking patients? J Allied Health. In press. 2014 Pechak C, Diaz D, Dillon L. Integrating Spanish language training across a physical therapist curriculum: a case report of one program s efforts to promote linguistic competence. Phys Ther. 2014;94(12):1807-1815. PECHAK May 2015 Page 1

2014 Pechak C, Black JD. Proposed guidelines for international clinical education in US-based physical therapist education programs: results of a focus group and Delphi study. Phys Ther. 2014;94(4):1-15. DOI: 10.2522/ptj.20130246 2014 Pechak C, Black JD. Exploring international clinical education in US-based programs: identifying common practices and modifying an existing conceptual model of international service-learning. Physio Theory Pract. 2014;30(2):94-104. DOI:10.3109/09593985.2013.816893 2013 Pechak C, Black JD. Benefits and challenges of international clinical education from a US-based physiotherapist faculty perspective. Physio Research Intl. 2013;18:239-249. DOI: 10.1002/pri.1556 2013 Pechak C, Gonzalez G, Summers C, Capshaw S. Interprofessional education: a pilot study of rehabilitation sciences students participating in interdisciplinary international service-learning. J Allied Health. 2013;42(3):e61-66. 2012 Del Porto H, Pechak C, Smith D, Reed-Jones RJ. Biomechanical effects of obesity on balance. Intl J Exer Sci. 2012;5(4):301-320. 2012 Pechak C. Survey of international clinical education in physical therapist education. J Phys Ther Educ. 2012;26(1):69-77. 2012 Lattanzi JB, Pechak C. Educating globally minded physical therapist students: curriculum strategies to equip the next generation. J Phys Ther Educ. 2012;26(1):55-60. 2011 Lattanzi JB, Pechak C. A conceptual framework for international servicelearning course planning: promoting a foundation for ethical practice in the physical therapy and occupational therapy professions. J Allied Health. 2011;40(2):103-109. 2011 Pechak C, Thompson M. Going global in physical therapist education: international service-learning in United States-based programs. Physio Research Intl. 2011;16(4):225-236. DOI: 10.1002/pri.501 2009 Pechak C, Thompson M. A conceptual model of optimal international service-learning and its application to global health initiatives in rehabilitation. Phys Ther. 2009;89(11):1192-1202. DOI: 10.2522/ ptj.20080378 2009 Pechak C, Thompson M. International service-learning and other international volunteer service in physical therapist education programs in the US and Canada. J Phys Ther Educ. 2009;23(1):71-79. Manuscripts Under Review Pechak C, Black JD. Global health competencies for physiotherapist education in the United States. Revision submitted to Physio Research Intl in January 2015. Under review. Summers C, Mueller V, Pechak C, Sias J. Incorporating Spanish language instruction into health sciences programs. Submitted to J Allied Health on December 30, 2014. Under review. PECHAK May 2015 Page 2

Invited Commentaries/Contributions: 2010 Pechak C. Invited Clinician s Commentary. Physiotherapy Canada. 2010; 62(3):274-275. 2010 Pechak C. Issues in Rehabilitation. Health Volunteers Overseas website. http://www.hvousa.org/whatwedo/issues.shtml Article (non-refereed): 2009 Pechak C, Cleaver S. A call for a critical examination of ethics in global health initiatives in physical therapy education. Health Policy and Administration Resource. 2009;9(2):9-10. Online Teaching Module: 2007 Pechak C, Thompson M. Disability and Rehabilitation in Developing Countries. Global Health Education Consortium Global Health Course Modules Project. http://globalhealthedu.org/modules/modules/default.aspx. Resource Guides: 2010 Pechak C. International Clinical Education Guide (Completed for the APTA Global Health Special Interest Group) 2010 Pechak C. Resource Guide for International Service-Learning in Physical Therapy Education Programs, 3 rd ed. (Completed for the APTA Global Health Special Interest Group) External Reviewer: 2008 External reviewer for transitional DPT course work for June Hanks, PT, PhD. PHYT 791 Expansion of Practice in Physical Therapy. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE: Membership in Professional Organizations: 1983-present American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) 1995-present Health Volunteers Overseas 1996-present APTA, Section on Health Policy & Administration 1996-present APTA, Global Health Special Interest Group 1996-present Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) 2002-present APTA, Section on Geriatrics 2003-present APTA, Acute Care Section 2005-2011 APTA, Neurology Section 2005-present APTA, Education Section 2002-present Texas Physical Therapy Foundation University Service: University Sep 2014-present Member, Graduate Council Jan 2014-May 2014 UTEP Impact Project (Faculty Mentor for undergraduate student) PECHAK May 2015 Page 3

Nov 2013-present Oct 2009-present UTEP Graduate Student Research Expo (Faculty Judge & Mentor) Member, Faculty Senate Student Welfare Committee College of Health Sciences Sept 2012-present Member, College of Health Sciences Student Affairs Committee Sept 2009-2012 Member, College of Health Sciences Community Affairs Committee Sept 2009-2011 Member, Faculty Advisory Committee, Border Institute for Excellence in Geriatric Education Grant Sept 2009-present Member, Community and Academic Partnerships for Health Science Research (CAPHSR) Nov 2009-present Member, Steering Committee for CAPHSR Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Jul 2014-present Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Neuro Rehab position) Nov 2013-2014 Member, Faculty Search Committee (Anatomist position) Sept 2013-present Chair, Curriculum Committee Aug 2011-2012 Coordinator & Lead Author, Accreditation Self-Study Report Aug 2011-2012 Co-Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Program Director) Aug-Dec 2011 Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Clinical Professor position) Aug 2011-2012 Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Neurological Rehab position) May 2011-present Faculty Advisor, Physical Therapy Class of 2013 Jan 2010-2013 Co-Chair, PT Program Marketing Subcommittee Oct 2009-2011 Co-Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Neuro Rehab position) Jun 2009-2011 Faculty Advisor, Physical Therapy Class of 2011 Jun-Aug 2009 Member, Faculty Search Committee (Neuro Rehab position) Apr 2009-2013 Member, Curriculum Committee Professional Service: 2014 Invited mentor in Abstract Mentoring Programme, World Confederation for Physical Therapy, World Physical Therapy Congress 2015 2013 External reviewer, Promotion packet 2013-present Manuscript reviewer, Physio Theory Pract 2011-present Manuscript reviewer, J Phys Ther Educ 2011-present Manuscript reviewer, Physiotherapy Canada 2011 External reviewer, Tenure & promotion packet 2010-2011 Faculty advisor for Miniature-Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Texas Physical Therapy Foundation 2010-2011 Appointment to American Physical Therapy Association Task Force on Global Engagement 2010 Abstract reviewer, World Confederation for Physical Therapy, World Physical Therapy Congress 2010 2010 Invited mentor in Abstract Mentoring Programme, World Confederation for Physical Therapy, World Physical Therapy Congress 2011 PECHAK May 2015 Page 4

2014-present Chair, Global Health Special Interest Group (GHSIG) 2008-2013 Vice-Chair, GHSIG 2009-present Founder & Organizer, GHSIG s Annual Global Health Reception 2005-2008 Co-Chair of Publicity, GHSIG 2005-2007 Founder and Moderator of GHSIG Listserv 2006-2009 Member, East Texas District Minority Scholarship Review Committee 2004-2008 Volunteer, Texas Physical Therapy Foundation annual golf tournament fundraiser 2001-2004 Chair, Physical Therapy Overseas Steering Committee 2000-2005 Member, Physical Therapy Overseas Steering Committee 1997-2004 East Texas District Secretary, Texas Physical Therapy Association Global Community Service: GUATEMALA International Service-Learning 2010-2014 Interdisciplinary service-learning project at Obras Sociales del Santo Hermano Pedro, Antigua (as part of elective Rehabilitation & Global Health course) annual 10 day project with team of physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology faculty & students Health Volunteers Overseas Physical Therapy division 2011-2013 Program Co-Director 2010-2013 Annual site visits at Universidad Mariano Galvez, Guatemala City HAITI Health Volunteers Overseas Physical Therapy division 2003-2005 Program Co-Director 2000-2003 Program Director 2004 Site Re-assessment, June 2002 Teaching in Rehabilitation Technician I program, May 2000 Site Assessment, September VIETNAM Health Volunteers Overseas 2004-2006 Consultant, Quality Assurance Project (funded by US Aid for International Development) at Danang Rehabilitation Center & Hospital C 2004 Site visits August & December Health Volunteers Overseas Physical Therapy division 2000 Site Re-assessment, Hanoi, March 1996 Teaching in Physical Therapist Update Course, Ho Chi Minh City, May 1995 Teaching in Physical Therapist Update Course, Danang, July Hanoi School of Public Health 1995 Fieldwork for Master of Public Health, University of Hawaii at Manoa, May-July PECHAK May 2015 Page 5

NEPAL Dooley Foundation 1990 Physical Therapy Faculty, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, April-August RESEARCH GRANTS: 2014 Research Grant ($432,684), Using Simulation to Assess Providers Linguistic Safety and Improve Patient Safety, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: PA-14-004. Pechak C (PI). Unfunded. 2013 Letter of Intent submitted for grant ($137,761), Preparing Physical Therapists for Practice with Underserved Spanish-Speaking Populations, Josiah Macy Jr. Foundation. Pechak C (PI); Diaz D (Co-PI). Full proposal not invited. 2013 Research Grant ($4500), Inter-rater Reliability Among Clinical Instructors Assessing Spanish Communication of DPT Students, Texas Physical Therapy Foundation. Dillon L (PI); Diaz D & Pechak C (coinvestigators). Partially funded ($750). 2012 Research Grant ($3905), International Clinical Education Guidelines: A Delphi Study, Texas Physical Therapy Foundation. Pechak C (PI); Lattanzi J (Co-PI). Partially funded ($1500). 2012 Research Grant ($38,619), Impact of an Interdisciplinary Service- Learning Course in Rehab Sciences. Spencer Foundation. Summers C (PI); Pechak C, Gonzalez E, Capshaw S (Co-PIs). Unfunded. 2011 Research Grant ($4920), International Clinical Education Guidelines: A Delphi Study, University Research Institute. Pechak C (PI); Lattanzi J (Co-PI). Unfunded. 2009 Research Grant ($1466), International Clinical Education in Physical Therapist Education: An Exploratory Study, Texas Physical Therapy Foundation. Pechak C (PI). Funded. 2007 Research Grant ($1108), in support of dissertation research: Structures and Processes in International Service-Learning in Physical Therapist Education, Texas Physical Therapy Foundation. Pechak C (PI). Funded. 2005 Research Grant ($750), in support of dissertation pilot project: Survey of International Service-Learning and Other International Volunteer Service Opportunities in Physical Therapy Education Programs in the USA and Canada. APTA Section on Health Policy and Administration. Pechak C (PI). Funded. EDUCATIONAL/SERVICE GRANTS: 2012 Educational grant ($5,000). Capshaw S (PI); Gonzalez E, Pechak C, Summers C (Co-PIs). International Service-Learning in Rehabilitation and Global Health. National Educators Association. Grants to Educators. Unfunded. PECHAK May 2015 Page 6

2009 Grant ($5000), Interdisciplinary International Service-Learning Project in Guatemala, Co-PI. National Library of Medicine. Capshaw S (PI); Pechak C (Co-PI). Funded. 2005 Educational Scholarship ($1500), Texas Physical Therapy Foundation. Pechak C. Funded. HONORS & AWARDS: 2013 Nominee, Margaret L Moore Award for Outstanding New Academic Faculty Member, American Physical Therapy Association 2012 Nominee, Margaret L Moore Award for Outstanding New Academic Faculty Member, American Physical Therapy Association 2012 Nominee, Ernest A. Lynton Award for Scholarship of Engagement for Early Career Faculty, New England Resource Center for Higher Education 2008 Recipient, Health Volunteers Overseas Golden Apple Award in honor of extraordinary commitment to teaching, mentoring, and strengthening the capacity of health care professionals around the world. MAJOR PRESENTATIONS: Invited Speaker 2015 2015 Greene Memorial Lecturer Invited by the faculty of the Department of Physical Therapy at Springfield College (Springfield, MA) to present on scholarly work related to global health research. April 9, 2015. 2010 DeMuth S, Dunleavy K, Pechak C, Salzman A. Exploring Possibilities in International Service. American Physical Therapy Association Section on Pediatrics Annual Conference. Orlando, Florida, January 11. Symposium. Refereed 2015 Pechak C, Diaz DS, Dillon L, Pullen S, Tappert S. Addressing Health Disparities by Promoting Linguistic Competence. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Indianapolis, Indiana, February 5. Symposium. 2014 Dillon L (presenting author), Diaz D, Pechak C. Inter-rater Reliability among Clinical Instructors Assessing Entry-Level Spanish Communication of DPT Students. Texas Physical Therapy Association 2014 Annual Conference, Galveston, Texas, October 18. Poster presentation. 2014 Pechak C, Black JD, Landry M, Arnall M. Global Health Education: Proposed Competencies and Guidelines. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Las Vegas, Nevada, February 6. Symposium. PECHAK May 2015 Page 7

2013 Summers C (presenting author), Gonzalez E, Pechak C [not present]. The Impact of an Interdisciplinary Service-learning Course in Rehabilitation Sciences. American Speech and Hearing Association Convention, Chicago, Illinois, November 15. Poster presentation. 2013 Diaz D, Pechak C, Dillon L. Ándale Pues! Meeting UTEP s Mission and Serving the Community by Integrating Spanish Language and Cultural Threads throughout a Curriculum. International Sun Conference on Teaching and Learning. El Paso, Texas, March 1. Platform presentation. 2013 David L, Rincón L, Núñez-Mchiri G, Castillo D, Loya A, Pechak C [not present], Fierro C, Cuellar I, Davila D, Amorette Young T. Si Se Puede/Yes We Can!: Snapshots of Older Adults participating in Senior Games in El Paso: Integrating Service Learning in Public Health Education. International Sun Conference on Teaching and Learning. El Paso, Texas, March 1. Platform presentation. 2013 Pechak C (presenting author), Peteet J. Capacity Building in Guatemala: Lessons Learned from an Early Partnership Between Universidad Mariano Galvez and Health Volunteers Overseas. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. San Diego, California, January 22. Poster presentation. 2012 Dunleavy K, Lattanzi J, Pechak C, Salzman A. Going Global: Preparing for Engagement in Underserved Areas. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Chicago, Illinois, February 8. Workshop. 2011 Pechak C, Wainwright G, Okidi C, Hampanna B. International Clinical Education: Bridging Global Communities While Developing Professional Competency. World Confederation for Physical Therapy, World Congress. Amsterdam, Netherlands, June 23. Symposium. 2011 Pechak C, English L, Lojovich J, Shore S. International Clinical Education: Models of Global Health Training. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana, February 12. Symposium. 2011 Pechak C, Capshaw S. Putting Ethics and Evidence in International Service-Learning: Lessons Learned from an Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Course in Guatemala. International Sun Conference on Teaching and Learning. El Paso, Texas, March 10. Platform presentation. 2010 Pechak C, Hanks J, Geyer MJ, Cross P. Building Sustainability into Local and Global Health Initiatives: Lessons Learned in Rehabilitation Projects in Haiti, India, Ghana, and an American Indian Reservation. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meetings. San Diego, California, February 19. Symposium. 2010 Pechak C (presenting author), Thompson M. Conceptual Model for Optimal International Service-Learning: Its Application Across Higher Education. International Sun Conference. El Paso, Texas, March 4. Poster presentation. PECHAK May 2015 Page 8

2010 Lattanzi J, Pechak C (presenting author). A Conceptual Model for a Physical Therapy International Service-Learning Course Syllabus with an Explicit Emphasis on Ethical Practice. Global Health Education Consortium Annual Conference. Cuernavaca, Mexico, April 9. Poster presentation. 2008 Pechak C, Canfield-Henry J, Gordon S, Leavitt R,, Romani W, Sharby N. Current Topics in Multiculturalism and Global Health for Faculty, Clinicians, & Students. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. Nashville, Tennessee, February 9. Symposium. 2007 Binh NTT, Pechak C (presenting author), Thompson M. Characteristics and Functional Recovery of Patients with Stroke in Vietnam. World Confederation for Physical Therapy World Physical Therapy 2007. Vancouver, June. Poster presentation. 2007 Pechak C (presenting author), Thompson M. International Service- Learning and Other International Volunteer Service in Physical Therapist Education Programs in the US and Canada. World Confederation for Physical Therapy World Physical Therapy 2007. Vancouver, British Columbia, June. Poster presentation. Non-Refereed 2011 Garza T, Jimenez C, Herrera P, Pechak C, Capshaw S. Interdisciplinary global health course in Guatemala: explicit focus on sustainability & other ethical issues in international service-learning. Global Health Special Interest Group s Annual Global Health Reception. New Orleans, Louisiana, February 11. Poster presentation. 2006 Pechak C. Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Review of the Literature. TPTA East Texas District Meeting, Longview, Texas, April 20. 2004 Bjornson A, Duffy P, Pechak C, Salzman A. Preparing for Volunteer Work in Developing Countries: You Have the Skills to Teach Overseas! American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting Nashville, Tennessee, February 5. Symposium. 2001 Canfield-Henry J, Gell N, Pechak C. Volunteering Overseas. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting San Antonio, Texas, February 16. Symposium. TEACHING - THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO: 2012-present Physical Therapy Capstone Project (PT 6116), Fall 2012 Specific Populations (PT 5225), Fall; Bariatric content only 2012-present Patient Care Skills (PT 5103), Summer; Medical lines/tubes content 2011-present Integument Patient Management (PT 6108), Fall (new course) 2011-present Cardiopulmonary Patient Management (PT 6307), Spring (new course) 2010-present Law & Ethics in PT Practice (PT 6201), Summer (new course) 2010-present Professional Practice in PT (PT 6202), Summer (new course) PECHAK May 2015 Page 9

2010-2013 Special Topics in PT: Rehabilitation & Global Health (PT 5101), Summer (elective interdisciplinary course) 2010 Exercise Physiology/Exercise Prescription (PT 6406), Fall (2 labs only) 2010-2011 Research Project II (PT 5256), Spring 2010 Neurorehabilitation II (PT 5412), Spring (assisted lead instructor) 2009-2010 Specific Populations (PT 5225), Fall (course coordinator) 2009-present Behavioral Science Topics (PT 5233), Fall 2009 Neurorehabilitation I (PT 5411), Summer (assisted lead instructor) PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Regular attendance at professional development activities related to clinical content, teaching and learning, and scholarship List of professional development activities is available upon request PECHAK May 2015 Page 10