Category: Dean’s Office
Welcome new faculty: Kasey Mellott, DMSc
Kasey Mellott, DMSc, PA-C, recently joined our Physician Assistant program as an assistant professor. Here’s more about Dr. Mellott in her own words: “I am an Omaha native and graduate of UNMC’s Physician Assistant Program in 2016. I completed a Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in 2019 at the University of Lynchburg. I am employed […]
Mar 24, 2023
Taking the lead from Kyle Meyer, PhD
According to Dean of the College of Allied Health Professions Kyle P. Meyer, PhD, leadership is as much art as science, “equally magnificent and vexing.” To help new leaders navigate that complicated landscape, Dr. Meyer and Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Spiro Coaching Institute, Rob Kramer recently authored a book, Taking the Lead: A […]
Feb 14, 2023
Perfusion student garners national award
First year clinical perfusion student Jennifer Gavin-Veyna is the recipient of the American Society of ExtraCorporeal Technology (AmSECT) Safety Committee Essay award. AmSECT is the national professional society for perfusion. Not only was Jennifer awarded a financial scholarship, but her work will be published in the AmSECT Today digital magazine, as well. Clinical Perfusion Program […]
Feb 1, 2023
Sedentary behavior the topic of funded NIH study
Many of us spend much of our day sitting. But how much is too much when it comes to our health? Can spending just a little less time sitting improve our health? Assistant Dean for Research in the College of Allied Health Professions Yvonne Golightly, PhD, and her team want to find out. Sedentary behavior […]
Jan 31, 2023
Welcome new staff: Catarina “Cat” Francisco
Catarina “Cat” Francisco, BS, began working as a Student Service Associate at the College of Allied Health Professions on January 9th, 2023. In 2017, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She is currently pursuing an academic master’s degree in Counseling at UNO, with a focus on Student […]
Jan 20, 2023
Welcome new staff: Jessica Chairez Escalante
Jessica Chairez Escalante recently joined the staff of our Occupational Therapy program. Here’s more about Jessica in her own words: I’m excited to be a part of the Occupational Therapy program team as a program coordinator. Six years ago, I started my career in higher education in the Undergraduate Admissions department at the University of […]
Jan 18, 2023
Welcome new faculty: Kait Uwazurike, DPT
Kaitlyn “Kait” Uwazurike, PT, DPT, joined the Physical Therapy program on January 2, 2023 as an assistant professor. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and a Doctor of Physical Therapy (2013) both from Creighton University. She is currently enrolled in an academic doctoral program at Clarkson College in the Doctor of Healthcare […]
Jan 13, 2023
Welcome new faculty: Sarah Fellman, OTD
Sarah Fellman, OTD, OTR/L, CKTP, LSDVT BIG Certified, recently joined our Occupational Therapy program. Here’s more about Dr. Fellman in her own words: I am very excited to be joining the Occupational Therapy Education team as an assistant professor! I have been an occupational therapist for almost ten years and have clinical experience working with […]
Dec 9, 2022
Mary Matthiessen named 2022 CAHP Distinguished Administrative Professional
written by Rachel Korman – Communications intern Mary Matthiessen is the 2022 recipient of the College of Allied Health Professions (CAHP) Distinguished Administrative Professional award. This award recognizes a CAHP employee who exemplifies the ITEACH Values and who improves the college and/or its programs. Using the lens of Innovation, Teamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Courage, and Healing […]
Sep 27, 2022
Herbers and Nabower inaugural Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency graduates
The UNMC Orthopedic Physical Therapy Residency Program’s inaugural cohort of residents, Renee Herbers, PT, DPT, ATC, and Caleb Nabower, PT, DPT, completed all requirements and graduated from the 13-month post-professional training program on August 19th, 2022. This 13-month, post-professional training program includes a structured didactic curriculum, clinical practice and clinical mentoring at Nebraska Medicine’s Lauritzen […]
Aug 22, 2022
