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Celia M Pechak, PT, PhD, MPH CURRICULUM VITAE

May 2020

BUSINESS ADDRESS: The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)

College of Health Sciences Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program 1101 North Campbell (physical location) 500 West 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 Associate Program Director Nov 2018-present UTEP El Paso, Texas Associate Professor, Tenured Sep 2015-present UTEP El Paso, Texas Interim Associate Program Director Jun 2015-Aug 2017 UTEP El Paso, Texas Assistant Professor 2009-2015 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

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HONORS & AWARDS: 2019 Recipient, Ronnie Leavitt Award for the Promotion of Social Responsibility,

Global Health Special Interest Group, HPA The Catalyst, American Physical Therapy Association

2018 Recipient, William Gould Outstanding PT Faculty Award, Texas Physical Therapy Association

2016 Nominee, Dorothy Baethke-Eleanor J Carlin Award for Excellence in Academic Teaching, American Physical Therapy Association

2016 Nominee, Minnie Stevens Piper Award (recognizing superior teaching at the college level) (nominated by the Office of the Dean at the UTEP College of Health Sciences), Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation

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 (nominated by the Office of the Dean at the UTEP College of Health Sciences), 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.”

SCHOLARLY AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES: Publications (Peer-reviewed):

(*indicates mentored student; **indicates First &/or Senior Author) 2020 Pechak C**, Howe V, Padilla M, Frietze G. Preparing students to serve a

refugee population through a health-focused interprofessional education experience. J Allied Health. Accepted May 2020. In press.

2020 Villarreal E*, Pechak C**, Dillon L, Umucu E, Reyes CM, Peralta Matus B*. A tool to enhance patient safety: refinement and validation of the Physical Therapy Spanish Proficiency Measure. Phys Ther J Policy, Administration, Leadership. Accepted April 2020. In press.

2020 Ubani N*, Pechak C**, Black JD. Defining global health competencies for entry-level physical therapist education. J Phys Ther Educ. 2020;34(1):42-50. (Published first online October 24, 2019). DOI: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000117

2019 Jimenez L*, Pechak C**, Garrand K. Improvements in students’ attitudes towards people with disabilities with or without semi-structured community-based interactions. J Phys Ther Educ. 2019;33(3):185-190. DOI: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000102

2019 Millar D*, Pechak C**. Exploring student beliefs and attitudes about learning Spanish in a Doctor of Physical Therapy curriculum. J Phys Ther Educ. 2019; 33(4):343–352. (Published first online May 16, 2019). DOI: 10.1097/JTE.0000000000000108.

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2018 Pechak C**, Dillon L, Umucu E. Improving patient-provider communication: evolution of a tool to assess physical therapist students’ Spanish language proficiency. Health Comm. 2018;Jul 10:1-8. DOI: 10.1080/10410236.2018.1495161. [Epub ahead of print].

2018 Pechak C**, Summers C, Velasco J. Improved knowledge following an interpreter-use training. J Allied Health. 2018;47(3):159-166.

2018 Pechak C**, Summers C, Schoen B, Padilla M, Lara P, Velasco J, Capshaw S. Development and preliminary assessment of interprofessional education focused on vulnerable populations. J Allied Health. 2018;47(3):e77-e83.

2018 Garrand K*, Pechak C**, Gell N, Jimenez L*. Survey of disability competence teaching and assessment strategies in physical therapist education. J Phys Ther Educ. 2018;32(1):55-64.

2018 Summers C, Mueller V, Pechak C, Sias JJ. Incorporating Spanish language instruction into health sciences programs in a Hispanic-serving institution. J Hispanic Higher Educ. 2018;17(3):187-201. DOI: 10.1177/1538192717699047

2017 Pechak C**, Magnusson D, Black JD. Transforming society: global health and health policy. Phys Ther J - Policy Adm Leadership. 2017;17(2):6-11.

2017 Villarreal E, Pechak C**. Integrated Spanish language training: learners’ expanded Spanish vocabulary and positive perceptions after 4 semesters. J Phys Ther Educ. 2017;31(4):20-28.

2016 Pechak C**, Black JD. Global health competencies for physiotherapist education in the United States. Physio Res Int. 2016;21(3):188-98. DOI:10.1002/pri.1645

2015 Summers C, Gonzalez E, Pechak C. How should we prepare rehabilitation sciences students to work with low English proficient Spanish-speaking patients? J Allied Health. 2015;44(2).

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.

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 Theor 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 Res Int. 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.

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2012 Del Porto H, Pechak C, Smith D, Reed-Jones RJ. Biomechanical effects of obesity on balance. Int 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 service-learning 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 Res Int. 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: Villarreal E, Pechak C, Dillon L, Umucu E, Reyes CM, Peralta Matus B. Addressing health disparities through the development and validation of the Physical Therapy Spanish Proficiency Measure. Submitted to the Phys Ther J Policy, Administration and Leadership (PTJ-PAL) on November 27, 2019. Pechak C, Dillon L, Peralta Matus B. Impact of HRSA Scholarships for Disadvantaged Students (SDS) on graduating Doctor of Physical Therapy students. Submitted to Phys Ther J Policy, Administration and Leadership (PTJ-PAL) on December 18, 2019. Pechak C, Howe V, Padilla M, Frietze GA. Interprofessional education focused on preparing students to serve the refugee population. Submitted to J Allied Health on December 18, 2019. Invited Commentaries/Contributions: 2010 Pechak C. Invited Clinician’s Commentary. Physio Can. 2010; 62(3):274-275. 2010 Pechak C. Issues in Rehabilitation. Health Volunteers Overseas website.

http://www.hvousa.org/whatWeDo/issues.shtml

Publication (Non-peer-reviewed): 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.

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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 American

Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Global Health Special Interest Group. 2010 Pechak C. Resource Guide for International Service-Learning in Physical

Therapy Education Programs, 3rd ed. Completed for the APTA Global Health Special Interest Group.

Grant Activities: 2020 Education Grant ($3.25 million). The University of Texas at El Paso Doctor of

Physical Therapy Program Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students. Health Resources and Services Administration. HRSA-20-006 CFDA 93.925. Pechak C (PI), Gurovich A (Co-PI). Under review.

2019 Research & Education Grant ($487,444). Integrated Behavioral Care for Underserved Populations through Interprofessional Student Clinical Training Experiences. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Minority Health Research and Education Grant. Carrola P (PI), Pechak C (Co-PI), Shin SM (Co-I), Fierro C (Co-I), Lo C (Co-I), Boyea B (Co-I), Christenberry E (Co-I). Unfunded.

2019 Educational Activity Grant ($10,000). All of Us Research Program Mini-Grant. Federal Award Identification Number OT2OD023206, CFDA Number 93.93.10. Gainok J (PI), Soli G (Co-PI), Pechak C (Co-PI), Padilla M (Co-PI). Funded May 2019-August 31, 2019.

2019 Research Grant ($6290). A Longitudinal Study of Interprofessional Education in Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Students. UTEP College of Health Sciences Grant for Strategic Transformation. Summers C (PI), Lara P (Co-PI), Pechak C (Co-PI), Elkington S (Co-PI). Funded May 2019-May 2020.

2019 Research Grant ($14,214). Investigating the Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of the Physical Therapy Spanish Proficiency Measure, Section on Health Policy and Administration, American Physical Therapy Association. Pechak C (PI), Umucu E (Co-I), Dillon L (Co-I). Funded April 2019-2020.

2017 Research Grant ($4912). Examining the Validity of the Physical Therapy Spanish Proficiency Measure for Use Across a DPT Curriculum. Texas Physical Therapy Foundation. Pechak C (PI), Dillon L (Co-PI). Funded November 2017-2018.

2017 Education Grant ($395,218). New PLACES (Placement in Academic Clinical Education Sites) and New FACES (Faculty Acculturation to Clinical Education and Scholarship): Expanding Social Work and Interprofessional Education on the US-Mexico Border. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Berger C

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(Co-PI), Rivera J (Co-PI), Sias J (Co-I), Padilla M (Co-I), Pechak C (Co-I). Funded July 2017-June 2019.

2016 Education Grant ($2.6 million). The University of Texas at El Paso Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students. Health Resources and Services Administration. HRSA-16-069 CFDA 93.925. Pechak C (PI), Dillon L (Co-PI). Funded July 1, 2016-June 30, 2020.

2015 Research Grant ($13,886). Defining Global Health Competencies for Physical Therapist Education. American Physical Therapy Association’s Health Policy and Administration Section. Pechak C (PI), Black JD (Co-PI). Unfunded.

2015 Research Grant ($500). Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Interpreter-Use Training in Rehabilitation Sciences. UTEP’s Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning - Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Proposal Award. Summers C (Co-PI), Pechak C (Co-PI). Funded Fall 2015.

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.

2014 Program Grant ($7,921,696). 2014 HEAL: Creating a Culture of Healthy Eating and Active Living in the Paso del Norte Region. Paso del Norte Health Foundation. Whigham L (Co-PI), Curtis KA (Co-PI), Sias J (Contributor), Duarte M (Contributor), Pechak C (Contributor). Funded January 1, 2015-December 31, 2019.

2013 Research Grant ($750). Inter-rater Reliability Among Clinical Instructors Assessing Spanish Communication of DPT Students, Texas Physical Therapy Foundation. Dillon L (PI), Diaz D (Co-I), Pechak C (Co-I). Funded.

2012 Research Grant ($1500). International Clinical Education Guidelines: A Delphi Study, Texas Physical Therapy Foundation. Pechak C (PI), Lattanzi J (Co-PI). Funded.

2012 Research Grant ($38,619). Impact of an Interdisciplinary Service-Learning Course in Rehab Sciences. Spencer Foundation. Summers C (PI), Pechak C (Co-PI), Gonzalez E (Co-PI), Capshaw S (Co-PI). Unfunded.

2012 Education Grant ($5,000). International Service-Learning in Rehabilitation and Global Health. National Educators Associations. Grants to Educators. Capshaw S (PI), Gonzalez E (Co-PI), Pechak C (Co-PI), Summers C (Co-PI). Unfunded.

2011 Research Grant ($4920). International Clinical Education Guidelines: A Delphi Study, UTEP 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.

2009 Education Grant ($5000). Interdisciplinary International Service-Learning Project in Guatemala. National Library of Medicine. Capshaw S (PI), Pechak C (Co-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.

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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 [non-competitive].

2005 Educational Grant ($1500) [in support of PhD degree]. Texas Physical Therapy Foundation. Pechak C. Funded.

Presentations: Invited Speaker 2020 Magnusson D, Audette J, Bell K, Pechak C, VanHoose L, Kennedy K. Topics,

Discussions, and Resources for Beyond COVID-19 - Part 2: How COVID-19 Exposed Our Nation’s Structural Inequities. American Physical Therapy Association’s HPA The Catalyst. Webinar. May 9.

2020 Pechak C, Lara P. Using Simulation with an Interprofessional Interpreter-Use Training. Southwest Simulation Conference. El Paso, Texas. January 31.

2019 Pechak C, Padilla M. Update on progress of the Interprofessional Education Community of Practice, Interdisciplinary Research and Education (IDRE) Mixer, The University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso, Texas, October 9.

2018 Pechak C, Padilla M. Lessons Learned from Building a Productive Interprofessional Education Community of Practice, 6th Annual Interdisciplinary Research and Education (IDRE) Symposium, The University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso, Texas, November 6.

2017 Pechak C. Grand Rounds Speaker, Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University to present research related to global health research; Chicago, Illinois, November 15.

2015 Pechak C. 2015 Greene Memorial Lecturer – Invited by the faculty of the Department of Physical Therapy, Springfield College to present global health research; Springfield, Massachusetts, April 9.

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.

Peer-Reviewed (* indicates mentored student)

2019 Villarreal E* (not present), Pechak C (not present), Dillon L, Umucu E (not present), Reyes C (not present), Peralta Matus B (not present). Examining the Validity of the PT-Spanish Proficiency Measure for Use Across a DPT Curriculum. American Physical Therapy Association Educational Leadership Conference. Bellevue, Washington. October 18, 2019. Platform presentation.

Awarded the “Outstanding Platform Presentation” in the Education Innovator Award category

2019 Pechak C, Dillon L, Pullen S, Millar D*, Villarreal E*, Carmona C, Lopez-Rosado. ¿Habla Español? Preparing Students to Communicate with Spanish-Speaking Patients. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; Washington DC, January 25. Podium presentation.

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2019 MacCabe A, Harrison LC, Bartlo PL, Bradford J, Pechak C. Advancing Acute Care Education through Outcome-Driven Approaches. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; Washington DC, January 25. Podium presentation.

2018 Castillo D, Pechak C (not present), Baeza C, Martinez JC, Reynaud A. Global Health Competencies for Occupational Therapist Education in the United States. Texas Occupational Therapy Conference; Sugarland, Texas, November. Poster presentation.

2018 Pechak C (not present), Sias J, Padilla M (not present), Werthmann I, Alvarez M (not present), Solis A (not present). A Model to Improve Clinicians’ Readiness to Contribute to the Education of the 21st Century Workforce. The Texas Society for Allied Health Professions 2018 Conference; San Antonio, Texas, September 21. Platform presentation.

2018 Padilla M (not present), Pechak C (not present), Alvarez M (not present), Elkington S, Medina-Ontiveros E, Martinez D, Sias J. Expanding Academic-Clinical Partnerships to Enhance Interprofessional Education. The Texas Society for Allied Health Professions 2018 Conference; San Antonio, Texas, September 21. Platform presentation.

2018 Pechak C, Black J, Ubani N*, Patterson K, Zehr S. Global Health Education: What Is, What Could Be, What Should Be. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; New Orleans, Louisiana, February 24. Podium presentation.

2017 Pechak C, Garrand K*, Jimenez L*, Magnusson D, Sharby N. Disability Competence Education: Not Just “Wheelchair for a Day”. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; San Antonio, Texas, February 17. Podium presentation.

2017 Pechak C, Black JD, Magnusson D, Gorman I. Love Global Health? Then Care About Policy! American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; San Antonio, Texas, February 16. Podium presentation.

2016 Villarreal E*, Pechak C. The Effects of Spanish Language Training on Doctor of Physical Therapy Students to Improve Communication in Our Community. Student Annual Interdisciplinary Research Symposium; El Paso, Texas, October 7. Platform presentation.

2016 Garrand K*, Jimenez L*, Pechak C. Using Experiential Learning to Educate Students to Better Serve People with Disabilities. International Sun Conference on Teaching and Learning; El Paso, Texas, March 18. Platform presentation.

2016 Summers C, Pechak C, Velasco J. Improving Communication in Our Community: Using Experiential Learning in Interpreter-Use Training. International Sun Conference on Teaching and Learning; El Paso, Texas, March 18. Platform presentation.

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. Podium presentation.

2014 Dillon L, Diaz D, Pechak C (not present). Inter-rater Reliability among Clinical Instructors Assessing Entry-Level Spanish Communication of DPT Students.

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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. Podium presentation.

2013 Summers C, Gonzalez E (not present), 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, 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. Podium presentation.

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. Podium presentation.

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. Podium presentation.

2010 Pechak C, Thompson M (not present). Conceptual Model for Optimal International Service-Learning: Its Application Across Higher Education. International Sun Conference; El Paso, Texas, March 4. Poster presentation.

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2010 Lattanzi J (not present), Pechak C. 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. Podium presentation.

2007 Binh NTT, Pechak C, Thompson M. Characteristics and Functional Recovery of Patients with Stroke in Vietnam. World Confederation for Physical Therapy World Physical Therapy 2007; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, June. Poster presentation.

2007 Pechak C, Thompson M (not present). 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, Canada, June. Poster presentation.

Non-Peer-Reviewed 2006 Pechak C. Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Review of the Literature. TPTA East Texas

District Meeting; Longview, Texas, April 20. Podium presentation. 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. Podium presentation.

2001 Canfield-Henry J, Gell N, Pechak C. Volunteering Overseas. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting; San Antonio, Texas, February 16. Podium presentation.

Webinar: 2017 Gamble A, Cleaver S, Hartman J, Pechak C (presenter and moderator).

Develop Your PT Career with an International Element. APTA, HPA The Catalyst Section, Global Health Special Interest Group, April 11.

TEACHING / MENTORING: Mentored Student Research Activities: 2020-2022 Capstone Advisor: Brianna Dawkins. UTEP Class of 2022 Doctor of Physical

Therapy Student. Capstone Research: Exploring Implicit Bias Regarding Race in Physical Therapist Students

2020-2022 Capstone Advisor: Isabel Avila. UTEP Class of 2022 Doctor of Physical Therapy Student. Capstone Research: Examining Grit and Social Capital in First-Generation and Continuing-Generation Students in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

2019-pres Major Advisor: Sarah Elkington. Interdisciplinary Health Sciences PhD student. Dissertation topic pending.

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2019-2020 Research Mentor: Asiyah Hernandez. UTEP Undergraduate Kinesiology Student. Assisting D Villarreal with his Capstone Research: Exploring Effective Mentorship for Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Who Are First-Generation College Students. Supported by UTEP Campus Office of Undergraduate Research Initiatives (COURI) and the Division of Student Affairs – On-Campus Student Employment Opportunities (OCSEO) Program.

2018-2021 Capstone Advisor: David Villarreal. UTEP Class of 2021 Doctor of Physical Therapy Student. Capstone Research: Exploring Effective Mentorship for Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Who Are First-Generation College Students. Research partially funded through research grant from UTEP Graduate School Dodson Research Grant.

2018-2021 Capstone Advisor: Clare Swietlik. UTEP Class of 2021 Doctor of Physical Therapy Student. Capstone Research: Determining the Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of the Physical Therapy Spanish Proficiency Measure. Student support and research funded through research grants from HPA The Catalyst Research Grant and UTEP Graduate School Dodson Research Grant.

2018-2021 Research Mentor: Berenice Peralta Matus. College of Education (Teaching, Learning, and Culture) PhD student who is collaborating with C Swietlik for Swietlik’s Capstone Research: Determining the Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of the Physical Therapy Spanish Proficiency Measure.

2018-pres External Member on PhD Committee: Deana Herrman, PhD Student. University of Illinois-Chicago, Department of Human Development and Disability.

2018-2020 Capstone Advisor: Evelyn Villarreal. UTEP Class of 2020 Doctor of Physical Therapy Student. Capstone Research: Examining the Validity of the Physical Therapy Spanish Proficiency Measure for Use Across a DPT Curriculum. Student partially funded through research grant from the Texas Physical Therapy Foundation. Pechak C (PI), Dillon L (Co-PI). [cross-listed under research grants above] Key outcome: Manuscript under review.

2016-2018 Capstone Advisor: David Millar. UTEP Class of 2018 Doctor of Physical Therapy Student. Capstone Research: Exploring Student Beliefs and Attitudes About Learning Spanish in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum. Summer Research Assistant Award funded by UTEP Graduate School. Key outcome: Manuscript in press with student as first author.

2016-2019 Capstone Co-Advisor: Samantha Guerrero. UTEP Class of 2018 Doctor of Physical Therapy Student. Capstone Research: Physical Therapist Spanish Fluency as a Predictor of Patient Perceptions of Warmth and Competence. Key outcome: Manuscript under review with student as first author.

2015-2017 Capstone Advisor: Liliana Jimenez. UTEP Class of 2017 Doctor of Physical Therapy Student. Capstone Research: Improvements in students’ attitudes towards people with disabilities with or without semi-structured community-based interactions. Key outcome: Manuscript published with student as first author.

2015-2016 Capstone Advisor: Kiersten Garrand. UTEP Class of 2016 Doctor of Physical Therapy Student. Capstone Research: Disability Competence in Physical Therapist Education. Summer Research Assistant Award funded by UTEP

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Graduate School. Key outcome: Manuscript published with student as first author.

2015-2016 Research Mentor: Evelyn Villarreal. UTEP Class of 2016 Undergraduate Kinesiology Student. Research: Mid-Curricular Evaluation of the Effects on Doctor of Physical Therapy Students of an Integrated Spanish Language Training Model. Supported by UTEP Campus Office of Undergraduate Research Initiatives (COURI) and the Division of Student Affairs – On-Campus Student Employment Opportunities (OCSEO) Program. Key outcome: Manuscript published with student as first author.

Peer-Reviewed Presentations by &/or with Student Mentees (student names are bolded) 2020 Elkington S (Interdisciplinary Health Sciences PhD student; sole presenter),

Summers C, Pechak C. Nurse Perceptions of Discharge Planning Roles of OTs, PTs, and SLPs in the NICU. Poster Presentation at the National Association of Neonatal Therapists Annual Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, April 2-4, 2020.

2019 Villarreal D (DPT student; presenter), Hernandez A (Undergraduate

Kinesiology student; presenter). Exploring Effective Mentorship for Doctor of Physical Therapy Students Who are First-Generation College Students. UTEP Graduate Student Research Expo, El Paso, Texas. November 8. Panel presentation.

2019 Hernandez F, Elkington S, Lara P, Summers C, Pechak C. A Study of Interprofessional Education in Rehabilitation Sciences Graduate Students. UTEP Graduate Student Research Expo. El Paso, Texas; November 8, 2019. Paoster presentation.

While I contributed to the study, Dr. Connie Summers & Dr. Patricia Lara were the faculty primarily responsible for preparing the students and their poster for this presentation

2019 Elkington S (Interdisciplinary Health Sciences PhD student; presenter). Nurse Perceptions of the Role of Rehabilitation Therapists in Discharge Planning in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unity (NICU). UTEP Graduate Student Research Expo, El Paso, Texas. November 7. Panel presentation.

2019 Swietlik C (DPT student; presenter), Peralta Matus B (Teaching, Learning, and Culture PhD student; presenter). Investigating the Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of the Physical Therapy Spanish Proficiency Measure (PT-SPM). UTEP Graduate Student Research Expo, El Paso, Texas. November 7. Panel presentation.

2018 Villarreal E (DPT student; presenter), Pechak C, Umucu E, Dillon L, Reyes C. Examining the Validity of the Physical Therapy Spanish Proficiency Measure for Use Across a DPT Curriculum. UTEP Graduate Student Research Expo, El Paso, Texas. November 8. Panel presentation.

2018 Guerrero S (DPT student; sole presenter), Crites S, Pechak C. Physical Therapist Spanish Fluency as a Predictor of Patient Perceptions of Warmth and Competence. UTEP Graduate Student Research Expo, El Paso, Texas. November 8. Poster presentation.

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2018 Pechak C, Black J, Ubani N (DPT student), Patterson K, Zehr S. Global Health Education: What Is, What Could Be, What Should Be. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana. February 24. Podium presentation. [cross-listed in prior section]

2018 Millar D (DPT student; sole presenter). Exploring Student Beliefs and Attitudes about Learning Spanish in a Doctor of Physical Therapy Curriculum. Global Health Reception, American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana. February 23. Poster presentation.

2018 Guerrero S (DPT student; sole presenter), Crites S, Pechak C. Physical Therapist Spanish Fluency as a Predictor of Patient Perceptions of Warmth and Competence. Global Health Reception, American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana. February 23. Poster presentation.

2018 Villarreal E (DPT student; sole presenter), Pechak C, Dillon L. Integrated Spanish language Training: Learners’ Expanded Spanish Vocabulary and Positive Perceptions After 4 Semesters. Global Health Reception, American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. New Orleans, Louisiana. February 23. Poster presentation.

2017 Pechak C, Garrand K (DPT student), Jimenez L (DPT student), Magnusson D, Sharby N. Disability Competence Education: Not Just “Wheelchair for a Day”. American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting. February. Podium presentation. [cross-listed in prior section]

2017 Villarreal E (DPT student; sole presenter), Pechak C. The Effects of Spanish Language Training on Doctor of Physical Therapy Students to Improve Communication in Our Community. Posters on the Hill, Washington, DC. April 26. Poster presentation. *1 of 50 undergraduate students from across the US chosen to present at this event.

2016 Velasco J (Speech-Language Pathology student), Summers C, Pechak C (not present). Interprofessional Training for Students in Rehabilitation Sciences: The Impact of an Interpreter-Use Training. American Speech and Hearing Association Annual Convention. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. November 19. Oral presentation.

2016 Villarreal E (Kinesiology undergraduate student; sole presenter), Pechak C. The Effects of Spanish Language Training on Doctor of Physical Therapy Students to Improve Communication in Our Community. Student Annual Interdisciplinary Research Symposium. El Paso, Texas. October 7, 2016. Platform presentation. [cross-listed in prior section]

2016 Velasco J (Speech-Language Pathology student; sole presenter), Summers C, Pechak C. Evaluating the Effectiveness of an Interpreter-use Training in Rehabilitation Sciences: A Follow-up Study. UTEP COURI Symposium. El Paso, Texas. August 5. Platform presentation.

2016 Garrand K (DPT student; presenter), Jimenez L (DPT student; presenter), Pechak C. Using Experiential Learning to Educate Students to Better Serve People with Disabilities. International Sun Conference on Teaching and Learning. El Paso, Texas, March. Platform presentation. [cross-listed in prior section]

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2016 Garrand K (DPT student; presenter), Jimenez L (DPT student; presenter), Pechak C, Gell NM. Evidence for Disability Education Relevant to Physical Therapy. APTA Global Health Special Interest Group’s Global Health Reception. Anaheim, California, February 19. Poster presentation.

2015 Garrand K (DPT student; presenter), Jimenez L, Pechak C, Gell NM. Evidence for Disability Competence Education Relevant to Health Professionals. UTEP Graduate Expo. El Paso, Texas, November 13, 2015. Poster presentation.

2nd place winner for poster presentation 2015 Garrand K (DPT student; presenter), Jimenez L (DPT student; presenter),

Pechak C, Gell NM. Evidence for Disability Education Relevant to Physical Therapy. Texas Physical Therapy Association Annual Conference; Arlington, Texas, October 23. Poster presentation.

2015 Garrand K (DPT student; presenter), Jimenez L (DPT student; presenter), Pechak C (presenter), Gell NM. Evidence for Disability Education Relevant to Physical Therapy. UTEP Interdisciplinary Symposium; El Paso, Texas, October 9. Platform presentation.

2011 Garza T (DPT student; presenter), Jimenez C (DPT student; presenter), Herrera P (DPT student; presenter), Pechak C, Capshaw S. Interdisciplinary Global Health Course in Guatemala: Explicit Focus on Sustainability & Other Ethical Issues in International Service-Learning. APTA Global Health Special Interest Group’s Global Health Reception; New Orleans, Louisiana, February 11. Poster presentation.

Teaching – The University of Texas at El Paso: 2020-present Physical Therapy Capstone Project II (PT 6117) 2016-present Research Methods (PT 5216) 2012-present Physical Therapy Capstone Project I (PT 6116) 2011-present Integument Patient Management (PT 6108) 2011-present Cardiopulmonary Patient Management (PT 6307) 2010-present Professional Practice in PT (PT 6202) 2010-present Special Topics in PT: Rehabilitation & Global Health (PT 6101)

(elective course; not offered every year) 2010-2015 Law and Ethics in PT Practice (PT 6201) 2010-2011 Research Project II (PT 5256) 2009-present Behavioral Science Topics (PT 5233) 2009-2010 Specific Populations (PT 5225)

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: 1983-present American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) 1995-present Health Volunteers Overseas 1996-present APTA, Section on Health Policy & Administration / HPA The Catalyst 1996-present APTA, HPA The Catalyst, Global Health Special Interest Group 1996-present Texas Physical Therapy Association (TPTA) 2003-present APTA, Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy 2005-present APTA, Academy of Physical Therapy Education

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2009-present APTA, Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Section

PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE: University Service: The University of Texas at El Paso 2017-present Co-Advocate, Health-Focused Interprofessional Education Community

of Practice 2017-present Member, Advisory Committee, Parking & Transportation Services 2017 Member, Advisory Committee, Center for Faculty Leadership &

Development 2016-presenter Presenter, Graduate School 2015-2016 Fellow, UTEP Center for Effective Teaching and Learning (CETaL) 2014-present Member, Graduate Council 2014 Faculty Mentor, UTEP Impact Project 2013-present Faculty Judge, Graduate Student Research Expo 2009-2015 Member, Faculty Senate Student Welfare Committee College of Health Sciences (CHS) Jan 2019-May 2020 Faculty Fellow for Interprofessional Education 2018-2019 Member, Faculty Development & Evaluation Committee 2018-2019 Chair, Tenure-Track/Tenured Annual Performance Evaluation

Committee 2017-2018 Member, Strategic Planning Committee 2017-2018 Member, Search Committee, Rehabilitation Sciences (Assistant

Professor) 2016-2017 Member, Search Committee, Rehabilitation Counseling Program

(Assistant Professor) 2016-2017 Member, Search Committee, Kinesiology Dept (Assistant Professor) 2015-2016 Member, Search Committee, Kinesiology Dept (PETE Position) 2015-present Member, CHS Academic Affairs Committee 2012-2015 Member, CHS Student Affairs Committee 2009-2012 Member, CHS Community Affairs Committee 2009-2015 Member, Community and Academic Partnerships for Health Science

Research (CAPHSR) 2009-2014 Member, Steering Committee for CAPHSR Doctor of Physical Therapy Program 2019-2020 Lead Author, Accreditation Self-Study Report 2019-present Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Open Rank Tenure-Track/Tenured) 2018-present Member, Research Committee 2017 Research Coordinator 2016 Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Clinical Assistant /Assoc Professor) 2015-2016 Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Clinical Assistant Professor, MSK) 2015-2017 Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Program Director) 2014-2015 Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Neuro Rehab position)

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2014-2016 Faculty Advisor, Physical Therapy Class of 2016 2013-2014 Member, Faculty Search Committee (Anatomist position) 2013-present Chair, Curriculum Committee 2011-2012 Coordinator & Lead Author, Accreditation Self-Study Report 2011-2012 Co-Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Program Director) 2011 Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Clinical Professor position) 2011-2012 Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Neurological Rehab position) 2011-2013 Faculty Advisor, Physical Therapy Class of 2013 2010-2017 DPT Program Marketing Subcommittee 2009-2011 Co-Chair, Faculty Search Committee (Neuro Rehab position) 2009-2011 Faculty Advisor, Physical Therapy Class of 2011 2009 Member, Faculty Search Committee (Neuro Rehab position) 2009-present Member, Curriculum Committee

Professional Service: 2019-present Manuscript reviewer, Phys Ther 2018-present Member, Research Committee, APTA Education Section 2016-present Manuscript reviewer, Frontiers in Public Health 2018 External reviewer, Promotion dossier 2017 External reviewer, Promotion dossier 2016 External reviewer, Promotion dossier (for 2 universities) 2016-2017 Director of Social Responsibility, Board of Directors, APTA Health

Policy & Administration Section 2014-2017 Chair, Global Health Special Interest Group (GHSIG) 2014 Invited mentor in Abstract Mentoring Programme, World

Confederation for Physical Therapy, World Physical Therapy Congress 2015

2013 External reviewer, Promotion dossier 2013-present Manuscript reviewer, Physiother Theor Pract 2011-present Manuscript reviewer, J Phys Ther Educ 2011-present Manuscript reviewer, Physiother Can 2011 External reviewer, Tenure & promotion packet 2010-2011 Faculty advisor for Miniature-Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Texas

Physical Therapy Foundation 2010-2011 Member, APTA 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

2008-2014 Vice-Chair, GHSIG 2009-2013 Founder & Organizer, GHSIG’s Annual Global Health Reception 2008 External reviewer, transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy

coursework 2005-2008 Co-Chair of Publicity, GHSIG

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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 [USAID]) 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

NEPAL Dooley Foundation 1990 Physical Therapy Faculty, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu,

April-August

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Regularly attend professional development activities List of professional development activities is available upon request