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REBECCA L. NEIDUSKI, PHD, OTR/L, CHTEDUCATIONSaint Louis UniversityDoctor of Philosophy in Education2009Washington University in St. LouisMaster of Science in Occupational Therapy1997Purdue UniversityBachelor of Arts in Movement and Sports Science1994ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACHIEVEMENTSDean of the School of Health SciencesProfessor of Health SciencesElon University2017-presentThe School of Health Sciences at Elon University comprises academic programs in physical therapy,physician assistant studies, and nursing, including 39 faculty and staff and over 250 graduate, postbaccalaureate, and undergraduate students. As the academic and financial leader of the School ofHealth Sciences, I administer financial strategy and accountability for 10.8 million in annual tuitionrevenues and 6.5 million in annual salaries, benefits, and operations.ACHIEVEMENTSNursing ProgramsSuccessfully campaigned the Elon University Strategic Planning Committee for the inclusion ofnursing in the Boldly Elon strategic plan, thus establishing the first undergraduate major in theSchool of Health Sciences (September 2019).Led completion of all university and accreditation processes to submit applications for both a 4year Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing within 12months of the unveiling of the strategic plan, amid a global pandemic (September 2020).Directed the recruitment of a diverse group of faculty to teach the inaugural classes of nursingstudents (June 2021).Administered all budgeting and renovation processes to establish the Department of Nursing(July 2021).Welcomed 49 nursing students to Elon University (August 2021).
REBECCA L. NEIDUSKI, PHD, OTR/L, CHTPAGE 2Academic ProgramsLed the diversification of degree offerings within the School of Health Sciences to include over600 undergraduate, accelerated pathway, post-baccalaureate, community college transfer,masters, and doctoral students with projected revenues of over 22 million annually by Fall of2024.Galvanized relationships between the Department of Physical Therapy Education and ElonUniversity Athletics to create the Elon Sports Physical Therapy Residency program.Ignited efforts to create Accelerated Pathways to Physical Therapy and Physician AssistantStudies: 3.5 programs with direct entry from undergraduate to graduate studies at ElonUniversity.Exploring and developing collaborative 2 2 RN to BSN completion programs with localcommunity colleges.Completing feasibility studies for Master of Healthcare Analytics with the Martha and SpencerLove School of Business and Master's-level health sciences/nursing programs.Strategic PlanningLed the creation of the School of Health Sciences Five-Year Strategic Plan aligned with the BoldlyElon Strategic Plan using a shared governance model and input from internal and externalstakeholders.Directed institutional strategic planning efforts as the co-chair of the Advancing STEM at ElonCommunity Working Group.Contributing member of the Global Strategic Planning Community Working Group.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion InitiativesLed the alignment of inclusive excellence efforts within the School of Health Sciences, creatingcourse content and co-curricular programs to prepare healthcare providers committed toadvancing health equity.Championed the hiring of the first Director of Inclusive Excellence for Graduate and ProfessionalEducation, an advisor focused solely on Elon’s graduate students within the Center for Equityand Inclusive Excellence.Created a faculty and staff committee dedicated to professional development in diversity,equity, and inclusion; admitting and supporting a diverse student body in the School of HealthSciences; and facilitating hiring practices that attract and retain diversity amongst faculty andstaff.Empowered a student diversity, equity, and inclusion committee committed to creating cocurricular and interprofessional opportunities for students to intentionally study and discusshealth disparities and create a shared commitment to inclusive excellence as a core value in theprovision of healthcare.Participating as an active member in the North Carolina Alliance for Healthcare Diversity.
REBECCA L. NEIDUSKI, PHD, OTR/L, CHTPAGE 3Community Outreach and InitiativesLed the expansion of relationships within Cone Health to provide continuing educationopportunities for clinical instructors and preceptors, participate in Healthy Communitiesoutreach events in underserved areas of Alamance County, and collaborate with the NursingResearch Council to expand mutually beneficial research and educational opportunities.Contribute to the Alamance Network for Inclusive Healthcare and support Elon Year of ServiceFellows at Alamance Regional Medical Center, Healthy Alamance, and Impact Alamance.Administer the provision of healthcare services to underserved members of our communitythrough the Open-Door Clinic of Alamance County and the Health Outreach Program at Elon.Align opportunities for education and service through Board of Directors service with theAlamance County YMCA and AuthoraCare Collective Hospice and Palliative Care.Work strategically with the School of Health Sciences Advisory Board members from LabCorp,Cone Health, Alamance Regional Medical Center, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina.School of Health Sciences DistinctivesShaped “E-Connect”, the first Apple iPad initiative at Elon University as a collaboration betweenthe Department of Nursing, Information Technology, and Teaching and Learning Technologies.Managed the achievement of self-sufficiency for donor procurement through the AnatomicalGift Program: a first-person consent, willed body program with over 500 registrants and over100 received donors. Executing cost-recovery strategies through donor sharing with otherinstitutions and continuing medical education.Championed the establishment of over 30 part-time staff positions for medical actors within theClient and Standardized Patient Program to ensure over 2000 hours of annual studentengagement.Led visioning for “Crucial Conversations in Healthcare”, a co-curricular initiative integrated in allhealth sciences programs to enhance students’ ability to be emotionally present andcommunicate with empathy to individuals experiencing challenging healthcare situations suchas end of life preparation and the grief process associated with severe diagnoses.Shepherded the initiation and expansion of “ElonRUNS”, including a community running group,runner’s yoga, and a specialized runner’s physical therapy clinic for students, faculty, staff, andrunners from the local community.Collaborative LeadershipDesigning campus-wide strategies for holistic wellness as the co-chair of the Council on Wellnessand Well-Being and co-chair of the JED Campus initiative. Established council membership andinstitutional priorities with a wide and representative range of faculty, staff, and studentstakeholders.Ideating opportunities to shape global health equity as a distinctive, multidisciplinary initiativeat Elon University in collaboration with the Isabella Cannon Global Education Center. Exploringopportunities for a Fulbright Scholar and visioning initiatives with a focus on admissions cohorts,living and learning communities, educational colloquia, and a potential minor.
REBECCA L. NEIDUSKI, PHD, OTR/L, CHTPAGE 4Led the establishment of a Peak Performance Testing program as a collaboration between theDepartment of Physical Therapy Education, Elon Athletics, Elon Strength and Conditioning, andExercise Science. Work annually with incoming athletes to create baseline assessments on awide range of performance measures and provide structured regimens for performanceimprovement, injury prevention, and rehabilitation. Created a badging system to incentivizestudent engagement in peak performance testing as a co-curricular opportunity for engagedlearning.Shaped a partnership with the Martha and Spencer Love School of Business leading to powerfuland innovative educational collaborations in the areas of accessibility for the differently abledand end of life preparation. Advancing the partnership through the exploration of a Master ofHealthcare Analytics program.Established a statistics internship with the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and ElonCollege, the College of Arts and Sciences. Paired graduate-level faculty and student researchteams with undergraduate faculty and statistics majors to create mutually beneficialpartnerships for health sciences research projects and statistics capstone requirements.Fostered the creation of simulation events in partnership with the Department of Residence Lifeand the Student Professional Development Center. Prepared students for optimalcommunication, crisis management, and professional readiness.FacilitiesFostered the reimagining of existing and underutilized spaces within the Francis Center to addnursing programs, including creation of a state-of-the-art Interprofessional Simulation Centerand classroom upgrades to enhance engaged learning.Collaborating with University Planning, Design, and Construction Management to vision andexecute the continued expansion of the Francis Center from 50,000-100,000 square feet,including additional classrooms and skills labs, an Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality/MixedReality Suite, and common areas and study spaces designed to optimize student engagement.Awarded a 100,000 grant through the Golden Leaf Foundation to fund equipment for theAugmented Reality/Virtual Reality/Mixed Reality Suite.COVID-19 LeadershipEstablished the School of Health Sciences COVID-19 team.o Created policies and procedures to return students to in-person, hands-on skills labs onMay 26, 2020.o Led preparation of the Francis Center, including connected classroom technology andfaculty training, to return students to full-time, in-person learning August 4, 2020.o Ensured high level of vigilance throughout the 2020-21 academic year resulting in onlyfive COVID-19 cases in the School of Health Sciences with no close contact transmission.Chairing the COVID-19 data team for Elon University.o Collaborated with fellow administrators to create the Elon University COVID-19 AlertMatrix: a multifaceted analysis and decision-making tool including both internal andexternal data (Summer 2020).
REBECCA L. NEIDUSKI, PHD, OTR/L, CHTooPAGE 5Analyzed every case of COVID-19 throughout the institution to drive surveillance testingand advance recommendations for campus-wide mitigation strategies (Fall 2020).Visioned and contributing to the creation and refinement of a comprehensive dataanalytics platform within Power BI to optimize analysis and responsiveness to COVID-19cases on campus (December 2020-present).Chair and Program Director, Department of Occupational TherapyProfessor of Occupational TherapyConcordia University Wisconsin2013-2017SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTSLed a department of 11 full-time faculty, three part-time faculty, four adjuncts, one full-timeadministrative assistant, and two part-time administrative assistants.Administered the addition of two occupational therapy programs, resulting in a total of threeMaster of Occupational Therapy Programs and one Post-Professional Doctorate in OccupationalTherapy delivered in multiple formats, including online, in-person, and blended online/inperson.Created committee structures for admissions, program evaluation, and student progression.Championed 100% faculty engagement in scholarly activity including a substantial increase inpublications and national and international peer-reviewed presentations.Managed successful execution of Interim ACOTE Accreditation Report.Led global health equity outreach in Guatemala and Nicaragua: five trips with over 30 physicaland occupational therapy students.Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy with TenureMaryville University2002-2013SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTSCreated the first global learning opportunities within the School of Health Professions, leadingglobal health equity outreach in Guatemala on eight trips with over 50 occupational and musictherapy students.Elected to the President’s Cabinet and Faculty Council; appointed to the Core CurriculumCommittee.Earned the Outstanding Faculty Award and multiple awards for teaching and advising.Contributed to successful completion of decennial ACOTE Accreditation.Adjunct ProfessorWashington University in St. Louis1998-2003
REBECCA L. NEIDUSKI, PHD, OTR/L, CHTPAGE 6CLINICAL EXPERIENCEHand TherapistMilliken Hand Rehabilitation Center, St. Louis, Missouri (1999-2013)Shriner’s Hospital for Children, St. Louis, Missouri (2007-2013)Occupational TherapistBarnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri (1998-1999)PUBLICATIONSTextbook EditorAbzug, J. M., Kozin, S. H., & Neiduski, R. L. (2019). Pediatric Hand Therapy. St. Louis, MO:Elsevier.Peer-Reviewed PublicationsNeiduski, R. L., & Powell, R. K. (2019). Flexor tendon rehabilitation in the 21st century: Asystematic review. Journal of Hand Therapy, 32, 165-74.von der Heyde, R. L. (2015). Flexor tendon injuries in children: Rehabilitative options andconfounding factors. Journal of Hand Therapy, 28, 195-200.Novak, C. B., & von der Heyde, R. L. (2015). Rehabilitation of the upper extremity followingnerve and tendon reconstruction: When and how. Seminars in Plastic Surgery, 29, 73-80.Wilson, K., von der Heyde, R. L., Sparks, M., Hammerschmidt, K., Pleimann, D., Ranz, E., Rector,J., & Sniezak, D. (2014). The impact of demographic factors and comorbidities on distal radiusfracture outcomes. HAND, 9(1), 80-86.Powell, R. K., & von der Heyde, R. L. (2014). The inclusion of activities of daily living in flexortendon rehabilitation: A survey. Journal of Hand Therapy, 27(1), 23-29.Novak, C. B., & von der Heyde, R. L. (2013). Evidence and techniques in rehabilitation followingnerve injuries. Hand Clinics, 29(3), 383-392.Valdes, K., & von der Heyde, R. L. (2012). An exercise program for individuals withcarpometacarpal osteoarthritis based on biomechanical principles. Journal of Hand Therapy,25(3), 251-263.Valdes, K., & von der Heyde, R. L. (2012). Attitudes and opinions of evidence-based practiceamong hand therapists: A survey study. Journal of Hand Therapy, 25(3), 288-296.von der Heyde, R. L. (2011). Occupational therapy interventions for shoulder conditions: Asystematic review. The American Journal of Occupational Therapy. 65(1), 16-23.Groth, G. N., Vandeven, K., Philips, E., & Ehretsman, R. L. (2001). Goniometry of the PIP and DIPjoints. Part II: Placement preferences, interrater reliability and concurrent validity. Journal ofHand Therapy, 14(1), 23-29.Groth, G. N., & Ehretsman, R. L. (2001). Goniometry of the PIP and DIP joints. Part I: A survey ofinstrumentation and placement preferences. Journal of Hand Therapy, 14(1), 18-22.Ehretsman, R. L., Novak, C. B., & Mackinnon, S. E. (1999). Subjective recovery of nerve graftdonor site. Annals of Plastic Surgery, 43(6), 606-612.
REBECCA L. NEIDUSKI, PHD, OTR/L, CHTPAGE 7Invited Clinical CommentaryNeiduski, R. L. (2016). Clinical Relevance Commentary. Hand therapy versus corticosteroidinjections in the treatment of de Quervain’s disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of Hand Therapy, 29(1), 12-13.von der Heyde, R. L. (2013). Clinical Commentary. The impact of flexor tendon rehabilitationrestrictions on individuals' independence with daily activities: Implications for hand therapists.Journal of Hand Therapy, 26(1), 30-31.Book ChaptersNeiduski, R. L. (2021). Flexor tendon injuries. In M.A. Jacobs & N. M. Austin (Eds.), OrthoticIntervention for the Hand and Upper Extremity: Splinting Principles and Process. Philadelphia,PA: Walters Klower.Neiduski, R. L. (2019). Tendon injuries and trigger digits. In J. M. Abzug, S. H. Kozin, & R. L.Neiduski (Eds.), Pediatric Hand Therapy. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.Levis, C. M., Waltho, D., Neiduski, R. L. (2019). Pediatric hand burn therapy. In J. M. Abzug, S. H.Kozin, & R. L. Neiduski (Eds.), Pediatric Hand Therapy. St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.Novak, C. B., & Neiduski, R. L. (2016). Hand therapy. In P.C. Nelligan, G. Gurtner, R. Warren, E.Rodriguez, D. Song, J. Grotting, J. Chang, J. Losee & A. Van Beek (Eds.), Plastic Surgery (4th ed.).Philadelphia, PA: Saunders.Neiduski, R. L. (2016). Evidence-based practice. In R.J. Saunders, S.L. Burke, J.P. Higgins, M.A.McClinton, & R. Astifidis (Eds.), Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation: A Practical Guide (4thed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.von der Heyde, R. L. & Droege, K. (2013). Assessment of functional outcomes. In C. Cooper (Ed.),Fundamentals of Hand Therapy: Clinical Reasoning and Treatment Guidelines for CommonDiagnoses of the Upper Extremity (2nd ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.Novak, C. B., & von der Heyde, R. L. (2012). Hand therapy. In P.C. Nelligan, G. Gurtner,R.Warren, E. Rodriguez, D. Song, J. Grotting, J. Chang, J. Losee & A. Van Beek (Eds.), PlasticSurgery (3rd ed., Vol. 6). Philadelphia, PA: Saunders.von der Heyde, R. L. & Evans, R. B. (2011) Wound classification and management. In T. Skirven,A.L. Osterman, J. Fedorczyk, & P. Amadio (Eds.), Rehabilitation of the Hand and Upper Extremity(6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.Bednar, M., Judson, E. A., & von der Heyde, R. L. (2010). Basics of tendon transfers. In R. Bindra& T. Brininger (Eds), Advanced Concepts of Hand Pathology and Surgery: Application to HandTherapy Practice. Chicago, IL: The American Society for Surgery of the Hand.von der Heyde, R. L., & Paynter, P. (2010). Splinting. In W.C. Hammert, M. Boyer, D.J. Bozentka,& R.P. Calfee (Eds.), ASSH Manual of Hand Surgery. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams, &Wilkins.von der Heyde, R. L. (2007). Assessment of functional outcomes. In C. Cooper (Ed.),Fundamentals of Hand Therapy: Clinical Reasoning and Treatment Guidelines for CommonDiagnoses of the Upper Extremity. St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
REBECCA L. NEIDUSKI, PHD, OTR/L, CHTPAGE 8PRESENTATIONSAward/Keynote LectureExtending Our ReachAmerican Society of Hand Therapists Nathalie Barr Lecture: October 2017Peer-Reviewed PresentationsAssessment of Flexor Tendon RepairsInstructional Course: American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting 2017Best Practices for Flexor Tendon RehabilitationInstructional Course: American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting 2017Optimal Outcomes after Flexor Tendon Injury: A Paradigm ShiftInstructional Course: American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting 2016Considerations for Hand Therapy Following Soft Tissue TraumaSymposium: American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting 2014The Impact of Demographic Factors and Comorbidities on Distal Radius Fracture OutcomesResearch Platform: American Society of Hand Therapists Annual Meeting 2013Optimizing Hand Therapy Following Complex Trauma: TendonInstructional Course: American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting 2012Achieving Optimal Outcomes Through Hand Therapy: Flexor Tendon RehabilitationInstructional Course: American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting 2011Incidence and Variation of Accessory Tendons of the APL to the TrapeziumResearch Platform: International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy Congress 2010Goal Orientation and Problem-Based Learning: A Qualitative Analysis in Occupational TherapyEducationResearch Platform: 2010 Midwest Deans ConferenceMove It or Lose It: Wrist Motion Following Flexor Tendon RepairInstructional Course: American Society of Hand Therapists Annual Meeting 2008Long Term Outcomes Following Volar Plate ProceduresResearch Poster: American Society of Hand Therapists Annual Meeting 2007Considerations for Surgery and Therapeutic Management in a Third World Country: A Case StudyResearch Poster: American Society of Hand Therapists Annual Meeting 2006International Invited PresentationsPhalanx and Metacarpal Fractures, Disorders of the Wrist4th Annual Indo-US Hand Surgery ConferenceVirtual Conference: May 2021Flexor Tendon Rehabilitation, Anatomy, Assessment, Splinting, Nerve InjuryII- XIII Congreso Internacional de Cirugia de la ManoGuatemala City, Guatemala: 2005-2019Challenges of Tendon InjuryUniversity of Toronto: Hand and Upper Extremity ProgramToronto, Canada: October 2014
REBECCA L. NEIDUSKI, PHD, OTR/L, CHTPAGE 9Flexor Tendon RehabilitationHand and Upper Limb SymposiumLondon, Ontario, Canada: November 2011Flexor Tendon RehabilitationSouth African Society of Hand TherapistsJohannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town, South Africa: July 2011Flexor Tendon Rehabilitation, Nerve Compression, CMC Osteoarthritis1st Saudi Occupational Therapy Symposium: Hand Therapy WorkshopRiyadh, Saudi Arabia: April 2010Incidence and Variation of Accessory Tendons of the APL to the Trapezium1st Saudi Occupational Therapy SymposiumRiyadh, Saudi Arabia: April 2010Flexor and Extensor Tendon Rehabilitation, Tendon Transfers, Nerve CompressionEgyptian Society for Surgery of the Hand and MicrosurgeryCairo, Egypt: April 2010Nerve CompressionHand Therapy CanadaNiagara Falls, Canada: April 2009Flexor Tendon Rehabilitation, Tendon TransfersVII National Congress of the Romanian Society for Hand SurgerySovata, Romania: October 2008Flexor Tendon Rehabilitation3rd International Course of Hand Surgery and Hand TherapyCluj-Napoca, Romania: September 2007Invited PresentationsOver 110 presentations, webinars, and podcasts between 2004-present including seven weekendcourses and substantive contributions to the American Society of Hand Therapist’s Hand TherapyReview Courses from 2010-present. International expertise in flexor tendon rehabilitation.PROGRAM CHAIRAO North America: Hand Therapy EssentialsWeekly Webinar Series: April 29-June 10, 2021Wisconsin Hand ExperienceMilwaukee, WI: 2014-2017American Society of Hand Therapists 39th Annual MeetingWashington, D. C.: September 2016American Society of Hand Therapists 37th Annual MeetingBoston, MA: September 2014American Association for Hand Surgery Annual MeetingMaui, HI: January 2009
REBECCA L. NEIDUSKI, PHD, OTR/L, CHTAWARDSNathalie Barr Lectureship AwardAmerican Society of Hand Therapists: September 2016Certificate of Excellence for Learning & Challenge in the ClassroomConcordia University Wisconsin: October 2015Paul Brand Award of Professional ExcellenceAmerican Society of Hand Therapists: September 2014Emerson Excellence in Teaching AwardEmerson Corporation, St. Louis, Mo: November 2011Outstanding Faculty Award: Maryville UniversityMaryville University Office of Academic Affairs: Spring 2011Student Adviser of The Year: Maryville UniversityMaryville University Center for Academic Success: Spring 2011Outstanding Teacher of The Year: School of Health ProfessionsMaryville University Student Government: Spring 2005Distinguished Faculty Award: TeachingMaryville University School of Health Professions: Spring 2005SERVICEBoard of DirectorsAuthoraCare Collective Hospice and Palliative Care (October 2018-present)The Guatemala Healing Hands Foundation (May 2018-present)Alamance County YMCA (January 2018-present)Service to Elon UniversityUniversity: InvitedGlobal Strategic Planning Working Group (2021-present)COVID-19 Data Team, Chair (2020-present)Council on Wellness and Well-being, Co-Chair (2018-present)COVID-19 Greek Life Recruitment Advisory Council, Co-Chair (2020-21)Director of Counseling Services Search Committee, Co-Chair (2020-21)2020 Innovation Challenge, Co-Chair (2020)Elon Innovation Council (2019-present)Strategic Plan: Advancing STEM at Elon Community Working Group, Co-Chair (2018-19)Records Retention Committee (2018-2019)Four Course Numbering Committee (2018-2019)University: Standing CommitteesAcademic Dean’s Advisory Council (2017-present)Provost’s Advisory Council (2017-present)Academic Affairs Advisory Council (2017-present)PAGE 10
REBECCA L. NEIDUSKI, PHD, OTR/L, CHTUniversity: Student OutreachAlternative Spring Break: Youth Rehabilitation/Criminal Justice SystemColumbia, South Carolina: March 2019Service to Concordia University WisconsinUniversity: InvitedPharmacy Admissions Committee (2014-2017)Scholarship Committee (2013-2017)Search CommitteesDirector of Social Work (2014)Director of Medical Assistant (2014)Occupational Therapy Faculty (2013-2014)Service to Maryville UniversityUniversity: ElectedPresident’s Cabinet (2010-2013)Faculty Council: Treasurer (2008-2010)Athletics Committee (2004-2006, 2009-2010)Faculty Affairs (2006-2007)Institutional Policies and Procedures Committee (2005-2006)University: AppointedFull Professor Task Force (2012-2013)Core Curriculum Committee (2010-2013)Bascom Honors Committee (2003-2013)Jack Kent Cook Scholarship Committee (2003-2013)Online Course Evaluations Task Force (2005-2007)North Central Accreditation: Educational Effectiveness Committee (2003-2004)University: InvitedTenure and Promotion Peer Committees (2010-2012)Occupational Therapy Program: Standing CommitteesACOTE Accreditation (2012-2013)Curriculum Committee (2003-2013)Professional and Academic Review Committee (2003-2013)Admissions Committee (2003-2013)Policy and Procedures Committee (2003-2013)ACOTE Accreditation (2003-2004)Search CommitteesHead Volleyball Coach (2011)Occupational Therapy Faculty (2006, 2008, 2010)Chemistry Faculty (2007-2008)Psychology Faculty (2005-2006)Dean of the School of Liberal Arts and Professional Programs (2005- 2006)Interior Design Faculty (2005-2006)PAGE 11
REBECCA L. NEIDUSKI, PHD, OTR/L, CHTAdvisoryMaryville University Dance Team (2005-2009)Maryville University Student OT Association (2004-2005)Service to the ProfessionInternationalGuatemala Healing Hands FoundationMedical Mission II-XIII: November 2005-October 2019American Society for Surgery of the Hand Touching Hands ProjectTakeo, Cambodia: June, 2016Port au Prince, Haiti: July, 2014Circle of EmpowermentChinandega, Nicaragua: May, 2015; January, 2016; March, 2017Learn, Serve, Hope: Collaborative Occupational and Music Therapy Service-Learning ExperienceObras Sociales de Hermano Pedro OrphanageAntigua, Guatemala: May, 2011NationalAO North AmericaHand Education Committee (2020-present)American Society of Hand Therapists (ASHT)Annual Meeting Chair (2014, 2016)Annual Meeting Vice Chair (2013, 2015)Research Division Director (2011-2012)Research Division Vice Chair (2010)International Committee (2005-2011)Branding Task Force (2007-2008)American Association for Hand Surgery (AAHS)International Outreach Oversight Committee, Chair (2020-present)International Reverse Fellowship Task Force (2018-present)Board of Governors, Hand Surgery Endowment (2015-2019)HAND Journal Committee (2014-2018)Education Committee (2015-2017)Nominating Committee (2016)Chair: Affiliate Membership Committee (2008-2011)Board of Directors: Affiliate Director (2007-2010)Affiliate Membership Committee (2006-2007)Technology Committee (2005-2006)American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH)Hand-e: Hand Therapy Editor (2014-2017)Editorial Board MemberHAND (2011-present)Open Journal of Occupational Therapy (2012-2018)PAGE 12
REBECCA L. NEIDUSKI, PHD, OTR/L, CHTInvited Editorial ReviewerJournal of Hand Therapy (2012-present)Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research (2012)Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics (2012)Advisory Board MemberOccupationalTherapy.com (2014-2018)LocalHand Camp: Shriner’s Hospital for Children (2011, 2012)PAGE 13
Fellows at Alamance Regional Medical Center, Healthy Alamance, and Impact Alamance. Administer the provision of healthcare services to underserved members of our community through the Open-Door Clinic of Alamance County and the Health Outreach Program at Elon. Align opportunities for education and service through Board of Directors service with the
