CDNG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
![Monique R. Pappadis, PhD](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/monique-1.jpg)
Monique R. Pappadis, PhD
CHAIR
Associate Professor, School of Public and Population Health
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
![Deborah Backus, PT, PhD, FACRM](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/deborah-backus-2012may-1-e1394999595346-2.jpg)
Deborah Backus, PT, PhD, FACRM
CO-CHAIR
Vice President of Research & Innovation
Shepherd Center
![Tolu Oyesanya, PhD, RN](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/tolu.jpg)
Tolu Oyesanya, PhD, RN
CHAIR-ELECT
Duke University, School of Nursing
![Alison Cogan, PhD, OTR/L](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Alison_Cogan_125x125.jpg)
Alison Cogan, PhD, OTR/L
PAST CHAIR
Health Science Specialist, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Adjunct Assistant Professor, George Washington University
School of Medicine and Health Sciences
![Stephanie L. Silveira, PhD](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/stephanie-silveira-125x125-1.jpg)
Stephanie L. Silveira, PhD
SECRETARY
Assistant Professor
University of North Texas
![Brooks C. Wingo, PhD](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/brooks_wingo_2020_125x125.jpg)
Brooks C. Wingo, PhD
MEMBER AT LARGE
Assistant Professor
Department of Occupational Therapy
University of Alabama at Birmingham
CDNG PAST CHAIRS
- Alison Cogan, PhD, OTR/L
- Brooks C. Wingo, PhD
- Megan Mitchell, PhD
- FOUNDING CHAIR: Dawn Neumann, PhD, FACRM
Task Force Chairs
![Brian Downer, PhD](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/brian_downer_2020_125x125.png)
Brian Downer, PhD
CHAIR, Early Career Development Course Task Force
Assistant Professor, Division of Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Texas Medical Branch
![Minda M. Markle, MA, PhD, ABPP](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/minda-markle-125x125-1.jpg)
Minda M. Markle, MA, PhD, ABPP
CO-CHAIR, Communications Task Force and WEBINAR OFFICER
Licensed Psychologist/Neuropsychologist
Board Certified, Rehabilitation Psychology
![Laura Excell, PhD, ND, APRN, LPC, NCC](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/laura-excell-125x125-1.jpg)
Laura Excell, PhD, ND, APRN, LPC, NCC
CO-CHAIR, Communications Task Force
Clinical Psychologist, Nurse Practitioner,
Nurse Herbalist
CEO, Innerworking
![Tolu Oyesanya, PhD, RN](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/tolu_oyesanya_125x125.jpg)
Tolu Oyesanya, PhD, RN
CHAIR, Mentoring Task Force
Assistant Professor
Duke University, School of Nursing
![Deborah Backus, PT, PhD, FACRM](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Debbie_Backus_125x126.jpg)
Deborah Backus, PT, PhD, FACRM
CHAIR, Leadership Development Course Task Force
Vice President of Research & Innovation
Shepherd Center
Board Representative