M-ISIG 2025 Call for Nominations is CLOSED
An Election Ballot was sent to each Measurement-ISIG member in good standing via Survey Monkey.
Chair-Elect Candidate
Jennifer Weaver, PhD, OTR/L
Assistant Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy,
College of Health and Human Sciences, Colorado State University
I would be honored to continue serving the Measurement Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (M-ISIG) as the Chair-Elect Officer. For the past six years, I have held an M-ISIG officer position as the Early Career Officer (four years) and Communications Chair (two years). Additionally, I have served as a Task Force Chair for the Knowledge Translation Committee (two years), Stakeholder Engagement Committee (two years), and was an active past member of the Rasch Measurement Reporting Guidelines task force. As a researcher, educator, and occupational therapy practitioner, the M-ISIG mission represents what I love most, applying measurement practices to the field of rehabilitation.
Since Fall of 2021, I have been an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) at Colorado State University in the Department of Occupational Therapy (ranked 3rd in the United States). As an early career scientist, I have received federal and foundation grants for research projects related to measurement in severe brain injury rehabilitation. With my practitioner and early career researcher lenses, I will leverage these experiences to create opportunities that support early career measurement scientists through M-ISIG. I also hope to see more cross-collaboration projects occur with other special interest and networking groups (e.g., health services research and brain injury).
Measurement is at the crux of understanding whether our interventions are making an impact on our clients’ lives, and we must not only be concerned with measurement characteristics but also with measuring what matters most. M-ISIG represents the current and future leaders of these endeavors, and I am eager to continue as the Chair-Elect Officer.
Secretary Candidate
Heerak Choi, PhD, CRC
Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
Dr. Choi is a postdoctoral fellow at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. Dr. Choi’s research interests have grown at the intersection of vocational rehabilitation, psychosocial functioning, and individuals with disabilities. This integrated focus has enabled her to develop multifaceted, systematic research agendas aimed at improving psychosocial functioning and vocational rehabilitation outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Since the beginning of her postdoctoral fellowship, Dr. Choi has expanded her research interests to include measurement validation, recognizing the importance of strong psychometric evidence in producing reproducible and valid results. Her work includes scale-level and item-level analyses of instruments, measurement invariance testing, and convergence of multi-informant reports, each contributing to the development of reliable and meaningful outcome measures. Dr. Choi has demonstrated her capacity for rigorous research through multiple peer-reviewed publications. Her long-term goal is to inform rehabilitation practices and policies that support psychosocial adaptation and successful employment transitions for individuals with disabilities, grounded in methodologically sound research.
Your Contributions to ACRM and Your Group (ISIG, NG, Group)
Dr. Choi became a member of the ACRM in 2025 and is beginning to engage more actively with the ACRM and Measurement-ISIG.
Why you would like this position, strength you bring to position
Dr. Choi is interested in the secretary position within Measurement-ISIG because the group’s focus aligns closely with her research interests in measurement science and outcome evaluation. She is particularly drawn to the group’s commitment to advancing psychometrically sound tools in rehabilitation research and practice. If elected, Dr. Choi can bring strong organizational skills, collaborative work skills, and a deep commitment to support the group’s initiatives.
Communications Officer Candidate
Patricia Grady-Dominguez, PhD, OTR/L
Colorado State University
Patricia Grady-Dominguez, PhD, OTR/L, is a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Occupational Therapy at Colorado State University, where she focuses on measurement science in neurorehabilitation. Her research centers on improving the precision, validity, and accessibility of assessment tools for individuals with severe brain injury, with a particular emphasis on pediatric populations and disorders of consciousness. Dr. Grady-Dominguez brings expertise in Rasch measurement, implementation science, and stakeholder-engaged research, and collaborates with clinicians and researchers across rehabilitation disciplines.
Contributions to ACRM:
Dr. Grady-Dominguez has been an active member of ACRM and the Measurement ISIG for several years, previously serving as Member-at-Large and currently as Interim Communications Officer. She also leads an ACRM-funded knowledge translation project, a collaboration between the Measurement ISIG and Brain Injury ISIG, focused on improving communication of assessment results in clinical care. Through these roles, she has developed a strong understanding of the group’s mission and the importance of communication in supporting collaboration, visibility, and impact.
Why you would like this position, strength you bring to position:
If elected to the position of Communications Officer, Dr. Grady-Dominguez will bring energy, thoughtfulness, and a strategic approach to strengthening internal and external communications. She is especially interested in using ISIG communications to elevate member contributions, increase engagement among early-career professionals, and support cross-disciplinary dialogue around best practices in rehabilitation measurement. She would also like to initiate a regular member spotlight feature to showcase the diverse expertise, achievements, and innovations within the ISIG.
Member at Large Candidate
Zijian “Michael” Huang, PhD
Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, University of Pittsburgh
Dr. Zijian Huang is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology at the University of Pittsburgh. He conducts research within the Accessible SmartTech Research Group under the leadership and mentorship of Dr. Dan Ding. Dr. Huang’s research centers on leveraging digital health technologies, such as wearable devices and mobile health applications, to improve health outcomes for individuals with spinal cord injury or disorder (SCI/D). Recently, he has also initiated work on the integration of Artificial Intelligence to further support individuals with disabilities. In addition to his research in digital health and accessibility, Dr. Huang brings interdisciplinary expertise spanning clinical trials, computer science, information science, and engineering.
Your Contributions to ACRM and Your Group (ISIG, NG, Group)
Dr. Huang has been a member of ACRM for three years and joined the Measurement Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group (ISIG) one year ago. He co-established and currently co-chairs the Measurement Innovation Task Force within the M-ISIG, alongside Dr. Andrew Delgado.
Why you would like this position, strength you bring to position
If elected to the position of Member-At-Large, Dr. Huang is committed to bringing his full energy, creativity, and collaborative spirit to the role. ACRM and the M-ISIG have provided him with valuable opportunities to connect with professionals who share similar research interests and expertise. Through these connections, he has initiated several collaborative presentations with other task forces. Dr. Huang is enthusiastic about giving back to the community that has supported his growth. He is passionate about advancing the mission of M-ISIG and expanding
