NDNG Executive Committee
![Hannes Devos, PhD, DRS](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Hannes_Devos_124x126.jpg)
Hannes Devos, PhD, DRS
CHAIR
Director, Laboratory of Advanced Rehabilitation Research in Simulation
Kansas University Medical Center (KUMC)
Department of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Science
Kansas City, KS
![Brian Downer, PhD](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/brian_downer_2019_125x126.jpg)
Brian Downer, PhD
CHAIR ELECT, MEMBERSHIP OFFICER & CAREER DEVELOPMENT NETWORKING GROUP LIAISON
Assistant Professor, Division of Rehabilitation Sciences
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
![Catherine (Katie) Siengsukon, PT, PhD](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/catherine-siengsukon-125x125-1.png)
Catherine (Katie) Siengsukon, PT, PhD
SECRETARY
Associate Professor
Director of Sleep, Health & Wellness Lab
Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, & Athletic Training Dept
University of Kansas Medical Center
![Ekaterina Dobryakova, PhD](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/ekaterina_dobryakova_candidate_124x125.jpg)
Ekaterina Dobryakova, PhD
PAST CHAIR
Research Scientist, Kessler Foundation
Research Assistant Professor, Department of PM&R
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
![Michele York, PhD, ABPP-CN](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/michele_york_2019_125x125.jpg)
Michele York, PhD, ABPP-CN
AWARDS COMMITTEE OFFICER, PAST CHAIR
Neuropsychologist
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
![Mark A. Hirsch, PhD, FACRM](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/mark_hirsch_2018_125x125.jpg)
Mark A. Hirsch, PhD, FACRM
AWARDS COMMITTEE OFFICER and PROGRAM COMMITTEE LIAISON
Senior Scientist, Director, Dept. of PM&R Residency Research Education
Director, Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Lab
Carolinas Rehabilitation, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health
Charlotte, NC
![Julie Faieta, MOT, OTR/L](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Julie_Faieta_125x120.jpg)
Julie Faieta, MOT, OTR/L
SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER, WEBINAR OFFICER & CAREER DEVELOPMENT NETWORKING GROUP LIAISON
Assistant Professor
Department of Rehab Science & Technology,
School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh
![Erwin E. H. van Wegen, PhD](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/erwin-van-wegen_125x143.jpg)
Erwin E. H. van Wegen, PhD
INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING GROUP LIAISON
Associate Professor
VU University Medical Center
![Monika M. Gross, M.AmSAT, M.ATI, RSME, BFA](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/monika_gross_125x125.jpg)
Monika M. Gross, M.AmSAT, M.ATI, RSME, BFA
ARTS & NEUROSCIENCE NETWORKING GROUP LIAISON
Executive Director
The Poise Project
Candler, North Carolina, United States
![Deborah Backus, PT, PhD, FACRM](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Debbie_Backus_125x126.jpg)
Deborah Backus, PT, PhD, FACRM
FOUNDING CHAIR
Vice President of Research & Innovation
Shepherd Center
![Mark Newman, PhD, MPH](https://acrm.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mark-newman-125x125-1.jpg)
Mark Newman, PhD, MPH
ARTS & NEUROSCIENCE NETWORKING GROUP LIAISON
Research Scientist
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Carolinas Rehabilitation
PAST CHAIRS
Michele York, PhD, ABPP-CN Co-Chair
Ekaterina Dobryakova, PhD Co-Chair
Mark A. Hirsch, PhD, FACRM
Patricia C. Heyn, PhD, FGSA, FACRM
Deborah Backus, PT, PhD, FACRM (FOUNDING CHAIR)