2025 Faculty

MICHAEL B. AMSTER, PE, CIH, CSP, CHMM, FAIHA

President, M.B. Amster & Associates, Inc.

Michael Amster is the President of M.B. Amster & Associates, Inc. Read More

LISA ANASTOS, MA, ESQ.

Risk Manager, Mobility Works

Lisa Anastos MA, Esq. began her career in the insurance industry in 1993. She has worn a number of hats from case manager and Read More

NED BARRETT, ESQ.

Managing Attorney, Law Offices of Martin B. Schneider, P.C.

Mr. Barrett began his legal career as legal counsel for a tax software development Read More

KRISTEN BAXTER, PT CHT

Clinic Director, Pappas OPT Physical, Sport and Hand Therapy North Kingstown Location

Kristen Baxter earned her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Read More

PAUL BOYLE

Administrative Director, Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Dartmouth Health

Paul Boyle is a Retired Air Force Master Sargeant in Medical Administration. Read More

SHIRAH BURGEY, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist, Boston Medical Center

Shirah Burgey is a board certified doctor of physical therapist, working full time at Boston Medical Center’s Outpatient Rehabilitation Department for the past 5 years. Read More

AMANDA CALIFANO (WHITTAKER)

Owner of Elevated By Amanda; Yoga Teacher @ 4 Corners; Project Mgr @ Mass General Brigham Digital Health

Amanda is a life-long dancer, athlete, and fitness enthusiast. Read More

DAVID S. COCKRUM, MD, MPH

Medical Director, Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Dartmouth Health

David served for 20 years in the US Air Force, retiring in Read More

KAYLENE M. CRUM, ESQ.

Partner at BCL Law LLP

Attorney Crum is a founding partner of BCL Law and has become an authority in Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability. Attorney Crum is known for her meticulous approach to case Read More

JOSEPH CZARNECKI, MD, FAANA, FAAOS

Director, Cartilage Care Center, Excel Orthopaedic Specialists

Dr. Joseph Czarnecki is a subspecialty board certified orthopaedic surgeon Read More

CAROL DENNEHY, RN, CRRN, CCM, CLCP

Director of Case Management, Occupational Resource Network

Prior to joining ORN in 2001, Ms. Dennehy was a nurse case manager and interim director of case management for Read More

ANDREW DESTEFANO, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, Dip. Osteopractic

Physical Therapist and Fellow (AAOMPT)

Andrew attended Ithaca College, where he earned his Doctorate of Physical Read More

Therapy (2012) and bachelor’s degree in Clinical Health Science (2010). As a lifelong athlete, his passion for sports has provided an ideal foundation for a career in physical therapy. With an interest in promoting overall health and wellness, he minored in nutrition during his undergraduate study. To further integrate these skills into his practice, he earned his Certificate of Personal Training (CPT) through National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and became a certified nutrition coach through Precision Nutrition. This training bolsters his approach to patient education and evidence-based practice. Andrew is a strong believer in the importance of continuing education. He has continued to expand upon his background in sports-based orthopedics by becoming a Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist (OCS), as recognized by the American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. This credential is one of the 10 specialty certifications that are recognized by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). As of June 2022, the ABPTS has certified less than 20,000 physical therapists nationally. He is also recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Manual Therapy after completion of fellowship training through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy (AAMT) in 2024. This intensive post-graduate program includes extensive classroom and mentored clinical experience focusing on the management of neuro-musculoskeletal conditions, using specific and high-skilled manual techniques coupled with therapeutic exercise. Through this program, Andrew also earned a Diploma of Osteopractic. He also holds Certification in Dry Needling (Cert. DN) and Certification in Spinal Manipulation (Cert. SMT) through AAMT, and is a certified Vestibular Rehab Specialist (Cert. VRS) through the American Musculoskeletal Institute. With this extensive knowledge, Andrew’s goal is to optimize his quality of care and that of his patients’ lives. As an active member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), Andrew has served as a mentor to young clinicians in the APTA of Massachusetts Mentorship Program and is a Certified Clinical Instructor (CI) for student physical therapists on clinical internships.

KATHY DOYLE

Vice President US Claims, Gallagher Bassett

Kathy has over 29 years of experience in the insurance industry with extensive worker’s compensation knowledge. She has held various positions within the industry handling auto, worker’s compensation claims, Read More

DEBRA DYLESKI NAJJAR, JD, APM

Founder, Najjar Employment Law Group, PC

Debra Dyleski-Najjar, Esq., is president and founder of the Najjar Employment Law Group, P.C. with offices located in Read More

Boston and North Andover. She founded NELGPC in April 2008 as a labor, employment and benefits boutique law firm with big law experience providing strategic legal advice, backed by litigation expertise, for employers. NELGPC works to keep employers ahead of the curve, not only complying with the law but strategically designing best practices for long range management of the workplace and risk mitigation. Ms. Najjar is recognized in Best Lawyers for Labor Law – Management, and has received the highest AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. She has practiced employment law for over thirty-five (35) years. Before establishing NELGPC, she was an equity partner in the Boston office of a 250-attorney regional law firm, with offices in Boston, Providence and Concord. In addition to defending employers in state, federal and agency litigation, she is a frequent author, lecturer, counselor, and trainer on workplace issues including compliance with state and federal laws. Due to Ms. Najjar’s significant professional accomplishments, in 2007, she was nominated by her peers and inducted as a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers and served as Chair of the First Circuit Credentialing Committee for many years. She has been recognized as a New England Super Lawyer, a recognition bestowed on the top 5% of attorneys, every year since 2005. She is a member of the Lawrence Partnership Advisory Board, served on the Corporate Board of the Merrimack Valley YMCA and served on the Board of Directors of the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (2015-2017). She is an active member of the New Hampshire Bar Association, moderating the annual Labor and Employment State Conference. She also serves as the Government Affairs Director for the Massachusetts SHRM State Council, and as the Legislative Director of the Greater Merrimack Valley Human Resource Association. She is a graduate of Wellesley College, magna cum laude Durant Scholar, and Boston University School of Law, summa cum laude, third in her class and an Editor of the Law Review. She is admitted to practice before the state and federal courts of Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine, as well as the United States Supreme Court, and is a credentialed member of the American Society of Pension Professionals and Actuaries (ASPPA).

Roberto Feliz, MD

Medical Director, Boston Pain Center

Roberto Feliz is a board certified pain management physician and anesthesiologist. Dr. Feliz is widely recognized for Read More

DAN FLEURY, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

President, Pinnacle Rehabilitation Network

Dan engages in all aspects of business development from start-up to ongoing strategic planning, providing practice management and clinical proficiency Read More

ERIN GALLIVAN, ESQ.

Founder, Larson & Gallivan Law, PLC

Attorney Erin Gallivan is a partner with Gallivan & Larson, Attorneys PLC in Rutland Vermont. She graduated from Lehigh University Read More

C. GLENN GED, ESQ.

GED Lawyers

C. Glen Ged had been featured on Forbes.com, The New York Times, Entrepreneur.com and numerous other local and national publications establishing a reputation as one of North America’s most
compassionate and dedicated lawyers and one of the country’s most aggressive litigators, Read More

JANICE E. GELLIS, MD

Anesthesiologist and Chronic Pain Specialist, Pain Management Service, Site Director Pain Fellowship Program, White River Junction VA; Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology/Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

Dr. Gellis is a Staff Physician in the Pain Management Service (Surgical Services) at the Read Less White River Junction VA Read More

HEIDI S. GROFF, ESQ.

Plantiff's Attorney, Partner, Biggam Fox Skinner, LLP

Heidi Groff is a trial attorney representing injured people in the areas of workers’ compensation and personal injury law. She has been focused on injury law for over 25 years. She was formerly a state prosecutor. Read More

JULIANNA HARDY

Workers Compensation Specialist IV, Cincinnati Insurance Company

Julianna started her career as a claims professional in 2011, and has continued to serve in the industry for 14 years. She has handled workers’ compensation claims across the New England Read More

TAYLOR A. HORST, MD

Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon, Excel Orthopaedic Specialists

Dr. Taylor A. Horst is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with a CAQ in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery. He earned his BA in Chemistry Read More

GLORIA IMPEY

Sr. Clinical Secretary, Occupational Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Gloria has worked for Occupational Medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center for 20 years, Read More

JERROLD L. KAPLAN, MD

Medical Director, Outpatient & Workers' Compensation Services, Gaylord Specialty Healthcare

Dr. Kaplan is the Medical Director of Outpatient and Workers’ Compensation at Gaylord Hospital Read More

ALEX KITTO, MD

Orthopedic spine surgeon, MGB Salem hospital

Dr. Alex Kitto is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Salem Hospital in Salem, MA. He completed his orthopedic spine surgery Read More

Deborah G. Kohl, ESQ.

Partner, Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl

Deborah G. Kohl is an attorney concentrating in the areas of workers’ compensation and disability law. She has been in Read More

KIRSTIN LANE, PT, DPT

Regional Manager of WorkStrategies, Select Medical

Originally from Westmanland, Maine, Kirstin earned her Bachelor of Science in 2004 and Masters Degree in 2005 in Read More

BARRY S. LEVY, MD, MPH

Adjunct Professor of Public Health, Tufts University School of Medicine

Barry S. Levy, MD, MPH, is a physician who has studied the health impacts of war for more than 30 years. He wrote the book “From Horror to Hope: Recognizing and Preventing the Health Impacts of War,” co-edited two editions of the book “War and Public Health,” and authored Read More

XINNING LI, MD, FAOA, FAAOS

Prof. of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, BU Sports Medicine Fellowship Director, Boston University School of Medicine

Dr. Xinning Li, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Boston University School of Medicine and Team Physician for Read More

NICOLE LOVETT, RN, IMF

Director of Clinical Training and Program Development at Windham

Nicole Lovett has been in the healthcare field working in a variety of different roles including inpatient and outpatient care for the past 20 years. For the last 10 years, Nicole has worked at Windham starting as a Nurse Case Manager Read More

JOSEPH MARKEY, ESQ.

Managing Partner, Markey Law Partners

Joseph Markey is the managing partner of Markey Law Partners specializing in workers compensations matters. Markey also serves as one of the five Civil Service Commissioners in the state hearing civil service appeals. Markey was appointed by the Honorable Governor Maura Healy. Markey Read More

KAREN MATTIE, DPT, PT, MS

Senior Director Clinical Operations, Boston Medical Center, Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Boston University

Dr. Mattie is a Senior Director of Clinical Operations, at Boston Medical Center, where she has engaged in Rehabilitation patient care and leadership for 15 years. She has extended oversight of Read More

AUGUSTUS MAZZOCCA, MS, MD, FAAOS, FAOA

Medical Director, Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine; Chief, Division of Sports Medicine Mass General Hospital; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital; Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Harvard Medical School; Professor Emeritus, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UCONN School of Medicine

Dr. Augustus “Gus” Read More

Mazzocca is the newly appointed medical director of Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine and is also the chief of Mass General’s Sports Medicine Service and the director of the Bioskills, Biomechanics and Cell Biology Laboratories within the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital. Alongside these posts, Dr. Mazzocca serves on the faculty of orthopaedic surgery at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Mazzocca earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Denison University, a Master of Science in applied physiology from Springfield College and his medical degree from the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He completed an internship and residency with the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, as well as a fellowship in Sports, Shoulder and Elbow Surgery at Rush University in Chicago. Dr. Mazzocca is an internationally renowned shoulder and elbow clinician specializing in complex joint injuries and conditions. Dr. Mazzocca comes to Mass General from the University of Connecticut Health Center, where he was director of the UCONN Health Musculoskeletal Institute and professor of orthopaedic surgery. As a professor, he was the Orthopaedic Teacher of the Year in 2013 and 2021. Dr. Mazzocca played an active mentor role in UCONN’s Orthopaedic Residency program since 2002, serving at times as director and assistant director of the program. He has served on numerous masters and PhD committees and has mentored hundreds of fellows, residents and other graduate students over his long career. In his UCONN role, he also served as team physician for UCONN Athletics and orthopaedic director for the state of Connecticut’s Department of Corrections. Dr. Mazzocca has dedicated his non-clinical life to education, research and his family, which is most important to him. He is a member of the prestigious American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM), American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Society (ASES), The International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Sports medicine (ISAKOS), as well as being a member of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow (ESSSE). He and colleague Jon J.P. Warner, MD, co-founded the New England Shoulder and Elbow Society (NESES), which is a regional society dedicated to educating and researching problems related to the shoulder and elbow. He is the founder and was the director of the University of Connecticut Human Soft Tissue Research Laboratory, and he has published over 250 peer-reviewed journal articles.

JENNIFER McCARTHY, CP

Manager Clinical Review, One Call

Jennifer has over 20 years of experience in advanced prosthetics fittings and development and over the past four years, providing reimbursement services to customers by developing and delivering the required documentation for Read More

BRITTANY McKENNA, MS, CRC, CVE

Vocational Counselor & Evaluator, Co-Owner, Tandem Workforce Collaborative

Brit McKenna is a certified vocational counselor (CRC) and evaluator (CVE) and co-owner of Tandem Read More

Suzanne L. Miller, MD

Sports Medicine Orthopedic Surgeon, Boston Bone & Joint Institute

Dr. Miller completed her medical school and her residency training at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, followed by a sports medicine fellowship at The University of Pittsburgh. Read More

KAI MITHOEFER, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon, Boston Bone & Joint Institute and New England Baptist Hospital

Dr. Mithoefer is a double board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Boston Bone & Joint Institute (BBJI) and New England Baptist Hospital Read More

Edward M. Moriarty, Jr., Esq.

Senior Partner, Moriarty & Associates, P.C.

EDWARD M. MORIARTY, JR. is a senior partner at Moriarty, Shay & Associates, P.C., Wakefield, MA. He graduated magna cum laude Read More

DEVIN MOTT, PT, DPT

Physical Therapist, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital; Adjunct Faculty, Boston College & Tufts University

Devin Mott is a physical therapist specializing in the treatment of chronic and persistent pain. As a Therapeutic Pain Specialist and Pain Science Fellow in training, Devin focuses on Read More

STEFAN C. MUZIN, MD

Medical Director, ForHealth Consulting at UMass Chan Medical School

Dr. Stefan Muzin is Board Certified Physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with additional subspecialty training in Read More

Elizabeth Tucker O'Day, MS, MSPT, CCM

VT RETAIN/Dartmouth Health

Tucker has over 20 years of experience in Occupational Health and Safety and currently leads Work Health Coach Development and Read More

JUDSON PIERCE, ESQ.

Senior Attorney, Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano

Judson is a principal at the law firm of Pierce, Pierce & Napolitano in Salem, MA concentrating in representing injured workers at the Read More

JASON PITTMAN, MD, PhD, FAAOS

Division Chief, Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Medical Director of Ambulatory Orthopedics & Director of the Orthopedic Spine Surgery Fellowship, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Dr. Pittman is the Interim Division Chief of Orthopaedic Spine Surgery Read More

PATRICIA A. PROULX, LICSW, CCM

Social Work continuing care manager for the workers comp center at DHMC Lebanon

Patricia has worked at DHMC for the past 25 years, and helped start up the DHMC Workers Comp Center. She is a graduate of Columbia University in NYC, and has practiced in the field of health care for nearly 40 years, both in NYC, Boston and now in Lebanon NH.

LAURA PUNNETT, Sc.D.

Professor Emerita, Biomedical Engineering, U.Mass. Lowell; Associate Director, Center for the Promotion of Health in the New England Workplace (CPH-NEW)

Dr. Punnett has been bridging public health and industrial engineering for 40 years, with a doctorate from the Harvard School of Public Health and post-doctoral training Read More

Michael Ready, Esq.

Partner, Ready, Kiernan & McNally, LLP

Michael Ready is a partner at Ready, Kiernan & McNally, LLP in Wareham and New Bedford, Massachusetts. He and his firm concentrate in workers’ compensation andpersonal injury matters. Mr. Ready is a summa cum laude graduate of Read More

MICHAEL REINHORN, MD, MBA, FACS

Boston Hernia; Associate Clinical Professor in Surgery, Tufts University

Catherine L. Reno, RN, BSN, MBA, CCM

Medical Case Manager

Catherine is the Sole Proprietor of Reno Associates, providing Medical Case Management/Medical Read More

KAYLA ROCHE, PT, DPT

Clinic Director, Lexington, Physical Therapist; ATI Physical Therapy

Kayla Roche is a board certified physical therapist, working as a physical therapist and clinic director at ATI Read More

JAMES ROSENBLUM, LMT

Licensed Massage Therapist, SELF

James Rosenblum, LMT is a Licensed Massage Therapist in Auburndale, MA focusing on myofascial and orthopedic massage. He began his career Read More

Kenji Saito, MD, JD, FACOEM

President, ACOEM

Dr. Saito is board certified in preventive medicine with specialty training in occupational and Read More

Buzz Schneider, Esq.

Principal, Law Offices of Martin B. Schneider

Buzz Schneider, Esq. is a graduate of the University of Maine and Read More

OLGA SOBKO, BSN, RN

Workabiity Care Coordinator, Dartmouth Health, Lebanon, NH

ANDREW B. STEIN, MD

Chief of Hand Surgery, Boston Medical Center

Dr. Stein is an Assistant Professor at Boston University School of Medicine. After earning his medical degree from Read More

JINSIL SUNG, MD, FAAOS

Hand & Upper Extremity Microvascular Surgeon, Boston Orthopaedic & Spine

Dr. Jinsil Sung is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hand and upper extremity for both adult and pediatric patients. Her clinical interests Read More

MARY TASCHNER, DNP, ANP-BC

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Mary A. Taschner received her DNP at the University of MA Lowell and is an experienced board certified nurse practitioner having worked in occupational health, ambulatory care, Read More

ANYA TASCHNER

Director of Sales, DealRoom

Anya is a dynamic Revenue Leader with over 15 years of sales experience, currently Director of Sales for a Chicago based FinTech. Her career journey showcases a unique blend of situational leadership, fearless authenticity, Read More

GEORGE H. THEODORE, MD, FAAOS

Orthopedic Sports Medicine Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Orthopedic Consultant to New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, New England Revolution, Boston Ballet, Harvard University Athletics

Dr. Theodore is a graduate of both Harvard College and Harvard Medical School. He completed his Read More

PETER S. VEZERIDIS, MD

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Excel Orthopaedic Specialists

Dr. Peter S. Vezeridis, MD is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon. He specializes in shoulder surgery and sports medicine. He has a particular expertise in complex shoulder surgery including anatomic and reverse shoulder replacements. A native of Read More

ROSANNE WESTCOTT, RN, BSN, MA

Field Case Manager, VRS Disability Management

Rosanne Westcott is a registered nurse with over 35 years of experience in a variety of fields from trauma, cardiac, geriatrics, workmen’s compensation, insurance to name a few. I am currently working for VRS disability Managment covering all New England region Read More

MARK YAKAVONIS, MD, MMS, FAAOS

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Boston Medical Center

Mark Yakavonis, MD, MMS, FAAOS, is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in foot and ankle conditions. His expertise includes sports injuries, fractures, syndesmotic injuries, cartilage injuries, Achilles tendon injuries and tendonitis, Read More

ANISSA ZABRISKIE, SHRM-CP

Global HR Partner - DuPont

Anissa Zabriskie, MBA, SHRM-CP is a global Human Resource professional with over 20 years of human resources and organizational development experience. Anissa’s expertise includes talent management, organizational Read More