2026 Faculty

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

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

Michael Amster is the President of M.B. Amster & 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

GREG BELLOLI

Capital Equipment Manager, ConMed

Greg is a capital equipment specialist with over 30 years experience.

CYNTHIA BOURBEAU, RN,CRRN,CCM, CNLCP®, CHLCP™

President & Owner, Medical and Life Care Consulting Services, Inc.

Cynthia Bourbeau is President and Founder of Medical 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 Read More

AMANDA CALIFANO (WHITTAKER)

Founder, Elevated By Amanda; Certified Yoga Teacher, Fitness, Nutrition & Confidence Coach

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

MARK COLEMAN, OTR/L

Occupational Therapist & Owner, Workability

Mark Coleman, ORT/L is an occupational therapist and the owner of Workability. Mark started in healthcare in 1990 working as a massage therapist. Read More

JOSEPH CZARNECKI, MD, FAANA, FAAOS

Director, Cartilage Care Center; Senior Managing Partner, 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, I was a nurse case manager and interim director of case Read More

DAVID DENT, DO, MPH

Director, Center for Pain Management, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital

Dr. David Dent is currently the Director of the Center for Pain Management at Read More

ANDREW DESTEFANO, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT

Owner, Blue Hills Physical Therapy

Andrew earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Ithaca College in 2012, Read More

DAVID V. DIAMOND, MD, CSS, FACOEM

President, NECOEM

Dr. David V. Diamond is a board certified internal medicine and occupational medicine physician. Read More

KATHLEEN DOYLE

Senior Vice President of Carrier & Captive, Gallagher Bassett

Kathy has over 30 years of experience in the insurance industry with extensive worker’s 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 Read More

Group, P.C. with offices located in 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).

SADIE ELISSEOU, MD

Primary Care Physician, VA Boston Healthcare System; Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Chair, National VA Trauma-Informed Care Collaborative; Founding CEO, Trauma-Informed Practices, LLC

Sadie Elisseou, MD is a VA physician, Harvard educator, and leading subject Read More

Roberto Feliz, MD

Medical Director, Boston Pain Center, Board Certified Anesthesiologist/Pain Management/Interventional Pain Management. The Feliz Center for Neuralgia/CRPS Management

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 strategy. He promotes innovation and 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 in 1993 and Northeastern University Read More

JANICE E. GELLIS, MD

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

Dr. Gellis is an Anesthesiologist and Chronic Pain Read More

LESLIE GIROUX

Claims Team Lead, USI/FutureComp

Leslie Giroux is a Claim Team Leader at USI/FutureComp with over 25 years of workers compensation claims handling experience in the self-insured 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 more than 27 years. She was formerly a Read More

JULIANNA HARDY, AIC

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 15 years. She has handled workers’ compensation claims across the New England Read More

RENA HARRINGTON

President & Family Member USMWF

Ms. Rena Harrington became a strong workplace safety advocate after the loss of her son, Justin Harrington in January 2018, due to a construction incident. Rena started volunteering for USMWF in 2020. She has Read More

SHELLEY HARVEY, ESQ

Attorney At Law, Tentindo Kendall Canniff & Keefe LLP

Shelley Harvey is a partner at Tentindo Kendall Canniff & Keefe. Prior to joining TKCK, Attorney Harvey worked for a Read More

KAYLIE HAYES

VR Representative, ConMed Orthopedics

Kaylie Hayes is a VR representative for ConMed Orthopedics.

KURT HOFMANN, MD

Chief of Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery & Fellowship Director, New England Baptist Hospital

Dr. Hofmann is a Board-certified orthopedic surgeon, with a refined focus on foot 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 at Tufts University before completing his medical degree at the Tufts University School of Medicine. He trained at the Medical University of South Carolina where he Read More

ANDREW JAWA, MD

Chief of Arthroplasty, New England Baptist Hospital. Boston Bone and Joint Institute

Dr. Jawa is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in total shoulder replacement. He practices at the New England Baptist Hospital and a regional outpatient surgery center, where he is widely recognized for his expertise and innovation in shoulder Read More

W. SHANE JOURNEAY, PhD, MD, MPH, FRCPC, FACOEM

JD Irving Endowed Chair in Occupational Medicine at Dalhousie Medicine New Brunswick; Medical Lead for Physical Injuries and Rehabilitation at WSIB of Ontario; Physician - PM&R & Occupational Medicine

Dr. Shane Journeay, PhD, MD, MPH, FRCPC, FACOEM is Read More

SAMEER O. KAPASI, MD

Interventional Physiatrist, Agility Orthopedics. Clinical Assistant Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine

Sameer O. Kapasi M.D. is a physiatrist at Agility Orthopedics in Stoneham and Malden, Massachusetts. His medical career started at Tufts Medical Center Read More

HERVEY L. KIMBALL, MD MS

Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon, Chief Hand Surgery New England Baptist Hospital, Assistant Clinical Professor Orthopedics Tuft’s Medical Center, Boston Bone & Joint Institute

Dr. Kimball is a Board-certified orthopedic surgeon Read More

JACOB KIRSCH, MD

Shoulder Specialist, Boston Bone & Joint Institute

Dr. Kirsch is a Board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in treating all shoulder conditions through both arthroscopic (minimally invasive) and open techniques. His expertise includes shoulder replacement, rotator cuff surgery, and shoulder instability. Read More

DEBORAH G. KOHL, ESQ.

Partner, Law Offices of Deborah G Kohl

Deborah G. Kohl is the founder of the Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl. Her illustrious career has spanned more than four decades where she has received countless accolades for her aggressive and arduous defense of injured workers. Read More

BRIANNA LAMBERT, PT, DPT

Business Development Specialist, Rehab Without Walls

Bri earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Northeastern University in 2010. Throughout her career, she has served patients across New Hampshire and Massachusetts in acute and sub acute rehabilitation, home health care, Read More

KIRSTIN LANE, PT, DPT, CDN, CEAS

Regional Manager of WorkStrategies, Select Medical

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

ANN MARIE LATELLA, MS, CRC

Vocational Consultant, Occupational Resource Network

Ann Marie is a nationally Certified Rehabilitation Counselor who has been providing vocational rehabilitation services to adults with disabilities Read More

XINNING LI, MD, FAOA, FAAOS

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Boston Medical Center

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

NICOLE LOVETT, RN, IMF

AVP Clinical Operations, Windham

Nicole Lovett has been in the healthcare field working in a variety of roles including inpatient and outpatient care for the past 20 years. For the last 11 years, Nicole has worked at Windham starting as a Nurse Case Manager and Read More

PAUL LYDEARD, PT, DPT

Clinic Director, Pappas OPT

Paul Lydeard, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist in private practice outpatient orthopedics with a special interest in the injured worker population. He earned his Master’s degree in Physical Therapy in 2005 and completed Read More

TONY MACIAG, BFA

Manager, Center for Mindfulness, UMass Memorial Health

Tony Maciag is the Manager of the Center for Mindfulness at UMass Memorial Health, where he oversees the development and delivery of evidence-based mindfulness programs for healthcare professionals, patients, and the wider 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 Read More

CHRISTINE MARTIN, MS, OTR/L

Regional Director of Operations, Northeast, Rehab Without Walls

Christine Martin is a dynamic and visionary leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in neurorehabilitation and healthcare operations. Currently serving as Read More

ASHLEY MASTRANGELO, DPM

Division Chief of Podiatry, Northeast Hospital Corporation

Dr. Ashley Mastrangelo earned her Bachelor of Arts at Wesleyan University and Master of Science at Northeastern University. While earning her Masters, she co-authored numerous Read More

MICHAEL MATTEIS, PT, DPT

Clinical Director Outpatient Physical Therapist, Dan Wyand PT and Associates

Michael received his Physical Therapy degree from University of Vermont in 2000 and then went on to attain his Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine in 2012. Read More

MELANIE MATTHEWS, FNP-BC, COHN-S

Family Nurse Practitioner, Certified Occupational Health Nurse- Specialist Occupational Health Services, Boston Children’s Hospital

Melanie Matthews, MSN, FNP-BC, COHN-S, is a Family Nurse Practitioner and Certified Occupational Health Nurse–Specialist with Read More

KAREN MATTIE, DPT, PT, MS

Senior Director Clinical Operations, Rehabilitation Services, Boston Medical Center

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

Medical Director Mass General Brigham Sports Medicine Dr Arthur Boland Endowed Chair for Sports Medicine Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Massachusetts General Brigham Director of the MGB Enable Education and Research Facility Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Associate Professor for Harvard Medical School

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.

BRITTANY McKENNA, MS, CRC, CVE

Vocational Counselor, Co-Owner, Tandem Workforce Collaborative

Brit McKenna is a certified vocational counselor (CRC) and evaluator (CVE) and co-owner of Tandem Workforce Collaborative in Vermont. With nearly 15 years of experience in private vocational rehabilitation and a background in public VR in Vermont and Minnesota, Brit is passionate about Read More

GABRIEL MERLIN, MD

Hand Surgeon, Coastal Orthopedic Associates

Dr. Gabriel E. Merlin is a board certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of Hand and Upper Extremity disorders and injuries, including conditions of the hand, shoulder, and elbow. His clinical and surgical expertise includes: wrist arthroscopy, endoscopic carpal 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 Read More

MICHELLE MILLIGAN

Senior Claims Administrator, Tufts Medicine

Michelle Milligan is a Senior Claims Administrator for the Tufts Medicine self insured Workers Compensation program, a role she has had since 2017. Michelle has been in the insurance field as adjuster, consultant, supervisor and manager for over 40 years.

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

DONALD R. MURPHY, DC, FRCC

Director of Clinical Pathways, Spine Care Partners

Donald R. Murphy, DC, FRCC is a chiropractor by background and a Primary Spine Practitioner by practice. He currently serves as Director of Read More

STEFAN C. MUZIN, MD

Senior Medical Director, ForHealth Consulting/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

Work Health Coach, Dartmouth Health

Tucker O’Day is the Lead Work Health Coach with Work Health CoLab and has more than 20 years of experience in occupational health and safety. Read More

NATHAN OLSZEWSKI, MD

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon, Boston Medical Center

Dr. Nathan Olszewski is an orthopedic surgeon at Boston Medical Center and an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery Read More

JUDSON PIERCE, ESQ.

Partner, 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 Department of Industrial Accidents. Read More

JASON PITTMAN, MD, PhD, FAAOS

Division Chief of Orthopedic Spine Surgery, Fellowship Director of Orthopedic Spine Fellowship and Ambulatory Medical Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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

MICHAEL REINHORN, MD, MBA, FACS

Hernia Surgeon, Boston Hernia

Michael Reinhorn, MD, MBA, FACS is a pioneer hernia surgeon and business owner. Dr. Reinhorn built his practice, Boston Hernia, on the values of patient-centered care, innovation, and teamwork. He leads in patient volume for preperitoneal inguinal Read More

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

Workers Compensation Case Manager

Catherine is the Sole Proprietor of Reno Associates, providing Medical Case Management/Medical Bill Auditing Services. Currently contracted with ORN for Nurse Case Management with the City of Boston. Catherine is an experienced Read More

AL RIELLY, MD

Medical Director, Premise Health

Dr. Al Rielly completed residencies in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, General Preventive Medicine and Public Health, and Internal Medicine. Read More

KAYLA ROCHE, PT, DPT

ATI Physical Therapy

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

JAMES ROSENBLUM, LMT

Licensed Massage Therapist, SELF

James Rosenblum, LMT is a Licensed Massage Therapist. He has been a myofascial release and deep tissue specializing massage therapist for over Read More

Kenji Saito, MD, JD, FACOEM

President, MedLaw LLC

Dr. Saito is board certified in preventive medicine with specialty training in occupational and environmental medicine. Following graduation from the University of Pennsylvania, he went on to Read More

Buzz Schneider, Esq.

Principal, Law Offices of Martin B. Schneider

Buzz Schneider, Esq. is a graduate of the University of Maine and New England School of Law. He has represented numerous employers, insurers and self-insurers before the Massachusetts Department of Read More

NEIL V. SHAH, MD, MS

Orthopaedic Surgeon, BronxCare Health asyatem

Dr. Neil V. Shah is an orthopaedic spine surgeon at the BronxCare Health System in the Bronx, NY. He completed his orthopaedic spine surgery fellowship at Boston Medical Center under the Read More

ELLIE SPRIET, OTD, OTR/L

Program Manager, LoveYourBrain Foundation

Ellie is an Occupational Therapist (OTD, OTR/L) and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with extensive experience working in rehabilitation and Read More

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 Cornell University Medical College, he completed his residency at Read More

JINSIL SUNG, MD, FAAOS

Hand & 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

MATTHEW SUSSMAN, ESQ

Attorney, Law Offices of Martin B. Schneider

Matt Sussman is an attorney at the Law Offices of Martin B. Schneider where he specializes in Workers’ Compensation claims. He primarily focuses on representing 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, primary care, and long term care. Dr. Taschner managed Occupational Read More

VINCENT M. TENTINDO, ESQ

Managing Partner, Tentindo Kendall Canniff & Keefe

Vincent Tentindo is the managing partner of Tentindo, Kendall, Canniff & Keefe, LLP, the largest workers’ compensation defense firm in New England. Read More

GEORGE H. THEODORE, MD, FAAOS

Orthopedic surgeon, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School; Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Consultant to the New England Patriots, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Harvard University and Boston Ballet

Dr. Theodore is a graduate of both Read More

EDUARD VAYNBERG, MD

Director of Chronic Pain Management, Boston Medical Center

Dr Eduard Vaynberg joined BMC as an attending physician in pain management and anesthesiology in 2005 and became a director of pain management at Boston Medical Center in 2010 developing a busy 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 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. She is currently working for VRS disability Managment covering all New England region Read More