Assistant Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy Co-Director of Clinical Education Faculty member since 2007 la110@columbia.edu
	Education
	EdD Movement Science (Motor Learning and Control), Teacher’s College/Columbia University EdM Movement Science (Motor Learning and Control), Teacher’s College/Columbia University MS Physical Therapy, College of Physicians and Surgeons/Columbia University BA Psychology, Columbia College/Columbia University
Professional Expertise
Geriatric Rehabilitation Postural Control Credentialed Clinical Instructor Community advocate for educational & recreation opportunities for children with disabilities.
Research Interests
Postural Control Fall risk assessment and prevention Wellness programming for seniors Motor Learning and control in dancers Motor learning and control in children with learning disabilities & 5P-syndrome Dual-task coordination Health disparities
Teaching Responsibilities
Kinesiology and Biomechanics II Clinical Geriatrics Capstone Project advisement Coordination of the Clinical Education Program with Dr. Randy Kolodny - Clinical Seminars - Mentorship - Clinical Education I and II - Internship
Honors and Awards
National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging F31 Predoctoral Fellowship Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Gates Millennium Scholar Columbia Program in Physical Therapy, Faculty Award for Clinical Excellence