Program Director: Claudia B. Fenderson, PT, EdD, PCS

• Ed.D., Child and Youth Studies; Concentration: Management of Programs – Nova University
• M.S., Physical Therapy; Specialization: Developmental Disabilities – Long Island University
• B.S., Physical Therapy – Columbia University, College of Physician and Surgeons
• Pediatric Clinical Specialist Diplomat, ABPTS

Director of Clinical Education: Julie Fineman, PT, EdM

• Ed.M., Motor Learning – Teachers College, Columbia University
• M.A., Motor Learning – Teachers College, Columbia University
• B.S., Physical Therapy – University of Delaware

Clinical Assistant Professor: Yvonne Egitto, PT, DPT

• D.P.T. – Utica College
• B.S., Physical Therapy – Stony Brook University
• B.S., Biochemistry – Binghamton University

Clinical Associate Professor: Carl W. Embola, PhD, MBA, MPA

• Ph.D., Pathology – New York Medical College
• M.B.A., Management – Mercy College
• M.P.A., Health Services Management – Mercy College
• M.S., Environmental Health – New York Medical College

Assistant Professor: Christina L. Fojas, PhD

• Ph.D., Anthropology – University of Tennessee
• M.S., Anthropology – Mercyhurst University
• B.A., Anthropology – New York University

Clinical Assistant Professor, Kristin Mende, PT, DPT 

• D.P.T. – Drexel University
• B.S., Biology, Villanova University
• B.A., Psychology, Villanova University. 

• Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Clinical Assistant Professor: Brian Pecchia, PT, DPT

• D.P.T. - Sacred Heart University
• B.S., Athletic Training – Marist College
• Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
• Certified Athletic Trainer, NATA

Clinical Associate Professor: James G. Rauh, PT, DSc, SCS, ATC

• DSc., Orthopedic Physical Therapy – Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
• M.A., Athletic Training – Indiana State University
• Cert. of Physical Therapy – Hunter College
• B.S., Physical Education and Athletic Training – Springfield College
• Sports Clinical Specialist, ABPTS
• Certified Athletic Trainer, NATA

Clinical Assistant Professor: Francine M. Sage-King, PT, DPT, ATC

• D.P.T. – Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons
• B.S., Kinesiology – Michigan State University
• Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy
• Certified Athletic Trainer, NATA

Business Manager: Chiffawn White, BS

• B.S., Health Care Administration – Kaplan University

Clinical Administrative Assistant: Tina Cornell, BS

• B.S., Business Administration, Marketing – Suffolk University

Program Contact Information:

Address: 3399 North Road, Science and Allied Health Building #231, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Email: DPT.Program@marist.edu
Phone: 845-575-5867
Fax: 845-575 -5874