Program Director, 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, BOC

Assistant Program Director, Kristin Mende, PT, DPT, OCS, EdD

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

• Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy

Director of Clinical Education, Clinical Associate Professor: Julie Fineman, PT, EdD, 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 Associate Professor: Yvonne Egitto, PT, DPT

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

Associate Professor: Christina L. Fojas, PhD

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

Clinical Associate Professor: Holly Korzendorfer, PT, PhD, CWS®, FACCWS

• Ph.D., Physical Therapy - Nova Southeastern University
• M.P.T., Physical Therapy - Chapman University
• B.A., Leisure Studies/Recreation Therapy - Iowa State University
• Certified Wound Specialist®, ABWM
• Fellow of the College of Clinical Wound Specialists

Clinical Associate Professor: Brian Pecchia, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC

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

Clinical Associate Professor: Heather Roberts, PT, DPT

• DPT, SUNY Upstate Medical University
• Advanced Masters Orthopedic PT, Touro College
• PT, Russel Sage College
• B.S. Biology, Fordham University

Clinical Associate Professor: Francine M. Sage-King, PT, DPT, PhD

• Ph.D., Seton Hall University
• 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, BOC

Business Manager: Tiffany Pastor, BS

• B.S., Business Administration – Appalachian State 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