CHP 2025 Faculty Awards

Congratulations to the College of Health Professions 2025 Faculty and Staff Awards Recipients!

Outstanding Educator Award
Patrick Knott, PhD, PA-C
Department of Physician Assistant

Outstanding Faculty Teacher Award
Catherine M. Gierman-Riblon, DSc, RN
Department of Interprofessional Healthcare Studies

Outstanding Faculty Colleague Award
Steven Weiand, PhD
Department of Pre-Professional Health Sciences

Outstanding Staff Member Award
Tammy Welbon
Department of Pre-Professional Health Sciences

Outstanding Advisor Award
Kavork Hagopian, PT, DPT, MBA, FAAOMPT
Department of Physical Therapy

Scholarship Award for Clinical and Basic Science Research
Nancy C. Jao, PhD
Department of Psychology

Excellence in Service Award
Jeffrey Damaschke, PT, DPT, PhD
Department of Lifestyle Medicine
Department of Physical Therapy

Outstanding Interprofessional Advocate Award
Sarah Haag, PT, DPT, MS
Department of Interprofessional Healthcare Studies
Department of Physical Therapy

Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award
Brian A. Feinstein, PhD
Department of Psychology

Outstanding Clinical Preceptor/Instructor
Laura Wool, PsyD
Loyola University Medical Center
Department of Psychology