Dean’s Advocacy Board
College of Health Professions and Sciences
The Dean’s Advocacy Board in the College of Health Professions and Sciences is designed to aid the college’s mission and vision through supporting strategic initiatives, leading advocacy initiatives, and cultivating new partnerships that enhance research, teaching and community service.
The Board is comprised of industry and community leaders, academicians and alumni who serve three-year terms.
Manish Hirapara ’98
Board Chair
CEO
Peak Activity
Matt Burkhalter ’08 ’11 DPT
Associate Chief Operating Officer
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Jessica Lerner MHA
President and CEO
Community Care Plan Sunrise
Victor DeRienzo
COO
Brooks Rehabilitation
Mason Moore ’97
Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Marketing
Paradise Advertising & Marketing, Inc.
Joe Myszkowski ’11 ’13 MS
Assistant Administrator
HCA Florida Osceola Hospital
Teresa Pedroza
Volunteer and UCF Parent
Project Right to Sight Director – Florida Lions District 35-0
Regina Natera '09 PT '15 DPT, OCS, CLT
Senior Clinic Manager
CORA Physical Therapy
Ali Polejes
Owner
ASAP Ventures LLC
Rob Nemes ’89
Head of Corporate Accounts
EMO Serono, Inc.
Rob Truckenmiller ’00
CEO
Valeris
