BIO

Dennis Knoff is a graduate of the University of Michigan with an MBA, and BS in Physical Therapy. He has been a physical therapist for over 30 years and an executive in rehabilitation leadership for over 20. He taught management to masters and … [Read more...] about Dennis Knoff

In August of 2011, Sam suffered a spinal cord injury that resulted from an accident while he was on vacation in Italy.  Initially, Sam was paralyzed from the waist down. His recovery from such a catastrophic injury would be a long one. Thankfully, … [Read more...] about Sam Porritt

Ellen R. Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, ACEEAA, CHC, RAC-CT has worked in various roles & settings as both clinician, manager/director and policy expert. Ellen is an expert at helping customers understand the CMS prospective payment systems in the skilled … [Read more...] about Ellen R. Strunk, PT, MS, GCS, ACEEAA, CHC, RAC-CT

Toby S. Edelman has been representing older people in long-term care facilities since 1977. As a Senior Policy Attorney with the Center for Medicare Advocacy since January 2000, Ms. Edelman provides training, research, policy analysis, consultation, … [Read more...] about Toby S. Edelman

Alice Bers represents older adults and people with disabilities in federal litigation aimed at making systemic improvements to Medicare. She has litigated numerous class actions challenging policies that improperly deny Medicare coverage or that … [Read more...] about Alice Bers

Kathleen Holt joined The Center for Medicare Advocacy in 2014 as Associate Director.  Ms. Holt began her career with CIGNA Insurance Company, developing insurance claim process improvement strategies. After obtaining her M.B.A. in Healthcare … [Read more...] about Kathleen Holt

As the Chief Program and Policy Officer of the Christopher & Dana reeve Foundation, Regina Blye oversees operations of the National Paralysis Resource Center by developing and delivering programs that provide the critical services and resources … [Read more...] about Regina Blye

Sophia Colley is a CNA at a nursing home in Titusville, Florida.  She was born in Jamaica and started working in healthcare soon after arriving in the United States in 1989.  She is an active MPO, delegate and spokesperson for 1199SEIU Florida. She … [Read more...] about Sophia Colley

John Marmarou, DPT, MSCS, Founder and Executive Director of 810 MS Specialty Center, received his Masters of Science in Physical Therapy (2004) and Doctorate in Physical Therapy (2010) from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. Prior to … [Read more...] about John Marmarou