Monica Roe, Physical Therapy CEU writer

EDUCATION

• MPH (anticipated), University of Alaska Anchorage
• MFA in Writing, Vermont College of Fine Arts
• DPT in Physical Therapy, Clarkson University
• MPT in Physical Therapy, Clarkson University
• BS (magna cum laude) in Biology, St. Lawrence University

PUBLICATIONS

• Roe, Monica. Air. New York, NY: Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers, 2022. Print.
• Magnusson, D., Roe, M., & Hartman, J. (2016). Community perspectives: evaluation of a community-based rehabilitation program in Southern Belize one year post-implementation. Disability and rehabilitation, 1-8.
• Roe M, Magnusson D, Baxter L & J Hartman (2014). Community-based rehabilitation in Southern Belize. HPA
  • 14(3), 25-28.
• Roe, Monica M. Thaw. Asheville, NC: Front Street, 2008. Print.

PROFESSIONAL MANUALS

• Argo E, Mench S & M Roe. "How to Get into Physical Therapy School." Student Doctor Network. 2018. https://www.studentdoctor.net/get-into-physical-therapy-school/
• Dobson C, Ferri B, Giruzzi B, Lloyd-Randolfi & M Roe. “How to Get into Occupational Therapy School.” Student Doctor Network. 2018. https://www.studentdoctor.net/get-into-occupational-therapy-school/

PRESENTATIONS

• “Cultural Sensitivity and Humility When Practicing in Alaska Native Communities.” Monica Roe, DPT, MFA.
  Presented as part of training for interdisciplinary clinicians prior to engaging in rural/remote site outreach to various community-based schools throughout rural Alaska.
  Presented at SERRC—Alaska’s Regional Resource Center, Juneau, AK. 2015.
• “Disability and Inclusion in the Primary School Classroom.” Monica Roe, DPT, MFA, John Kelly, MSPT.
  Presented at University of Belize, Punta Gorda, Belize, CA., at request of Belizean Ministry of Education representative. 2015.
• "Evaluation of a Community-Based Rehabilitation Program in Toledo District, Belize." Dawn Magnusson, MPT, Jeff Hartman, DPT, MPH, and Monica Roe, DPT.
  Presented at UW-Madison Annual Global Health Symposium. 2013.
• “Bringing Disability Awareness to Toledo District Schools: A Developing Partnership.” Francisco Cal, M.Ed., Monica Roe,DPT.
  Presented jointly with Belizean Ministry of Education district representative at district-wide annual training for village-based primary school teachers in Toledo, Belize, CA. July 2012.
• “Community-Based Rehabilitation in Developing Countries.” Monica Roe, DPT.
  Presented monthly to incoming interdisciplinary student rotation groups (DPT, MD, PA, PharmD, and MPH) as part of global health rotation curriculum. Hillside Health Clinic, Toledo, Belize, CA. September 2011-August 2012.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS (current and past)

• DEVELOPMENT TEAM MEMBER, Developing Physio
  • Volunteer with an international group of physiotherapists/rehabilitation professionals working to design and develop physical rehabilitation teaching modules and educational supports to help empower low-resourced communities throughout the world to treat patients themselves.
• LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBER, Rural Feminist
  • Participate in organizational leadership team which seeks to highlight and address the unique challenges faced by rural women, as well as to provide resources and messaging to help build bridges between intersectional rural feminists from disparate backgrounds and/or belief systems.
• REHABILITATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER, Community-Based Rehabilitation Program, Hillside Health Care, Intl.
  • Participate in advisory council to oversee continued responsible, collaborative, and sustainable development/execution of community-based rehabilitation program and disability awareness outreach in rural Belize.