About us
Who we are
The Johns Hopkins Team
Nicole Schechter, PsyD
Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Stephen Wegener, PhD, ABPP (RP)
Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Director, Division of Rehabilitation Psychology and Neuropsychology
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
Tricia Kirkhart
Program Coordinator, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
The Craig Hospital Team
Lester Butt, PhD, ABPP (RP)
Senior Psychologist, Psychology Department
Craig Hospital
Denver, CO
Connie Jacocks, PhD, ABPP (CN)
Neuropsychologist, Psychology Department
Craig Hospital
Englewood, CO
Kayla Lawson
Video Production and Story Teller
Craig Hospital
Englewood, CO
The REC is a collaboration between Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine’s Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Craig Rehabilitation Hospital.
The mission of The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is to educate health professionals and researchers using the highest professional standards; to prepare clinicians to practice the highest standard patient-centered medicine; and to identify and answer fundamental questions in the mechanisms, prevention and treatment of health conditions.
Craig Hospital advocates for and provides exceptional patient and family centered care for those affected by spinal cord and brain injury. Together we bravely strive for optimal health, independence, and life quality.
Acknowledgements and Partners
Thanks to William Miller, PhD and Steve Rollnick, PhD who created a MI culture of generosity and sharing that has been carried on by Charles Bombardier, PhD and others in the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. This has led to widespread distribution of educational materials which inspired and have been included or adapted in the REC materials.
Thanks to our colleagues and patient partners who provide expertise and talent in developing REC videos and resources:
- Lee Castelo
- Ruth Grenoble
- Amanda Harness
- Erik Hjeltnes
- Mark Johansen
- Justin Pines
- Ellie Shepard
- Wesley Thornton
- Erin Vollenweider
- Laura Wehrli
Design and Development Team
Bot and Rose Design
Michael Gubitosa, Director and Design Strategist
Micah Geisel, Chief Engineer
Portland, OR
Funding
Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Mission: Craig H. Neilsen Foundation’s funding is dedicated to supporting both programs and scientific research to improve the quality of life for those affected by and living with spinal cord injury.
This project was funded under The Creating Opportunity & Independence (CO&I) portfolio. CO& I supports organizations that provide services and develop innovative projects. The goal of this portfolio is to enhance the quality of life for individuals and their families living with spinal cord injury. Areas of focus include: assistive technology, education, employment, independent living, rehabilitation, and arts, sports and recreation